Film festival submission deadlines – Africa
Upcoming film festival submission deadlines, fees and eligibility, with official links. Updated regularly and checked against official sources.
Open for submissions (3)
FESPACO – Festival Panafricain du Cinéma et de la Télévision de Ouagadougou (30th, 2027)Ouagadougou, Burkina FasoDeadline: 20 October 2026Open for submissions
Mpumalanga International Film Festival (MIFF) 2027Mbombela, South AfricaDeadline: 31 October 2026Open for submissionsDurban International Film Festival (DIFF) – 48th editionDurban, South AfricaDeadline: 23 November 2026Open for submissionsDetails are shown in the original language of the organizer.
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