Rachid El Ouali to lead national jury at Marrakech Short Film Festival

Rachid El Ouali has been appointed president of the national jury for the sixth edition of the Marrakech Short Film Festival (MARRAKECHsFF). The festival is scheduled to take place from September 25 to 30.

El Ouali, a prominent Moroccan actor, director, and screenwriter, will lead the national competition alongside jury members Jalila Talemsi, an actress and academic, and Hicham Brahimi. The jury will evaluate films based on storytelling diversity, themes, and innovative approaches within the Moroccan cinematic landscape.

The festival serves as a platform for exchange between industry professionals, emerging filmmakers, students, and the public, focusing on the short film genre as a space for artistic experimentation.