The first edition · FIVS archive 2021
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The first edition
Sousse, 10–11–12 September 2021
The live events of the festival’s first edition took place on 10, 11 and 12 September 2021 on Twin Cities Square in Sousse, the jewel of Tunisia and the Mediterranean. The shows were open to the public and attended by thousands of people as well as official and cultural figures.
The festival opened with the official opening ceremony, staged on a dazzling stage equipped with the latest presentation and lighting technology. It was broadcast live on television, with videos and works produced especially for the occasion shown on giant screens, and relayed at the same time on social media.
The events closed with the awards ceremony, at which the festival presented substantial cash prizes to the winners, as well as the opportunity for outstanding participants to take part in training courses in audiovisual production.
Venue
Sousse Museum and Boujaafar corniche, Sousse, Tunisia
Dates
13, 14 and 15 August 2021
Community campaigns and promotional events
Alongside the shows, the festival grounds hosted entertainment and promotional events for national products, tourism and local heritage; community campaigns were also organised in collaboration with partner organisations and associations.