SEMAT provides different types of support:

1. Producing films on two levels:
- Executing scripts selected by the reading committee.
- Through workshops, certain projects are chosen for production.

2. Partial support for production by:
- Providing the required equipment for shooting and editing
- Registering the required licenses.
- Executing prints or posters for films.

3. Supporting distribution.

4. Provide places for showing the films.

• The reading committee decides the appropriate type of support for each specific project.
• In case of offering more than one type of support, the expenditure of the project would not exceed the agreed specific expenses of the production.

Criteria of selection:
The committee periodically reads the different scripts submitted to SEMAT. After discussing the scripts, the selection will be based on the following criteria:

1- The uniqueness of the theme.
2- The quality of the script (the presentation of the main idea through the script, the handling of the pace and rhythm, the visual impact carried throughout the script)
3- The actual participation for a group of professional young filmmakers from Egypt and other Arab countries.
4- Seriousness and coherence of the budget.

In case of partial support, in addition to previous clauses:

1- The ability of implementing the Financial Plan.
2- The actuality of the agreements that support the production.
3- Efforts in broadcasting and distribution.
4- A fixed date for running the film.

• SEMAT will be receiving submitting projects starting from:
1st of January up to 1st of March
And once again from:
1st of May up to 1st of July

• The committee will annouce their decisions twice per year at:
15th of April and at 15th of August

• This committee will read the presented scripts to select the suitable according to its criteria.

• SEMAT will produce the selected works completely or partially according to the full and partial support clauses.

What are the projects that you could submit?

- Scripts for Documentary (short / long).
- Scripts for short Narrative / Experimental.

Who could apply?

- Young Egyptian filmmakers, who work professionally in the contemporary audiovisual field.
- Professionals at the beginning of their career.
- Preferably filmmakers who have not previously received SEMAT’s support for production.
- Filmmakers who explore innovative themes and cinematic language.
(Even if they were undergraduates or amateurs)

The required documents to submit:

1- To fill the application (attached).
2- Project Portfolio, including: Synopsis (max 3 pages), Theme and Objectives, Style of the film and Treatment, and Target Audience (if applicable).
3- The Script.
4- Director's show-real, or shot list / storyboard for the film.
5- Resume of the director.
6- Budget, as well as a financing plan which includes other sources of proposed or assured financing.
7- Copy of the co-production agreement (in case of co-production).
8- Production timeline.
9- Broadcasting and releasing plan (in case of co-production or partial support with all its forms).
10- Right of Diffusion.
11- The cast and crew.

The applications must be submitted to SEMAT for Production & Distribution via E-Mail or Registered Mail:

Address: 8 El-Mosikar Aly Ismail, Dokki, Cairo, EGYPT

Telephone & Fax: ++ 20237614905

Mobile: ++ 212 7837453

Emails: projects@sematcairo.com

Family name:

First name:

Complete address:

Telephone:

Fax:

E-mail:

Date and place of birth:

Mother language:

Other language spoken and written:

Present occupation:

Studies or training in cinema:

Films experience:
(Title, year of completion, length of productions, include membership in any independent film or video organizations)

Are you a member of a video or film association or group and if so, which one (s):