“The 6th edition will take place between 13 to 21 October 2022, the 7th from 12 to 20 October 2023, and the 8th from 17 to 25 October 2024,” stated the festival’s board this weekend.

“As we look forward to our 6th edition, we aspire to achieve the best results that are only acquired through our accumulated experiences from previous years,” stated GFF Director Intishal Al-Timimi.

The fifth edition of the GFF featured 76 films of various genres that were not viewed anywhere in MENA beforehand; including 10 films that had their world and international premieres.