Made in Morocco Program Praises Role of DFI in Supporting Arab Cinematic Voices.

Doha: Moroccan filmmakers, whose films are being screened in the Made in Morocco program at the Ajyal Film Festival 2024, have praised the role of the Doha Film Institute (DFI) in supporting emerging Arab cinematic voices and its celebration of Arab issues, most notably the Palestinian cause. They also noted that the Arab and African region is a mine of creativity and wealth. According to Qatar News Agency, a number of filmmakers participated in press interviews held on the sidelines of the festival's 12th edition. The presentation of the Made in Morocco program at the Ajyal Film Festival comes as part of the activities of the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Cultural Year, and includes selected short films that highlight promising talents in Moroccan cinema today. The program was developed in partnership with the Cultural Year Initiative and the Marrakech Short Film Festival, as it includes a group of short films of different styles, to shed light on contemporary Moroccan society through the eyes of its talented and pro mising filmmakers. These works open a wonderful window into Morocco's unique heritage, telling personal and community stories that reflect the diversity and richness of Moroccan life. The Made in Morocco exhibitions also embody the spirit of cultural exchange, and aim to promote understanding and enrich dialogue between communities.