The Egyptian Film Board has produced the following films: Guy Ritchie’s The Fountain of Youth, which was filmed at the Giza Pyramids, Neil Berger’s spy thriller Inheritance, which was filmed in Cairo, Jon M. Chu’s Wicked: For Good, and Mr. Beast’s online video I Spent 100 Hours Inside the Pyramids. ”
Line production for these projects in Egypt was handled by ASAP Productions, Hama Film Productions, Misr International Films, and Filmedia LLC, respectively.
A$AP Productions also provided services for part of the first season of Paramount’s series “The Agency,” which was shot in Cairo in 2024, and the company’s executive producer Amin el-Masr said it is actively looking for new work.
Film Media previously worked on Wicked: For Good, which was filmed in Egypt’s White Desert National Park over four days, and in 2020 line-produced part of the prologue for Colin Trevorrow’s Jurassic World: Dominion, directed by VFX Supervisor Pablo Hellman.
“We are extremely grateful for Universal’s continued trust and support,” said Ahmed Kaldas, co-founder and CEO of Film Media, adding that the company is currently in discussions on several international projects.
EFC secured special access to the Pyramids of Giza for Mr. Beast’s 21-minute internet show. The show had 43 million views in the first 24 hours and more than 200 million views on YouTube.
Since its launch in 2019, EFC has supported over 90 international productions. “This momentum reflects the country’s unparalleled historical landscape, diverse urban context and highly capable production services,” said EFC Managing Director Ahmed Badawi.
“A growing number of U.S. production companies, as well as major studios and independent producers from Italy, India, China, Kuwait, and other parts of Europe, Asia, and the Gulf, have expressed strong interest in filming here. This reflects Egypt’s unique combination of cinematic landscapes, world-famous heritage, experienced local staff, and competitive facilitating environment.”
The EFC’s actions run counter to a broader government strategy to raise international awareness of Egypt’s cultural assets, including recent efforts such as the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, a $1 billion megaproject.
EFC is a subsidiary of Egypt Media Production City, which was founded 25 years ago and covers an area of 2 million square meters (12.5 million square feet). With a sound studio and vast backlot, it is considered the largest media and production company in the Middle East.
EMPC offers a 30% cashback scheme on eligible on-site spend on facilities and services. Badawi said the EFC is currently in active discussions with relevant government authorities to introduce new broad-based production incentives for domestic off-site and location-based spending.
EFC has established itself as a one-stop shop for filming in Egypt, including facilitating filming permits and liaising with local line producers.
Other recent international shoots include Treasure Hunters: The Trail of King Khufu directed by Barbara Schulz, a part in the climate change documentary The Grandswell, starring Willem de Schreiber, and part in the Belgian eight-episode crime series The Big Fuckup directed by Wim Guidens.
To strengthen cooperation with Asian and African film markets, EFC recently signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s Ory Group and the African Film Finance Forum, with the goal of strengthening Egypt’s position as a central hub for regional co-production. EFC also met with India’s Joint Information Minister and United Media Services in March 2025 to discuss ways to strengthen Egyptian and Indian media and film cooperation.
Recent Asian productions include the Korean TV show “Hit and Miss Tour 3” and the Chinese film “Welcome to Dragon Restaurant,” directed by Wen Mue (“Dying to Survive”).
As part of its campaign to attract foreign films, EFC partnered with Cairo International Airport for this year’s Cannes. Presented the unified Egyptian Pavilion at the Film Festival and El Gouna Film Festival, which won the Best Pavilion Design Award.
