The Faculty of Arts and Humanities Ben Msik at Hassan II University in Casablanca is organizing the 31st edition of the International Video Art Festival from November 10 to 15.
According to a statement from the organizers, this edition, held in cooperation with the French Institute and the French Embassy in Morocco, focuses on French creativity, allowing the audience to explore the richness of French artistic video creation and strengthening cultural ties between Morocco and France.
The same source added that this festival aligns with the university’s cultural and scientific strategy, which prioritizes innovation, interdisciplinary research, and international cooperation as key themes in its educational, research, and cultural mission. Thanks to the continuous support of its partners, the faculty remains committed to fostering innovation, intercultural dialogue, and the creativity of youth.
In addition to the French artistic presence, participating in the festival will be artists and researchers from Morocco and other countries, including Germany, Belgium, Brazil, Mexico, Niger, Switzerland, and Tunisia, enriching the festival’s program with diverse perspectives, styles, and cultures.
The focus on France’s program features a selection of works representing the French digital scene, bringing together numerous artists, artistic teams, researchers, and young creators who seek to innovate new forms of expression that blend art with science and address major societal and humanitarian issues.
This year’s program includes three main themes featuring a rich and diverse artistic agenda, combining interactive and immersive installations, contemporary dance, virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, audiovisual performances, video mapping, robotics, digital games, and films, alongside workshops and master classes led by artists and university professors to encourage the exchange of ideas, skill acquisition, and creative sensibility development among participants.
Additionally, an international symposium will gather researchers from Moroccan and foreign universities, organized in partnership with the University of Paris 8 and Savoie Mont Blanc, representing more than eight countries from three continents, addressing the theme “Disembodied Identities,” exploring through literary, artistic, and technological approaches the deep transformations that the concepts of self and identity undergo in the digital age.
The current festival edition will kick off on November 10, 2025, with the presentation of “IA Dream” by digital creator Moulla, which will be showcased at the Live Arts Studio, offering a unique experience that transports viewers to new realms that blend magic and digital arts, intertwining technology, illusion, and imagination.
This presentation is part of the festival and the Digital November Week organized by the French Institute in Morocco, supported by Epson, the festival’s technology partner. Digital November reflects the French Institute’s commitment to facilitating access to modern technologies and promoting diversity in digital creativity in all its forms.
It is noteworthy that the International Video Art Festival started in 1993 as a meeting point for contemporary creativity and new digital experiences. Over more than three decades, it has established itself as a reference platform that combines art, science, technology, and training, serving as a space that nurtures the talents of Moroccan youth and encourages them to innovate and engage with modern arts.
