Details of the fifth edition of the Marrakech Short Film Festival

The Red City is preparing to host the fifth edition of the Marrakech Short Film Festival from September 26 to October 1, an annual event that brings together film lovers and professionals.

Marrakech Short Film Festival Organization and Partnerships According to a statement from the organizers, this year's festival is being held in partnership with Morocco World News, the MJCC, the Marrakech City Council, the Moroccan Cinema Center, and Marrakchi Made. It will continue to highlight Moroccan and international short films, while highlighting Marrakech's role as a space for cinematic creativity and dissemination.

The performances will be held in iconic venues in the city, including El Badi Palace, Cyber Park, Folklore, the French Institute of Marrakech, and the Jemaa el-Fnaa Stars Cultural Centre, among other venues.

National Jury The national competition will be supervised by an exceptional jury headed by director and screenwriter Hicham El Asri, alongside Moroccan actress Fatima Zahra El Jawhari, who has amassed a remarkable experience in theatre and cinema.

Writer and critic Bahaa Traboulsi has had her works translated into several languages.

Talent support programs The festival continues its commitment to developing young talent through distinctive structural programs, including the "Low Budget Program," which supports the independence of Moroccan filmmakers. Two new works will be produced in 2025, including "Le Nid" (The Nest) by director Ayoub Boudadi, in a co-production with Abdel Salam El Mouftah of Nadacom. The "Pitch Your Short" program, organized in partnership with the Tamyiz Foundation, also stands out. This program allows five directors from previous editions to present their projects under the supervision of producer Lamia Chraibi, through a preparatory workshop before the festival and a second session during the week of the event.

Festival message Through this dynamic, the festival affirms its mission to support cinematic creativity, empower young filmmakers to gain international exposure, and consolidate Marrakech's position as a vibrant meeting place that celebrates short films and explores new horizons for the future of the film industry.