The city of Sousse, Tunisia, will host the fifth edition of the International Festival of Awareness Videos (FIVS) on August 30\u201331, an event dedicated to creative audiovisual works that inspire social impact and cultural dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unveiled during a press conference at the Arab States Broadcasting Union headquarters in Tunis, the festival announced its dual competitions: the international contest themed \u201cSustainable Citizenship for a Growing World\u201d<\/em>, and the national Tunisian category, \u201cTourism in Tunisia through the Lens of Creativity\u2014A Driver of Development.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Algeria stands out once again as one of the leading participants, fielding 13 awareness videos<\/strong>, the highest contribution among foreign delegations. Out of 18 submissions, 13 Algerian films were selected, securing the country\u2019s place at the forefront for the fifth consecutive edition. These entries will compete among 73 films from 20 nations, chosen from a remarkable pool of 579 submissions representing 60 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adding to Algeria\u2019s prominence, acclaimed filmmaker Yahia Mezahim<\/strong>\u2014renowned for his works \u201cEl Dhamma,\u201d \u201cEl Barrani,\u201d<\/em> and \u201cTimoucha\u201d<\/em>\u2014will serve on the festival\u2019s jury. The panel will be chaired by Tunisian actor Salah Eddine Mseddi<\/strong>, alongside Tunisian actress Kawther El Bardi<\/strong>, celebrated in Algeria for her role in the popular series \u201cAchour El Acher\u201d<\/em>, Tunisian director Nasreddine Rekem<\/strong>, and Libyan artist Ramadan Al-Mazdawi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Festival director Aymen Dardouri highlighted that the international competition is designed to promote noble values, fraternity, and social awareness, with strict criteria emphasizing originality, technical quality, and exclusive works made specifically for the event. Meanwhile, the Tunisian competition seeks to creatively spotlight the country\u2019s tourism potential as a cultural and economic driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Founder Walid Ben Hassan praised Algeria\u2019s enduring commitment: \u201cWe are delighted that Algeria remains the most consistent participant in FIVS, with 13 films this year. The presence of a great filmmaker like Yahia Mezahim on the jury brings immense value, and we look forward to expanding collaborations, including future workshops in Algeria.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Joining the press conference live, Mezahim underscored the festival\u2019s importance: \u201cCreating awareness videos with meaningful impact is crucial in an era flooded with content lacking substance. This festival gives young people a chance to influence minds positively, provided the works are crafted with depth and creativity rather than superficiality.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jury president Salah Eddine Mseddi echoed the sentiment, noting that the festival has grown stronger with every edition: \u201cEach year, the quality improves and the choice becomes harder. It is not only a competition but also a cultural bridge, giving participants an opportunity to discover Tunisia and promoting it as a destination.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The city of Sousse, Tunisia, will host the fifth edition of the International Festival of Awareness Videos (FIVS) on August 30\u201331, an event dedicated to creative audiovisual works that inspire social impact and cultural dialogue. 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