call: Marrakech Short Film Festival
Deadline: 1 May 2026
Call for entries
The Marrakech Short Film Festival 2026 (MARRAKECHsFF)
is currently accepting submissions for its sixth edition, scheduled 25-30 September 2026. We invite filmmakers from around the world to participate in our international, national and documentary competitions.?
Submission Guidelines:
Eligibility: Open to all filmmakers, with no restrictions based on age, country, or genre.?
Running Time: Films must have a duration between 6 and 24 minutes.?
Submission Deadline: Please submit your films by May 1st, 2026
The festival features four main selections:
-Moroccan Selection
Dedicated to Moroccan filmmakers, this section highlights national talent with awards for Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Actor/Actress, in addition to Excellence Awards presented by the festival’s international professional guests.
-International Selection
Open to filmmakers from around the world, this section celebrates global storytelling through awards for Best Director, Best Cinematography, and a Coup de Cœur Award presented by the festival’s international professional guests.
-Documentary Section – Bridges of Reality
A curated program dedicated to documentary films connected to the African continent. Open to African filmmakers and the diaspora, this section showcases narratives rooted in African realities and perspectives. It includes two Excellence Awards and one Jury Prize.
-Guest Country – Curated program
We look forward to receiving your submissions and celebrating the art of short film together in September 2026.
More info
https://marrakechshortfest.com/open-call-marrakech-short-film-festival-2026/
Entry form
https://forms.gle/776s5R7RdrU5pEir7
