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Al Akhawayn Short Film Festival: A Celebration of Moroccan Cinema !

Written by Saad Lagsimi | Mar 12, 2025 1:54:53 PM

Experience the Future of Moroccan Cinema at the Al Akhawayn Short Film Festival!

Get ready for an unforgettable cinematic journey! The Al Akhawayn Short Film Festival (ASFF) invites you to immerse yourself in the present and future of Moroccan cinema over three exciting days, from April 3rd to April 5th.

🎭 Your Festival Playground

Once you're done with classes, head over to Auditorium 17, where a world of filmmaking awaits:

  • Acting Workshop – Enhance your on-screen presence.

  • Master Class on Storytelling – Learn the secrets of crafting compelling narratives.

  • Guest Lecture: "100 Films About Casablanca" – Explore the impact of Casablanca on cinema.

  • Panel Discussion with Industry Experts – Gain insights from key players in the Moroccan film industry.

  • Special Film Screenings – Discover groundbreaking works from talented filmmakers.

πŸ† AUI’s Rising Stars in the Student Short Film Competition

Cheer on AUI’s talented filmmakers as they represent the university in the official selection, competing against 23 other short films from top film schools like ESAV, ISMAC, and AUC. We are incredibly proud of:

  • ⭐ Soukayna Essaidi (97006) with her short documentary A Tale of the Man and the Land

  • ⭐ Deyae El Moujahid (119475) with her short fiction The Stain

Join us on Opening Night – April 3rd at 8 PM to watch the student short films and vote for your favorites! πŸŽ‰

🎬 Exclusive Film Screenings & Discussions

Don't miss out on these special screenings, each followed by a discussion with the filmmakers:

  • Sofia – In the presence of ⭐ Meryem Benm’barek

  • EXCLUSIVE AVANT-PREMIERE: Meqbouline, The Hosts of Toumliline – In the presence of ⭐ Izza Genini

  • EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: My Dad is Not Dead – In the presence of ⭐ Director Adil El Fadili and ⭐ Actor Abdenbi El Benioui

πŸ“… Mark your calendar & be part of the action! Check out the full program and stay updated by visiting: https://www.asff.ma/