African Film Festival (East Africa) 2026 — Earlybird Deadline 8 May
East Africa-focused African Film Festival accepting submissions for short films filmed at least partially in Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi, South Sudan, Ethiopia, DRC or Kenya. Festival held 12 December 2026. Free earlybird submissions. All programmers are African.
Deadline
Earlybird: 8 May 2026 (free submission). Check FilmFreeway for regular and late deadline tiers.
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Cost
Free (earlybird) — check FilmFreeway for regular and late fees
Format
Short films (under 45 minutes)
Eligibility
Films must be at least partially filmed in Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi, South Sudan, Ethiopia, DRC or Kenya. Exceptions for films written and directed by citizens of those countries, filmed abroad. Completed no earlier than 1 September 2025. Runtime under 45 minutes.
What You Get
Official selection at the African Film Festival (East Africa edition), 12 December 2026
What to Submit
Submit via FilmFreeway — check listing for full technical requirements and language/subtitle requirements.
Insider Tips
All programmers are African — stories that speak authentically to East African experience have the strongest case. Films in local languages are welcome. Submit earlybird (by 8 May) to avoid fees.
URGENT: Earlybird deadline 8 May 2026 (free submission). Festival: 12 December 2026.
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