MARRAKECH SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2026

Festival Activities & Accreditations

The “MARRAKECHsFF” is an international short film festival that, through its open-air screenings, talent development programs, training initiatives, and international partnerships, actively contributes to positioning “Marrakech as a regional and international hub for short films”.

Each year, the festival brings together filmmakers, producers, industry professionals, international institutions, and audiences to celebrate cinema, foster meaningful encounters, and support the emergence of a new generation of talent.

1. SCREENINGS & COMPETITIONS

a. International Competition

A carefully curated selection of short films from five continents, offering audiences an overview of emerging cinematic voices, new forms of storytelling, and international talent.

b. National Competition

A showcase for contemporary Moroccan cinema, highlighting a new generation of Moroccan filmmakers and creating opportunities for them to connect with international industry professionals.

c. Country of Honour: Malta

For its sixth edition, “MARRAKECHsFF welcomes Malta as its Country of Honour”.

A special selection of Maltese short films, encounters with filmmakers, and professional exchanges will offer audiences an opportunity to discover the richness of Maltese cinema while encouraging new collaborations between the Moroccan and Maltese film industries.

d. Bridges of Reality — Documentary Program

Dedicated to African documentary cinema and stories from the diaspora, “Bridges of Reality” presents a curated selection of films followed by discussions and encounters with filmmakers and invited professionals.

Institut français de Marrakech

Free admission, subject to availability.

e. Low Budget Film Program — Screenings

The “Low Budget Film Program (LBFP)” showcases short films developed and supported through the festival, offering audiences the opportunity to discover a new generation of Moroccan filmmakers.

Meydene Auditorium

Free admission, subject to availability.

f. Official Open-Air Screenings

At the heart of “Cyber Parc Moulay Abdessalam”, the festival presents four evenings of official open-air screenings in one of Marrakech’s emblematic locations.

Cyber Parc Moulay Abdessalam
26–29 September
7:00 PM

• Ticketed screenings
• Access with a “Friends, Apprentice, Neighbours or VIP Accreditation”.

2. AMANAR — Industry Program

“AMANAR” is the industry and professional development platform of MARRAKECHsFF, bringing together filmmakers, producers, industry experts, institutions, and emerging talents through talks, round tables, masterclasses, professional encounters, and project development activities.

“The Folk”
“27–28 September”
“10:00 AM – 4:00 PM”

AMANAR creates a space for dialogue, professional networking, knowledge exchange, and the development of new collaborations within the Moroccan and international film industries.

a. Opening Ceremony — 25 September

The sixth edition of MARRAKECHsFF officially opens on “25 September at Palais Badii”, bringing together filmmakers, jury members, partners, professionals, and festival guests.

“Palais Badii”

The ceremony will be followed by the “Official Opening After Party”.

b. Closing Ceremony & Awards — 30 September

The festival concludes on “30 September at Palais Badii” with the official “Closing Ceremony and Awards”, celebrating the winning films and filmmakers of the sixth edition.

“Palais Badii”

Access according to accreditation category.

c. Official Closing After Party

Following the Closing Ceremony and Awards, guests will gather for the festival’s “Official Closing After Party”.

“The Source”

3. TALKS, MASTERCLASSES & INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES

From “26 to 29 September”, the festival hosts talks, round tables, masterclasses, and professional encounters bringing together filmmakers, producers, distributors, programmers, actors, and international institutions.

4. FESTIVAL ACCREDITATIONS

a. NEIGHBOURS ACCREDITATION — 400 DH

“Dedicated to professionals working in cinema, culture, and the arts.”

Includes:

✓ Opening Ceremony & Opening After Party
✓ Official screenings at Cyber Parc
✓ Talks & Masterclasses
✓ AMANAR Industry Program
✓ Closing Ceremony & Awards at Palais Badii
✓ Official Closing After Party at The Source

“Valid professional accreditation or proof of professional activity must be presented upon entry.”

b. VIP ACCREDITATION — 600 DH

“Privileged access to the festival’s activities.”

Includes:

✓ Opening Ceremony & Opening After Party
✓ Official screenings at Cyber Parc
✓ *Bridges of Reality* Documentary Program — subject to availability
✓ *Low Budget Film Program* screening — subject to availability
✓ Talks & Masterclasses
✓ AMANAR Industry Program
✓ Closing Ceremony & Awards at Palais Badii
✓ Official Closing After Party at The Source

c. FRIENDS ACCREDITATION — 200 DH

Includes:

✓ Official screenings at Cyber Parc from “26 to 29 September”
✓ Talks & Masterclasses — “subject to availability”

d. APPRENTICE ACCREDITATION — 50 DH

“Reserved for students.”

Includes:

✓ Official screenings at Cyber Parc from “26 to 29 September”
✓ Talks & Masterclasses — “subject to availability”

“A valid student ID must be presented upon entry to the festival.”