Film distribution in Morocco is experiencing remarkable developments (CCM official)
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 7:54 p.m.
Marrakech – The film distribution sector in Morocco is experiencing a remarkable evolution with the emergence of specialized distributors whose editorial lines are varied, affirmed, Wednesday in Marrakech, the president of the Commission of the Digitization Assistance Fund, the renovation and creation of rooms at the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM), Mohamed Khouna.
In a statement to MAP on the occasion of the 20th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival (November 24-December 2), Mr. Khouna highlighted the importance of this culture of specialization which is beginning to take hold. in the sector and which allows an in-depth understanding of the target audience while promoting controlled growth of films distributed.
Mr. Khouna, also an expert in film distribution, noted that the sector now covers a wide range of Moroccan and foreign productions, including art films, educational films and ecological films, specifying that distribution is a process which aims to protect both distributors and operators.
Furthermore, the manager noted that the cinematographic landscape lives to the rhythm of structuring projects which have made it possible to propel Moroccan cinema to new heights, welcoming the growing success of Moroccan films with which the public “can easily identify” and the emergence of a real cartoon production sector which is “gradually taking its place in our country”.
Mr. Khouna welcomed, in the same context, the reopening of several cinemas throughout the Kingdom, a measure which will help to broaden the circle of film buffs and promote national film production.
