Film Africa 2020 submissions open and dates announced!

Genre : Calls for papers
Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv
Release/publication date : 2020
Published on : 23/03/2020

Film Africa, London's biennial festival celebrating the best African  cinema brought to you by the Royal African Society, returns for its 9th edition this autumn and submissions are now open!

From Friday 30 October- Sunday 8 November 2020 at five venues across London, Film Africa 2020 will present another electric film programme accompanied by a vibrant series of events, including director Q&As, talks and discussions; professional workshops and master classes; school screenings and family activities; parties and our highly popular Film Africa LIVE! music nights. Want to be part of the action? The submit your film now!
 
How to submit

Established in 2011, Film Africa is a key event in London's thriving cultural calendar. The festival accepts films of all lengths and genres, including features, documentaries, shorts and experimental titles. You can submit via our online submissions platform FilmFreeway. Your film may be eligible for our festival awards - The Baobab Award for Best Short and the Audience Award for Best Feature. For more information on eligibility, fees and how to submit click here

The deadline is 30 June 2020. We look forward to receiving your submissions!

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Film Africa at a glance

Partners

  • Arterial network
  • Media, Sports and Entertainment Group (MSE)
  • Gens de la Caraïbe
  • Groupe 30 Afrique
  • Alliance Française VANUATU
  • PACIFIC ARTS ALLIANCE
  • FURTHER ARTS
  • Zimbabwe : Culture Fund Of Zimbabwe Trust
  • RDC : Groupe TACCEMS
  • Rwanda : Positive Production
  • Togo : Kadam Kadam
  • Niger : ONG Culture Art Humanité
  • Collectif 2004 Images
  • Africultures Burkina-Faso
  • Bénincultures / Editions Plurielles
  • Africiné
  • Afrilivres

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