Shashat Media at the Marrakech International Film Festival 2025
At the 2025 Marrakech International Film Festival, Shashat Media spoke with Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, about the festival’s growing importance within the global film landscape.
Kramer praised the festival’s lineup, calling it strong and thoughtfully curated. He said Marrakech is an amazing place to experience cinema, not only because of the films being shown, but because of the conversations that happen around them.
As the Academy Awards continue to become more global, Kramer explained that it is increasingly important for the Academy to remain present at film festivals around the world. Being part of international festivals allows the Academy to engage directly with filmmakers, understand different film cultures, and stay connected to emerging voices beyond Hollywood.
He emphasized that the Marrakech International Film Festival is a particularly important stop. For Kramer, the festival plays a key role in connecting with Middle Eastern and North African filmmakers, offering a space where stories from the region can be seen, discussed, and supported on an international stage.
Kramer said he was genuinely thrilled to be in Marrakech, describing the festival as both welcoming and essential. For him, it represents not just a celebration of cinema, but a meeting point for voices shaping the future of global film.
At Marrakech 2025, Kramer’s message was clear: cinema is no longer centered in one place, and festivals like Marrakech are vital to ensuring that the global conversation continues to grow.
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