# El Gouna Artistic Director Andrew Mohsen Puts Discovery First for Overlooked Films

Andrew Mohsen, artistic director of Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival, says his programming approach prioritizes discovery. He wants to draw attention to overlooked films and filmmakers. The comments highlight the festival’s role in spotlighting lesser-known cinema.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/el-gouna-andrew-mohsen-discovery-arab-cinema-cinegouna-1236913914/) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:34:05 +0000