Arab and African Film Development Programme at the Marrakech International Film Festival 2026

The Atlas Workshops within the Marrakech International Film Festival offers a professional development programme for Arab and African cinema. It includes online sessions and an in-person phase in Marrakech, with tracks for films in production or post-production, Moroccan producers, and Moroccan short films, featuring mentorship, project presentation to international experts, and networking opportunities with industry professionals.

Full coverage of training and consultation costs, travel to Marrakech, accommodation during the in-person programme, one-on-one meetings with international producers and industry experts, participation in a co-production market, and potential cash awards determined by a jury

Applicants must be based in an Arab or African country, or be part of the Arab or African diaspora; directors must have completed at least one short film. The programme invites producers and directors affiliated with production companies.

Submit a combined PDF with required documents and project information as specified in each track; deadlines vary by track