Maghreb International Film Festival returns to Oujda from October 16–21

The 15th edition of the Maghreb International Film Festival will take place in Oujda, Morocco, from October 16 to 21.

This year’s edition will be held under the theme “When the World Grows Dark, Cinema Shines.”

Feature and short-film competitions

The festival programme will include official competitions for both feature-length and short films, alongside screenings, tributes and discussions involving filmmakers and industry professionals.

The event will also host intellectual and professional forums aimed at encouraging dialogue around cinema and the wider audiovisual sector.

Workshops and support for young talent

Training workshops will form part of the festival, alongside activities connected to the cultural and digital industries.

These initiatives are designed to support young creatives and encourage greater participation in film and audiovisual production.

International jury participation

Filmmakers from Morocco, other Arab countries, Africa and Europe will serve on the festival’s two juries.

Moroccan director and screenwriter Nour-Eddine Lakhmari will chair the feature-film jury, while Moroccan director Adil El Fadili will lead the short-film jury.

Six days of cinema in Oujda

The festival will bring together screenings, competitions, professional development and cultural programming across six days, reinforcing Oujda’s role as a regional platform for cinema and creative exchange.

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