Oujda:The 15th edition of the Maghreb International Film Festival is scheduled to be held in Oujda, Morocco, from October 16 to 21, featuring the theme "When the World Grows Dark, Cinema Shines."

According to Qatar News Agency, the festival will host an official competition for both feature-length and short films, as well as film screenings, tributes, and various intellectual and professional forums and training workshops. It aims to support young talent and encourage their entry into the film and audiovisual sectors through activities related to the cultural and digital industries.

The juries for the festival will include filmmakers from Morocco and other Arab, African, and European countries. Notably, Moroccan director and screenwriter Nour-Eddine Lakhmari will lead the feature-film jury, while Moroccan director Adil El Fadili will preside over the short-film jury.