CARTHAGE FILM FESTIVAL — JCC (Journées Cinématographiques de Carthage)
The Carthage Film Festival (Journées Cinématographiques de Carthage, or JCC) is the oldest film festival in both Africa and the Arab world, founded in Tunis, Tunisia in 1966. Initially biennial, it became annual in 2014. The 36th edition took place in December 2025. JCC is dedicated to cinema from the Arab world, Africa, and the Global South, with competitive sections for feature films, documentaries, and short films. The Tanit d'Or (Golden Tanit) is the festival's top prize. JCC also runs Takmil, a post-production support programme for Arab and African films. The festival is a critical platform for Francophone and North African filmmakers, complementing Marrakech (already in this guide) and FESPACO (also in this guide).
Deadline
JCC 2026 expected December 2026, Tunis, Tunisia. Watch jcctunisie.org for call for submissions.
Cost
Submission via FilmFreeway (fees may apply)
Format
Feature fiction, documentary, short films. Competition for films from Africa, the Arab world, and the Global South.
Eligibility
Filmmakers from Africa, the Arab world, and the Global South. Films must be recent productions.
What You Get
Festival screening and awards eligibility including the Tanit d'Or (Golden Tanit). Networking with North African and Arab film industry professionals. Access to the Takmil post-production support programme. Visibility across the Francophone African and Arab film ecosystem.
What to Submit
Completed film via the JCC submission platform or FilmFreeway.
Insider Tips
JCC is essential for Francophone African and North African filmmakers. It is the oldest film festival on both the African and Arab continents, and selection carries significant prestige. The Takmil post-production programme is particularly valuable for filmmakers who need finishing funds. Combined with FESPACO (Francophone pan-African), Marrakech (Morocco/international), and the Durban FilmMart (industry market), JCC anchors the North African film calendar.
Watch jcctunisie.org from mid-2026 for JCC 2026 submission dates.
Verify dates and eligibility on the official website before applying.
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