Aswan International Women's Film Festival (AIWFF) was founded in 2017 by Egyptian screenwriter Mohamed Abdel Khalek.

The festival, established in 2017 by Mohamed Abdel Khalek, has quickly become one of Egypt's premier film events.

[1] It is conducted in coordination between the Egyptian ministries of culture and tourism, under the supervision of the National Council for Women.

[5] The 3rd edition of the festival, held on February 20, 2019, honored the career of Mohsena Tawfik, veteran star of Egyptian film and television.

[1] In addition to screening over 30 films, the festival conducts seminars, a women's issues forum, a producer's salon (composed entirely of men) and celebratory events.