Happening@AUC

Experience powerful photo stories highlighting sub-communities and their unique narratives.

The Importance of Being Earnest

May 6 – May 15

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Don’t miss this compelling performance of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, a 70s comedy about love, lies and self-made obstacles.

Cairo Photo Week: Van Leo Exhibition—Between Self and Other

May 8 – May 18

10:00 am

A striking exploration of self and other through Van Leo’s lens—where portraiture becomes both mirror and mask, performance and revelation.

Cairo Photo Week : Fashion Photography with Natural Daylight Workshop By Bassam Allam

May 10 – May 16

10:00 am

A three-day immersive experience designed to ignite your creativity, sharpen your vision, and bring your photographic concepts to life. Explore the art of storytelling through fashion photography using natural daylight and on-location setups.

Cairo Photo Week: Activating the Image—Thinking with Family Photographs by Kegham Djeghalian and Özge Calafato

May 10 – May 18

5:00 pm

Centered around family photographs as cultural objects, this workshop will explore questions such as personal and collective memory, social and cultural identity, modernity and colonial histories.

Cairo's Disappearing Heritage: The Role of Civil Society in the Face of Rapid Urban Transformation

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Cairo’s historic neighborhoods, ancient architecture, and rich cultural identity are under growing threat from rapid urban change. We ask: can grassroots efforts, NGOs, and civil society save what remains before it’s too late? Join us for a timely and critical discussion with experts in the field: Professor Pascale Ghazaleh Associate Professor of History at The American University in Cai...

Cairo Photo Week: Production Workshop—Crafted by SNAP14

11:00 am

Cairo Photo Week This workshop is part of SNAP14’s Hands-On Production Workshop Series, designed to offer practical insights into the world of creative production. This session will be led by Nadia, our Co-Founder & Creative Producer, and Yahya, our Production Coordinator, who will share their firsthand experience and practical knowledge on how to build and execute a successful production fro...

Define Happiness

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Redefine success and understand the perception of failure to cultivate a deep learning experience, embrace change and build emotional resilience that lead to a more meaningful, happier and successful life.

Open House Session: Film Industry Business Certificate

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Don't miss this talk about a new program designed to equip you with the skills needed to succeed in films.

Cairo Photo Week : The Art of Sequencing and Storytelling Masterclass by Vincent van de Wijngaard

May 12 – May 13

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join Vincent van de Wijngaard’s masterclass to explore street photography’s raw energy and elevate your own photographic vision.

Testimonial Void as a Form of Silencing Oppressed Knowers the Case of Women in Francoist Spain

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join Carla Carmona, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Seville, for a talk introducing a new form of testimonial injustice—a phenomenon she calls the “testimonial void.”

Cairo Photo Week: Capturing Illusions— Unleash Your Creative Vision in Photography Workshop By Hamada ElRasam

May 13 – May 17

11:00 am