Are you ready to dive into the magical meeting point of animation and gaming?
Marrakech – The International Festival of Animated Cinema in Meknes (FICAM) — that magical week where creatives, dreamers, and storytellers collide — is back, and this time it’s bringing gaming along for the ride.
From May 16 to 21, animation’s most devoted fans and video game enthusiasts will unite for a six-day celebration of all things animated and pixelated.
And before you ask: no, you don’t need to be a gamer or an animation junkie to enjoy this.
All you need is a love of storytelling and a curiosity for how our favorite worlds are built.
Because, let’s be honest, who hasn’t spent hours entranced by the lush animation of a film or gotten emotionally attached to a game character?
This year, FICAM’s 23rd edition isn’t just about exploring these two creative worlds — it’s about showing us how they’re practically soulmates.
Think of it: animation brings the heart, the visuals, and the emotional punches; gaming adds interactivity and layers of exploration. Together? They’re unstoppable.
The festival’s pièce de résistance will be its Forum des Métiers, an innovative career hub designed to bring animation and gaming professionals together with fresh talent.
It’s a giant matchmaking event — but instead of finding love, you’re finding inspiration, collaboration, and maybe even your next big career move.
Whether you’re a budding animator, a gamer with a dream, or just someone who loves watching creative minds at work, this forum promises to deliver.
Expect panel discussions, interactive workshops, and plenty of those “aha!” moments where you suddenly want to switch careers and start making games or films yourself.
Sure, the festival will geek out over how animation and gaming feed off each other.
But it’s also diving into the deeper stuff — like how the industries handle social responsibility.
Because let’s face it, these mediums don’t just entertain us; they shape our ideas, tell our stories, and sometimes even challenge our worldviews.
FICAM 2025 is putting big questions on the table: How do we create diverse stories that reflect real lives? How do we ensure inclusivity in gaming and animation? And how can these industries grow without losing sight of the people who make it all happen?
If this sounds like the creative reset you didn’t know you needed, mark your calendar.
Whether you’re there to network, fangirl over your favorite animators, or just soak in the energy of a space buzzing with ideas, FICAM 2025 promises to be unforgettable.
