News about audiovisuel in MAGHREB Region
As part of World Radio Day on February 13th, the Établissement de la Radio Tunisienne organised a symposium at the ASBU headquarters called “Media and Artificial Intelligence: From Scientific Research to Professional Practice.” Journalists, experts, and researchers were invited to the event to share their knowledge and thoughts on the use of generative artificial intelligence. …
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The Algerian Ministry of Culture and Arts has announced that Constantine’s iconic festival, Panorama Cinéma, now has official recognition. By giving it that distinction the Ministry hopes to revive an event which “supports film-making and encourages young talent, while strengthening Constantine’s position as a cultural and artistic destination at national and international levels,” said Farid …
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The Cap Spartel International Film Festival returns to Tangier for its 12th year, from April 22nd to 25th. Organised by the Observatoire Marocain de l’Image et des Médias, the festival’s theme this year is cinema and cultural diversity. Spain will be the featured country. The festival will offer a rich and varied programme of screenings, …
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The Algerian government has created new operating regulations for cinemas and multiplexes in the country. Aiming to standardise and bring cinemas into conformity, these regulations establish a set of rules for everyone working in the sector. From now on every cinema is “subject to obtaining an operating license” issued by the Centre national du cinéma. …
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The Egyptian streaming platform, Watch IT, has announced a new international series inspired by a true story is in production. The title has not yet been revealed. This marks the first time Watch IT has ventured into producing an international series under its own banner. Filmed in Egypt, the series is directed, produced and co-written …
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Hong Kong-based streaming platform Viu has announced that the Turkish series Sins and Roses has topped audience ratings in the Gulf States for three consecutive weeks. Streaming on Viu since January 1st 2026 (available in North Africa and the Middle East), this drama series follows a businessman whose wife has been in a coma since …
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Two Mediterranean productions, Sirāt and The Voice of Hind Rajab, have been nominated for the 2026 Academy Awards, which will be held on March 15th in Los Angeles. Directed by Olivier Laxe, Sirāt is nominated for Best Sound and Best International Feature Film (Spain). Set in the heart of the mountains of southern Morocco, the …
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