19/12/2025
JCC 36 | Chabaka & Takmil Workshops — Awards Summary
At its 36th edition, the Carthage Film Festival (JCC) reaffirmed its historic role as a cornerstone for Arab and African cinema through the announcement of the Chabaka and Takmil workshop awards. These platforms continue to support films at crucial stages of development and post-production, amplifying powerful voices and stories from across the region and beyond.
✨ Chabaka Workshop Highlights
Among the most celebrated projects was Land Beyond by Nadine Salib (Egypt), which received multiple awards, alongside strong recognition for films from Tunisia, Jordan, Sudan, and the DR Congo. The prizes reflected a rich diversity of themes and cinematic approaches, supported by major partners including CNCI, Al Jazeera Documentary, Red Sea Film Festival, Canal+ Afrique, TV5 Monde, OIF, and the Institut Français de Tunisie.
🎬 Takmil Workshop Highlights
The Takmil Workshop honored films in post-production tackling urgent political and human realities. Notable winners included Chronicles from the Siege by Abdallah Al-Khatib (Palestine), Solo by Amine Boukhris (Tunisia)—which received several awards—and You Don’t Die Two Times by Ager Ouesleti (Tunisia). Projects from Egypt, Mali, and Tunisia stood out, underscoring Takmil’s role in bringing bold cinematic visions to completion.
🌍 Together, Chabaka and Takmil embody JCC’s long-standing commitment to nurturing independent cinema and strengthening creative networks across the Arab world and Africa.
Coverage by The World Screen
