Organized with the support of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the National Convention on Cinema brought together more than 1,000 industry professionals. They met in January to reflect upon and discuss the development of this sector. There were five workshops, each one covering an issue affecting a different area of the industry: economy and finance, governance and …
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MOROCCO / The 23rd FICAM combines animated films and video games
The 23rd FICAM festival, which will be held in Meknes from May 16th to 21st, will combine animated films with video games. According to the festival’s press release, “FICAM will focus on the fascinating interaction between animated film and video games. In a world where these two disciplines are increasingly intertwined, the festival will offer …
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MOROCCO / Concern about one clause in the proposed law on the film industry
Adopted at the end of 2024, a draft law on the film industry – which will also affect the Centre cinématographique marocain – aims to modernise the secto Initiated by the Minister of Culture, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, the new law would rejuvenate the film industry. As Mohamed Khouna, the chair of the CCM’s Commission to …
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ALGERIA / A documentary being made about Constantine
As the Amazigh New Year was being celebrated in Constantine, Ali Aissaoui began filming The Roché, a documentary about the city’s history. Produced by the Malek Haddad Cultural Centre, this 52-minute documentary will retrace the history of this pre-Roman town built on a rocky plateau. Filming will take place in the heart of the city …
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TURKEY / TRT becomes an associate member of ASBU
TRT, Türkiye’s public service media, has strengthened its international presence by becoming an associate member of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU). The decision was made unanimously during ASBU’s 44th General Assembly, held in Tunis on January 15, 2025, with nearly 200 delegates in attendance. ASBU, a prominent organization comprising 41 members, categorizes its membership …
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TUNISIA / A look at the 35th “Journées Cinématographiques de Carthage”
The 35th Carthage Film Festival was held from December 14th to 21st 2024. After its cancellation in 2023 in support of the Palestinian people, the Festival continued its commitment by putting Palestine “at the heart of the JCC” with a selection of Palestinian films as well as a tribute to director Hany Abu-Assad. This 35th …
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MOROCCO / “Happy Holidays” wins FIFM’s Gold Star
The 21st Marrakesh International Film Festival closed on December 7th 2024. The jury, chaired by Italian director Luca Guadagnino, viewed 14 films presented in the official competition. The big winner this year was Happy Holidays by Palestinian director Scandar Copti. Two of the film’s actresses, Manar Shehab and Wafaa Aoun, also won the Best Actress …
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