DAKHLA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL REGULATIONS

12th Edition - June 03 to 09, 2024

PREAMBLE :

The Dakhla International Film Festival, a major cinematic event in Africa and the Middle East, opens its doors to world cinema with the following objectives:

  • Present films to the general public.

  • Organize meetings between film professionals.

  • Promote the distribution of Moroccan, African, and Middle Eastern film productions.

  • Encourage exchanges between Moroccan, African, and Middle Eastern filmmakers.

  • Support film culture in the southern provinces of the Kingdom.

ARTICLE 1: Organization

The festival is organized by the Cultural and Artistic Animation Association of the Southern Provinces, dedicated to cultural promotion in these regions.

The 12th edition will take place from June 03 to 09, 2024, in Dakhla.

ARTICLE 2: Official Program

The festival includes several sections:

  • Official competition of African and Middle Eastern feature films.

  • Competition of African and Middle Eastern short films.

  • Panorama of Moroccan cinema.

  • Panorama of Hassani Documentary Film.

  • Tributes to African and Middle Eastern filmmakers.

  • Workshops introducing film professions.

  • Symposiums and film discussions.

  • Parallel activities on cinema and the environment.

ARTICLE 3: Eligibility Conditions

To be eligible, films must:

  • Be directed by an African or Middle Eastern filmmaker.

  • Be produced in an African or Middle Eastern country.

  • Address themes related to Africa or the Middle East.

  • The festival remains open to global cinematic diversity.

ARTICLE 4: Formats

Competing films must be submitted in one of the following formats:

  • DCP (Digital Cinema Package)
  • BLURAY
  • HARD DISK

Other formats may be used for non-competition films.

ARTICLE 5: Production Dates

African and Middle Eastern films in competition must:

  • Be produced after January 2023.
  • Not have participated in other official competitions in Morocco, except for the national film festival.

Moroccan films must not have been commercially distributed in Morocco, with exceptions.

ARTICLE 6: Film Duration

  • Feature films: minimum 75 minutes.
  • Short films: maximum 26 minutes.

ARTICLE 7: Film Selection

The Permanent Secretariat of the festival is responsible for selecting films for competitions and other sections.

ARTICLE 8: Language and Subtitles

Films must be presented in the original version with French subtitles and, if possible, English subtitles. Films in French require English subtitles.

ARTICLE 9: Registration

To register, the following must be submitted before March 30, 2024:

  • A technical sheet of the film.
  • A photo of the director.
  • Photos of the film.
  • Any additional useful information.

Registrations must comply with the requirements of the festival's website.

ARTICLE 10: Juries

The juries of the official competitions are composed of international personalities from cinema and the arts, excluding anyone involved in the production of competing films.

ARTICLE 11: Awards

The awards for the feature film competition are:

  • Grand Prize of Dakhla.
  • Jury Prize.
  • Best Female Lead Award.
  • Best Male Lead Award.

The awards for the short film competition are:

  • Special Jury Prize.

  • Best Direction Award.

  • Best Screenplay Award.

ARTICLE 12: Film Copies

Copies of selected films, along with complete documentation, must reach the festival before April 30, 2024.

ARTICLE 13: Transportation Costs

The transportation costs of participating films are covered by the festival.

ARTICLE 14: Responsibility

The festival assumes responsibility for the film copies from their receipt until their re-shipment. In case of loss or damage, the responsibility is limited to the value indicated by the producer.

ARTICLE 15: Unforeseen Questions

The Permanent Secretariat is responsible for deciding on questions not foreseen by these regulations.

ARTICLE 16: Correspondence

All correspondence must be addressed to the Dakhla International Film Festival, at the provided contact details.

ARTICLE 17: Acceptance of Regulations

Participation in the festival implies unconditional acceptance of these regulations.

These regulations govern the 12th edition of the Dakhla International Film Festival. Please refer to this document for any questions.