The VS-FILM Short Film Festival has announced that it will honor star Hany Ramzy during the opening ceremony of its third edition on October 28 in the city of Suez.

The festival’s tribute to Hany Ramzy comes in recognition of a career in which he presented, through his nearly 40 comedic films, numerous political and social issues connected to the everyday Egyptian citizen. Notable works include Gawaz bi-Qarar Gomhory (Marriage by Presidential Decree), Ayez Ha’ey (I Want My Rights), Mohami Khola’ (Divorce Lawyer), Zaza, El-Sayed Abu El-Araby Wesel (Mr. Abu El-Araby Has Arrived), and Osety Beyoga’ny (My Installment Hurts Me), among others.

Hany Ramzy’s artistic portfolio includes over 35 television works, nearly 15 theatrical plays, 11 radio series, 4 animation works, and a single experience hosting Ramadan Fawazeer (riddles).

Hany Ramzy affirmed that this tribute is an important milestone in an actor’s journey, pushing them to reflect on the past and plan for the future. He stated that the honor increases his enthusiasm to return to the cinema screen after a hiatus to reorganize his artistic priorities. He also expressed his appreciation to the festival administration for honoring him alongside Arab artistic luminaries such as the great artist Ahmed Bedair and the prominent Saudi artist Ibrahim Al-Hassawi.

For his part, Dr. Osama Abu Nar, Chairman of the Festival, stated that honoring Hany Ramzy is a tribute to a talented and cultured artist who chose a path different from his peers. Through this path, he successfully introduced a distinct cinematic style that set him apart from his colleagues and fellow artists. Abu Nar added that the festival is keen to honor stars with distinguished cinematic experiences, noting that Hany Ramzy possesses a unique cinematic background.

In turn, Mr. Ziyad Basmeer, the festival’s Executive Director, stated that the festival’s honoring program is subject to fixed criteria, foremost among which is the star’s contribution to short cinematic works and distinguished films that achieved both commercial and critical success. He explained that star Hany Ramzy has presented several short films that appeared in the form of graduation projects for students who have now become stars in the Arab directing scene.

He pointed out that the festival will dedicate a tribute seminar the day after the opening, where Hany Ramzy will meet the public of Suez in an open dialogue to discuss his cinematic and artistic milestones.