As Egypt decides to ease restrictions in the fight against the coronavirus, the country's international film festivals — which are scheduled for the coming months — continue preparing for their 2020 editions.

During the first half of the year, the global film industry was severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic leading many film production companies to delay new releases. Large international film festivals were canceled, like the Cannes Film Festival, or postponed, like the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes.

However, filmmakers and film critics still hope theaters will welcome filmgoers for festivals in the second part of 2020; the film festivals in Venice and San Sebastian are set to go ahead as planned, while the Toronto International Film Festival has announced plans for a smaller 2020 edition with virtual red carpet premieres and drive-in screenings.

The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), Alexandria International Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries and El-Gouna Film Festival are also preparing for this year's editions in the hope their events can take place in the fall and early winter months, in theaters with an audience.