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News about audiovisuel in MAGHREB Region

ALGERIA / The 9th National University Short-Film Festival

National University Short Film Festival

Organized from February 11th to 15th the 9th National University Short Film Festival presented 22 short films, 9 of which came from universities in Tunisia, Libya and Iraq. Based on the theme “Film, a language of unity – the festival, a symbol of freedom”, the event offered a short film competition with workshops for students. …

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MOROCCO / 2M announces its programmes for Ramadan

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The channel’s General Manager, Salim Cheikh, presented the programmes on the channel’s schedule during the month of Ramadan. “Once again this year 2M will remain faithful to its commitment to unite all Moroccans around the best national productions. We have set up a targeted and thoughtful programme to honour the spirit of sharing and conviviality …

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ALGERIA / The National Convention on Cinema brought together more than 1,000 participants

National Cinema Sessions

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

Ficam

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

Drapeau Maroc

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

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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

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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