The Moroccan Cinematographic Center has announced the results of its second session of funding for film production projects for 2026, approving significant support for various narrative and documentary films, as well as scriptwriting initiatives. This funding marks a strategic move to bolster the national film industry and foster creative talent in Morocco.
Support for Feature Films
Within the feature film category, projects “HORS ZONE” by director Tarik Rasmi and “As’hab” by Hamza Aatifi each received funding of 3.5 million dirhams. “Al-Mu’allim,” directed by Aziz Al-Arabi Al-Alawi, garnered slightly more at 3.7 million dirhams. Additionally, “Fin Ghadi Biya” by Khaled Ibrahim, along with “Noor” by Samia Aqrio and “Ta’am Al-Sarab” by Sidi Mohammed Fadl Al-Jomani, each benefited from 2.8 million dirhams in support.
Short Films and Script Initiatives
The funding initiative also extends to four short films, each receiving 150,000 dirhams. The short film “Al-Harqa” was awarded 70,000 dirhams as an advance on post-production revenue. In scriptwriting support, the committee allocated 50,000 dirhams to projects including “Children of Wool,” “Paradise Under the Feet of Mothers,” “The Room,” and “Resurgence,” alongside the documentary “Karama.” The rewriting of the screenplays for “My Name is Zineb” and “Haka Kinshuf Mzyan” also received similar funding.
Documentary Focus on Culture and Heritage
In the realm of documentaries centered on culture, history, and the Saharan region, pre-production funding ranged from 800,000 to 900,000 dirhams for projects such as “Sahabat,” “Saheel Al-Wadi,” “Pulse of Life,” and “White Road.” The film “Alf Qasida” received 700,000 dirhams in post-production support. The committee further allocated 50,000 dirhams for the rewriting of the documentaries “Nawazil” and “Timirirt.”
Commitment to National Cinema
These announcements followed the second session of the film production support committee, held between July 4 and 12, 2026, and chaired by director Amin Nasour. This initiative is part of Morocco’s ongoing commitment to enhance national production and encourage cinematic creativity, reflecting a broader vision for the growth of the film sector in the region.
With these developments, Morocco is poised to significantly boost its cinematic landscape, fostering a new wave of storytelling through film.
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