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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