ENABLERS
MOROCCAN CENTER FOR CINEMATOGRAPHY (CCM) | MOROCCO
CAREER HIGHLIGHT(S):
The CCM was established in 1944 concurrently with Morocco’s Manifesto of Independence. Thus, it is one of the world’s oldest public establishments regulating and promoting the film industry. The CCM’s primary missions include regulating and inspecting the various film sectors (production, distribution, exploitation), regulating and inspecting audiovisual production, supporting the film industry, promoting Moroccan films, and maintaining the archive of film heritage. While celebrating its 80th anniversary, the CCM increased its contribution to Moroccan-supported films to 30%.
Abdelaziz Bouzadaini
DIRECTOR
Moroccan
TWELVE-MONTH HIGHLIGHT(S):
Supporting Festivals: The CCM has announced that it will provide financial support worth MAD 6.77m to 29 film festivals and events nationwide throughout 2025. Among the most significant grants was MAD 1.3m allocated to the 30th Tetouan Mediterranean Film Festival and MAD 1.2m to the 25th Khouribga African Cinema Festival.
A Historic Milestone: In 2023, Morocco generated over MAD 1bln from foreign productions filmed within its borders. The CCM aimed to double this figure by the end of 2024, with sources reporting that revenues exceeded MAD 700m in the year's first half.