Susa Monteiro’s first short-film selected for the Short Film Competition at the Egyptian festival, running from 15 to 23 October.
Founded in 2017, El Gouna Film Festival, in Egypt, is considered one of the leading festivals in the Middle East and North Africa region. Its 9th edition brings together films from several countries, in fiction, documentary and short film competitions. With its selection for the Short Film Competition, the short film “Vagabundo” makes its first appearance at a leading festival in this region.
The film, produced by Praça Filmes, will screen on 21 October, at 1:30 p.m., and on 22 October, at 11 a.m. (local time), as part of the “Short Film Program 3” session. The festival runs from 15 to 23 October 2026.
Susa Monteiro lives in Beja and works as an illustrator for publishers in Portugal and abroad. She recently published two comic books. “Vagabundo” is her first animated short film, and it will also screen at the 13th Riga IFF – International Film Festival this month, for its international premiere.
