tangier film festival
Tangier, Morocco
96
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
Morocco Shorts International Film Festival
Rabat, Morocco · Est. 2019 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Rabat, Morocco
44
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
Morocco Shorts International Film Festival is a Rabat-based short film festival that began in 2019 as part of the Rabat International Author Film Festival before becoming an independent event dedicated entirely to short films. It is notable for giving emerging Moroccan and international filmmakers a platform, with a program that includes screenings, master classes, seminars, and workshops, and for emphasizing diversity, gender equity, and human rights themes. Its selections span fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, and web/new media work, making it a visible stop for short-form cinema in Morocco’s festival landscape.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2019
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
5
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