The Moroccan Cinematic Center has called upon professionals in the film industry to explore the burgeoning video game industry in Morocco and the opportunities it presents for collaboration between these two creative sectors. This initiative coincides with the upcoming Morocco Gaming Expo 2026, scheduled to take place in Rabat from May 20 to 24. In an official statement, the Moroccan Cinematic Center highlighted the numerous synergies that the video game industry offers with cinema, particularly through storytelling, artistic direction, animation, acting performances, and motion capture technology.
Moreover, the statement emphasized that this industry is paving the way for new horizons in creating interactive worlds, adapting audiovisual works into video games, and developing immersive interactive content for audiences. According to the announcement, the program for the Morocco Gaming Expo 2026, organized by the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, will feature intellectual seminars, thematic forums, and direct networking sessions (B2B). These events are designed to provide film professionals with opportunities for exchange, collaboration, and the exploration of advancements in the video game sector.
The Morocco Gaming Expo 2026 aims to showcase the rapidly growing video game industry while fostering cooperation between local stakeholders and their international counterparts. Organizers expect participation from video game developers, publishers, startups, professional eSports players, investors, researchers, and students, with attendance anticipated to reach record levels. This event symbolizes a significant step toward enhancing the synergy between the cinematic and gaming industries, paving the way for innovative collaborations and creative developments.
As reported by maroc24.com.
