"Heliopolis" is a low budget Egyptian independent Film production that is undertaken in 2009. Participants, behind and in front of the camera, are volunteering their time and effort to make this film. And co-produce it. "Heliopolis" is the first film by the writer/director Ahmad Abdalla whose previous experience in filmmaking was in the field of film editing.
"Heliopolis" is Film House's second production. In 2006-2007 Film House produced Ein Shams, a film by Ibrahim El Batout under similar circumstances. Recently Ein Shams was transformed from digital format to 35 mm cinema in association with the Marrakech International Film Festival and had its commercial release in egypt in 2009.
"Heliopolis" is officially selected for many international film festivals such as: Toronto International film Festival 2009, Vancouver international Film Festival 2009. Thessaloniki International Film Festival 2009.Middle East Intl Film Festival 2009, Marrakech Intl Film Festival 2009.
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