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African Diaspora Cinema Festival (ADCF) — 10th Edition, 2–5 September 2026

10th edition of the African Diaspora Cinema Festival (ADCF), Florence, Italy, 2–5 September 2026. A primary international platform for African diaspora film and arts since 2013 — includes music, live performance, dance, fashion exhibitions, and book presentations alongside film. Non-profit, dedicated to Black stories and images. Hosted by InStabile – Culture in movimento.

Deadline

Official deadline: 31 May 2026 | Late deadline: 30 June 2026

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Cost

Check FilmFreeway for submission fees

Format

Feature films and short films by and about the African diaspora

Eligibility

Films by or about the African diaspora. International applicants welcome. Check FilmFreeway listing for genre and runtime requirements.

What You Get

Official selection and screening at ADCF in Florence, Italy — one of the leading international African diaspora film platforms

What to Submit

Submit via FilmFreeway — check listing for format, runtime, language and subtitle requirements.

Insider Tips

ADCF champions diaspora stories — films that speak to the African experience outside the continent, or bridge both worlds. The festival's broad arts programming means films in conversation with music, fashion, or literary traditions may resonate with programmers.

Official deadline: 31 May 2026 | Late: 30 June 2026 | Festival: 2–5 September 2026 (Florence, Italy)

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