Vincenzo Bugno to Get Arab Cinema Gamechanger Award
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- Vincenzo Bugno led the Berlinale World Cinema Fund for 21 years, stepping down at the end of 2025.
- Arab Cinema Center will honor Bugno with its inaugural Arab Cinema Gamechanger Award at the 10th Critics’ Awards for Arab Films in Cannes on May 16.
- World Cinema Fund under Bugno backed Arab titles such as Coming Forth By Day, Four Daughters, Souad, Talking About Trees and Aisha Can’t Fly Away.
- ACC praised Bugno’s anti‑Eurocentric curatorial philosophy, noting his belief “the more local, the more international.”
- Bugno continues to shape emerging talent as a curator for TorinoFilmLab’s Feature Lab and through festival work in Bolzano/Bozen.
Why it matters: Arab filmmakers gain a high‑profile champion and increased access to funding and international exposure; the award highlights the impact of inclusive curatorial practices, encouraging festivals and funders to prioritize local stories.
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