FLSHM Hosts the 2nd Edition of the International Student Documentary Film Festival
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities of Mohammedia, known as FLSHM, is calling for applications for the second edition of the International Student Documentary Film Festival, scheduled to take place from April 9 to 11, 2026. This event aims to bring together student filmmakers from Morocco and abroad in a competition dedicated to documentary cinema.
In its official announcement, the faculty invites students from public and private institutes, universities, and training and research centers to submit their works to compete for the festival’s official awards. This initiative aims to promote academic documentary creation and encourage artistic expression among young filmmakers.
Participation Requirements
Submitted documentaries must have been produced in 2024, 2025, or 2026, and should not exceed a duration of 15 minutes. The works must meet high standards for sound and visual quality, suitable for public screening.
The application package must include:
- The documentary film;
- A photo of the director along with the film poster;
- A synopsis (maximum four lines) in both Arabic and English;
- A signed authorization from the director or producer permitting the film’s screening at the festival and the use of excerpts for promotional purposes;
- A still image extracted from the film, chosen by the director.
Three Competitive Awards
The selected films will compete for three awards:
- Fatima al-Fihriya Award (First Prize)
- Fatima Mernissi Award (Second Prize)
- Award from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of Mohammedia (Third Prize)
Through this second edition, the Faculty reaffirms its commitment to positioning the festival within an international framework, transforming Mohammedia into a space for dialogue, exchange, and the appreciation of student documentary filmmaking.
