News about audiovisuel in MAGHREB Region
Following the success of its youth screenings, Saber Bouzid, head of the Batna Cinematheque, announced the creation of a film club for children aged 8 to14. After each screening, interactive workshops and discussion groups will be organised to encourage young people to “offer criticism and express their opinions.” Bouzid explains that professionals will be on …
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Organised by the Association for Cultural and Artistic Activities in the Southern Provinces, the 14th Dakhla International Film Festival took place from June 6th to 12th. This year the organisers presented nine feature films and ten documentaries, divided into two competitions. The films submitted came from 21 countries in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and …
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The Fédération Tunisienne des Ciné-Clubs (FTCC), in partnership with the Magroumine Association, has launched an appeal for projects aimed at young Tunisians aged 15 to 29, calling it Caméras Camarades. The aim is to improve access to film culture and promote expression, creativity and civic participation among younger people. The initiative offers a ten-day hands-on …
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In a statement the Centre Cinématographique Marocain has reminded film exhibitors that their cinemas must conform to a raft of new requirements by August 31st. These are part of Law No. 18.23 on the film industry, which came into effect on September 1st 2025 (see our article). One of the Law’s central aims is to …
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The Fédération tunisienne des cinéastes amateurs (FTCA) will participate in UNICA’s 86th International Amateur Film Congress, which will be held in Lugano, Switzerland, from August 30th to September 4th. UNICA (Union Internationale du Cinéma) is an independent international organisation and a member of UNESCO’s International Council for Cinema, Television and Audiovisual Communication. Its role is …
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The Arab Cinema Centre (ACC) announced the winners of the 10th Arab Film Critics’ Awards. The ceremony took place on May 16th during the Cannes Film Market. At the event, ACC founders Alaa Karkouti and Maher Diab reiterated that the role of these awards is to “highlight the best Arab films and talent and help …
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Nawfel Raghay has been appointed Director General of the Association des Radios et Télévisions Indépendantes (ARTI). A graduate from the Mohammadia School of Engineers, Raghay also holds a Master’s degree in audiovisual studies from the American University in Washington D.C. His career has included the worlds of regulation, institutional management, public broadcasting and private media …
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