About this event
Four days of short films in Rabat
The fifth Leonardo da Vinci International Short Film Festival takes place in Rabat from 4 to 7 November 2026. Organised by the Moroccan Association of Free Artists (AMAL), it brings together filmmakers, producers, artists and media professionals. The United Arab Emirates is the guest-of-honour country.
Festival programme
Wednesday 4 November: opening ceremony at Salle Bahnini in Rabat, presentation of films in competition and tributes to cinema personalities. Thursday 5 and Friday 6 November: screenings of selected short films and professional masterclasses. Saturday 7 November: closing ceremony and awards.
Meet the film professionals
Announced guests include Moroccan director Hicham Lasri, Iraqi director and journalist Andalous Al-Bakri and Emirati director and producer Abdallah Al-Junaibi. The sessions aim to encourage dialogue on filmmaking, artistic approaches and the future of short cinema. Detailed line-ups may change.
Visitor information
Dates: 4–7 November 2026. Location: Rabat. Salle Bahnini is confirmed for the opening on 4 November, but specific venues for the 5–6 November sessions are not confirmed. Times and tickets: not published in the announcements consulted; admission must not be assumed free. Check with the organiser before travelling.
Sources: Aujourd’hui le Maroc and Ahdath Info.
Culturama editorial artwork, not the official festival poster.
