The Chamber
A young man lives in a dark, strange chamber, unsuitable for a decent life, trying to cope with constant disturbances from outside. One day, strange people bring him something that will change his life and lead him on a journey of contradictions, troubles and uncertainties.
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Fidae SbaaiDirector
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Fidae SbaaiWriter
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Ahmed KchikichProducer
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Marouan Ben LarbiKey Cast"The Chamber guy"
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Mohamed Larbi AbdiKey Cast"The costume guy"
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Zohra AmmariKey Cast"The seamstress"
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Ahmed Hossaini DokkaliKey Cast"The construction worker"
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Cooper Lee SmithOriginal Music
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Project Title (Original Language):الشامبري
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:15 minutes
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Completion Date:July 25, 2024
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Production Budget:5,000 USD
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Country of Origin:Morocco
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Country of Filming:Morocco
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Language:No Dialogue
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
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Sahar International Short Film FestivalManchester
United Kingdom
October 26, 2024
World Premiere
Best Fiction Short Film -
Festival du court-métrage Marocain de Sidi KacemSidi Kacem
Morocco
November 1, 2024
Moroccan Premiere
Best Actor (Marouan Ben Larbi) -
Black Cat Award International Film FestivalLa Paz
November 11, 2024
Special Mention About Directing -
KASBAH Film Festival OuarzazateOuarzazate
Morocco
November 7, 2024 -
International Festival of Cinema and Immigration OujdaOujda
Morocco
November 24, 2024
Tangier Film Festival -
Tangier Film FestivalTangier
Morocco
November 21, 2024
Official Selection -
Fantasticon Film FestMilan
Italy
November 22, 2024
Italian Premiere
Official Selection -
Karama Human Rights Film FestivalAman
Jordan
December 9, 2024
Jordanian Premiere
Karama Feather Award Nominee -
Varsity Film ExpoLusaka
Zambia
December 5, 2024
Honorable Mention -
The 13th Festival of Cinematic ClubsEl Jadida
Morocco
December 11, 2024
Directing Award & Best Actor (Marouan Ben Larbi) -
Coliseum International Film FestivalRome
Italy
December 5, 2024
Official Selection -
TanjaZoom (Tangier Social Cinema Festival)Tangier
Morocco
December 20, 2024
Official Selection -
Festival de GomaGoma
December 9, 2024
Official Selection -
Festival National du Court-Métrage de BerrechidBerrechid
Morocco
December 28, 2024
Grand Prize -
Trans Africa International Film FestivalAdamawa
Nigeria
November 29, 2024 -
Emirates Film FestivalDubai
United Arab Emirates
January 24, 2025 -
Kalakari Film FestDewas
India
January 17, 2025 -
Ahmedabad International Film FestivalAhmedabad
India
April 18, 2025 -
Dystopian Fragments Rawy FilmsAmsterdam
Netherlands
March 28, 2025 -
Al Awdah International Film FestivalGaza
Palestine, State of
May 15, 2025 -
Rif International Amazigh Film FestivalTetouan
Morocco
May 23, 2025 -
Orlando International Film FestivalOrlando
United States
June 20, 2025 -
International Festival of Red Cross and Health FilmsVarna
Bulgaria
June 13, 2025 -
Mediterraneo Festival CortoDiamante
Italy
August 2, 2025 -
Southport International Short Film FestivalSouthport
United Kingdom
July 20, 2025 -
Kobani International Film FestivalBochum
Germany
September 5, 2025
Quarter-Finalist -
Bardia International Film FestivalCairo
Egypt
September 11, 2025 -
Realtime International FILM FestivalBristol
United Kingdom
October 17, 2025 -
7th Nepal Cultural International Film FestivalKathmandu
Nepal
January 30, 2026 -
Bardia International Film FestivalCairo
Egypt -
The Chenini Mediterranean Film Days
Tunisia -
NanoCon International Film Festival
United States
Award Nominee -
Egyptian American Film Festival
United States -
Films That Move
Jamaica
Honorable Mention -
Tianjin International Academic Film FestivalTianjin
China -
Midnight Monster Club Short Film Festival
United States -
Taza Festival International Ciné-CaféTaza
Morocco -
CinemaKing International Film Festival
Bangladesh -
Out Of The Frame Marrakech Short Film DaysMarrakech
Morocco -
Cinestesya Film Festival
Portugal -
VisiOn Film Festival
Italy -
Out Of The Frame Marrakech Short Film DaysMarrakech
Morocco -
Yarha Film FestivalYaoundé
Cameroon
Jury Special Mention -
Sumer Film Festival
Iraq
Golden Sumer Shield 1st prize -
Nepal Africa International Film Festival
Nepal -
Julob International Film Festival
Nigeria -
The Short Film Channel
United Kingdom -
Famagusta Film Festival
United States
Honorable Mention -
ICJ International Film Award
Ukraine -
Douala International Film FestivalDouala
Cameroon
Jury Special Mention
Fidae Sbaai is a Moroccan filmmaker, screenwriter, editor, and graphic designer based in Tangier. With over 15 years of experience in the audiovisual industry, he holds a Professional License in Cinema and Audiovisual, a Specialized Technician Diploma in Infographics, and an advanced diploma in French (DALF C1). Fidae has created numerous cinematic projects, including the short films “Instinct (2012)”, “The Riddle (2014)”, and “The Chamber (2024)”, as well as the documentaries “To me... (2010)” and Once Kachela (2011). He also participated in the Chevrolet Middle East project at the Original Narrative Film Festival in Dubai, alongside the presentation of his short film “The Riddle”.
Throughout his career, Fidae has won several awards, including the Audience Award for his documentary “To me...” at the Cinéma Jeunes Talents Festival in Tangier. His short film “The Riddle” earned him the Best Director Award at the International Festival in Tyre, Lebanon, the Grand Prize at the International Youth Film Festival in Palestine, as well as numerous top awards at national festivals in Morocco.