The Marrakech Film Festival has grown alongside Morocco’s flourishing film industry. When the festival debuted in 2001, the local scene produced just five films a year. Today, that number has surged to around 40, reflecting a variety of initiatives aimed at nurturing and sustaining new generations of talent.

Programs like the Atlas Workshops have been instrumental in connecting emerging auteurs onto the international stage, while initiatives such as the female-focused Tamayouz Foundation — founded by three Moroccan filmmakers and two producers — work to remove barriers to entry. The foundation provides entry-level training for women interested in the industry, along with financial support and mentorship in directing, screenwriting, production and post-production, and has also experien

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