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Marrakech Festival Director on Luring Talent to Cultivate Mentorship

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Marrakech Film Festival taps into star power to amplify its mentorship mission and cement its place on the global cinema map.
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  • This year's festival saw breakout stars like Jacob Elordi and Sean Penn make high-profile appearances, drawing mainstream media attention unlike ever before.
  • Festival director says the goal is to use star power to cultivate mentorship opportunities and cement Marrakech's status as a key global event for up-and-coming filmmakers.
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Jacob Elordi, Sean Penn, Valeria Nicov, Marrakech Film Festival
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