The Khouribga International African Film Festival (FICAK) and the Tetouan Mediterranean Film Festival recently signed a partnership agreement. The aim of this collaboration is to develop an advocacy programme to strengthen the financial and logistical support of these two major festivals.
The two organisations will collaborate on a number of aspects, including submitting suggestions for film programming and round table topics. They also plan to exchange data on films from African and Mediterranean countries and to set up regular communication mechanisms for effective coordination.
The aim is to address potential challenges and strengthen cultural and cinematographic exchanges, thereby helping to reinvigorate the national film scene. The initiative also includes promoting reciprocal visits between the two festivals and strengthening channels of cultural communication and exchange of experience.
Azeddine Gourirran, Director of the African Film Festival Foundation, said that the aim of the partnership was to promote the exchange of expertise and experience between the two festivals. He also mentioned that this represents an opportunity to reinforce a serious cinematographic culture with a view to closer future collaboration.
The 24th edition of the FICAK is scheduled to run from 11 to 18 May, and preparations include the approval of the moral and financial reports as well as the budget for this edition.