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school and a 400-room five-star hotel on the
outskirts of Cairo was something I did not
expect!"
"I think Egypt would serve well as a base for
any production seeking to capture the look
of the Middle East or Northern Africa," says
Easterbrook. "The Egypt Film Commission
is extremely knowledgeable and supportive
and eager to assist productions with all
aspects of filming in Egypt."
Concludes Bensch, "My week in Cairo
opened my eyes once again to not assume
anything unless you have been there
yourself. Thanks to everyone involved from
the Cairo International Film Festival, the
Egypt Film Commission and the LMGI."
L-R: John Rakich/LMGI, Riham El Ghazaly, Alison Taylor/LMGI, Dana Walied, Markus Bensch/LMGI
"Chicken & Mushroom" formation, White Desert National Park, Photo by Markus Bensch/LMGI
