Tier 2
Marrakech, Morocco
Last verified 12 June 2026
OUT OF THE FRAME – Marrakech Short Film Days is an independent short film festival initiated by Arab Media Lab in collaboration with Rooftop Films Marrakech. Conceived as a space for discovery and exchange, the festival is dedicated to young filmmakers and mixed-media artists at the early stages of their careers—those who move beyond conventional filmmaking to explore new cinematic languages, experimental forms, and bold ways of seeing. Each edition brings together emerging voices from Morocco and abroad. This year, 19 short films have been selected to compete for Best Film, Best Direction,
The main submission deadline for Marrakech International Film Festival is around 1 July 2027. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
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Marrakech International Film Festival takes place in Marrakech, Morocco.
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