NBO Project Showcase 2026
10 feature projects (5 documentaries, 5 fiction) selected at the NBO Film Festival's new industry track for films in development or pre-production. Selected projects pitch directly to international producers, buyers, and investors. The festival weekend (Oct 21–23) also features 12 industry panels covering streaming, co-productions, AI on set, and scoring; brunches and mixers with buyers, editors, and studio executives; work-in-progress screenings for finishing funds; and cash-grant awards including the Writers' Prize and the Dan Marano Scholarship.
Deadline
15 August 2026
Cost
Free to apply
Format
Feature films (fiction or creative documentary)
Eligibility
Feature film (fiction or creative documentary) with a strong African narrative. At least 20% of the project budget must already be secured. Filmmakers must be seeking international collaboration, sales, or distribution. Open to filmmakers across the African continent.
What You Get
A dedicated pitching slot at the NBO Pitching Sessions; 1-on-1 meetings with international buyers and festival scouts; eligibility for the NBO Development Grant (KES 250,000 in development funding).
Festival weekend: 21–23 October 2026 · Nairobi Garage + Unseen Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Verify dates and eligibility on the official website before applying.
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