Content overview: “Kleber Mendonça Filho to Mentor Marrakech Film Festival’s Atlas Workshops as 30 Projects S”. Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho has been named patron of the 9th Atlas Workshops, the project development platform of the Marrakech Film Festival. Known for The Secret Agent and Bacurau, Mendonça Filho will mentor 30 selected projects from emerging filmmakers across Africa and the Middle East. His appointment follows previous patrons Cristian Mungiu and Jeff Nichols, signaling the workshop’s growing prestige. The selection includes 17 feature fiction projects, 7 documentaries, and 6 works in progress, chosen from over 300 applications.
These projects represent 11 countries, with a strong presence from Morocco, Egypt, and Tunisia. The Atlas Workshops provide tailored mentorship, industry meetings, and post-production support, aiming to connect regional talent with international partners. For filmmakers, the program offers a crucial springboard to global festivals and funding. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.