FIFAK Kelibia Amateur Film Festival

مهرجان قليبية للأفلام الهاوية الدولي

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Arts & CultureKelibia
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsFounded in 1964, FIFAK predates every other
Language["ar"]Currency: TND
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

FIFAK Kelibia Amateur Film Festival in Kelibia

FIFAK, the Festival International du Film Amateur de Kelibia, is Tunisia's oldest film event, founded in 1964 in the Cap Bon coastal town of Kelibia. Organized by the Federation Tunisienne des Cinéastes Amateurs with backing from the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, its 38th edition ran August 16-23, 2025, screening work across multiple amateur competition categories.

Before Tunisia had a national film festival circuit of any scale, it had FIFAK.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Founded in 1964, FIFAK predates every other major Tunisian film festival, including the Carthage Film Festival, making it the country's longest-running cinema event and a rare surviving amateur-focused festival at that scale anywhere in the region

02

The mystery stays covered

Its structure reflects its amateur origins and mission: rather than one general competition, FIFAK runs parallel International, FTCA National, Independents and Schools, Screenplay, and Photography competitions, giving young and non-professional filmmakers multiple distinct paths to recognition

03

The city starts moving

Several filmmakers who built international careers passed through FIFAK early on, and the festival's continuous run since the 1960s, through periods of significant political change in Tunisia, gives it a institutional continuity matched by few other Tunisian cultural events

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

FIFAK continues Tunisia's mid-century tradition of amateur cine-club culture

Water and renewal

Living ritual

when non-professional filmmaking societies flourished under bodies like the FTCA's predecessor organization

The sacred route

Living ritual

and Kelibia's own identity as a Cap Bon fishing and vineyard town

The local code

Living ritual

home to a Byzantine-era coastal fort

Tradition 5

Living ritual

gives the festival a small-town counterweight to Tunisia's more urban

Tradition 6

Living ritual

capital-centered film events

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

For FIFAK Kelibia Amateur Film Festival, plan transport around the exact Kelibia venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Light, breathable summer clothing given Kelibia's August coastal heat; casual dress is standard throughout, with a light layer for evening outdoor screenings by the sea.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For FIFAK Kelibia Amateur Film Festival, stay near the part of Kelibia you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ar"] · TND

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map36.85 N, 11.09 EOpen in Google Maps

Kelibia, Nabeul, Tunisia

Nearest airportTUN — Tunis Carthage
TransportFor FIFAK Kelibia Amateur Film Festival, plan transport around the exact Kelibia venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor FIFAK Kelibia Amateur Film Festival, stay near the part of Kelibia you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kelibia via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kelibia, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearLight, breathable summer clothing given Kelibia's August coastal heat; casual dress is standard throughout, with a light layer for evening outdoor screenings by the sea.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Tunisia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is FIFAK Kelibia Amateur Film Festival?

FIFAK Kelibia Amateur Film Festival is listed for August · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does FIFAK Kelibia Amateur Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Kelibia, Tunisia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kelibia, Nabeul, Tunisia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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