I'm Migrant Film Festival

Open for submissions

About

3rd annual festival (2027 programme) at Genesis Cinema, London, showcasing films by SWANA-heritage and diaspora filmmakers, as well as filmmakers working in the SWANA region who advance its culture. Submissions opened 9 September 2026.

Location

London, United Kingdom

Festival dates

2027 programme · Genesis Cinema, London

Deadlines

9 October 2026 · Early bird deadline
20 November 2026 · Standard deadline
10 December 2026 · Late / final deadline

Eligibility

Filmmakers of SWANA heritage or diaspora (official country list includes the Arab states plus Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan and others), or filmmakers working in SWANA advancing its culture. Fiction and documentary accepted; formats not further restricted on the official page. Contact:

Categories

Fiction, Documentary, MENA

Region

Arab world

Details checked on

7 October 2026

Details are shown in the original language of the organizer.

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