Moroccan Talents to Watch: Leyna Tahiri, Driss Ramdi, Youssef Michraf, Meriame Essadak

Key Highlights

• Programs like the Atlas Workshops have been instrumental in connecting emerging auteurs onto the international stage, while initiatives such as the female-focused Tamayouz Foundation — founded by three Moroccan filmmakers and two producers — work to remove barriers to entry.
• The foundation provides entry-level training for women interested in the industry, along with financial support and mentorship in directing, screenwriting, production and post-production, and has also experienced significant growth in recent years.
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• Popular on Variety Meriame Essadak – Producer Meriame Essadak has worn many hats throughout her career, moving from education to foreign services to marketing before breaking into film through incubator programs with the Tamayouz Cinema Foundation and the Atlas Workshops.