Chefchaouen International Film Festival
For Children and Youth (FCFEJ) – 2025
09/07/25 - 13/07/25

Call for Applications: Short Film Competition

13th Edition – Chefchaouen International Film Festival for children & youth
Chefchaouen, Morocco | July 09–13, 2025

The Chefchaouen International Film Festival for children & youth is pleased to open the call for submissions to its Short Film Competition, as part of the 13th edition taking place from July 09 to 13, 2025.

This competition aims to highlight the creativity of emerging and established filmmakers, offering them a platform to share their visions with a diverse and international audience in the iconic city of Chefchaouen.

Eligibility Criteria:

- Film Type: Fiction, Or Animation
- Duration: Maximum of 20 minutes
- Submission Format: Digital (via downloadable link or private screening link)

Awards & Recognition:

Selected films will be screened during the festival and compete for the following awards:

- Best Short Film
- Jury Prize
- Best Director
- Audience Award

Award-winning and selected films will receive certificates of recognition and may be featured in festival-related promotions and future events.

Important Dates:

- Submission Deadline: 25 June 2025
- Official Selection Announcement: 13 July 2025
- Festival Dates: 09–13 July 2025

For any inquiries, please contact us at: [email protected]

Stay connected on our official social media platforms for updates.

We look forward to discovering your stories and celebrating cinematic creativity in Chefchaouen.

All competition entries must be upload on a attachment file that contains pictures and a technical description of the film, as well as information about the director and his/her picture.

The film canals be sent with additional materials required through a link on our email addresses;
[email protected]

If you have an access enquiry or requirement, or would like more information please email us on the following links below :
[email protected]

Alternatively, call us on this phone / Whatsapp number :
00212. 623 634 610 (office is open from Monday to Friday - 8:00 am to 16:30 pm)

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Chefchaouen International Film Festival for children & youth
"Where stories come to life in the Blue Pearl of Morocco"