Film festival submission deadlines – Arab world
Upcoming film festival submission deadlines, fees and eligibility, with official links. Updated regularly and checked against official sources.
Open for submissions (9)
Animatex Animation Festival 2027 (7th) – CairoCairo, EgyptDeadline: 15 October 2026Open for submissions
Toronto Arab Film FestivalToronto, CanadaDeadline: 22 October 2026Open for submissions
I'm Migrant Film FestivalLondon, United KingdomDeadline: 20 November 2026Open for submissions
San Diego Arab Film FestivalSan Diego, United StatesDeadline: 23 November 2026Open for submissions
Saudi Film FestivalDhahran, Saudi ArabiaDeadline: 30 November 2026Open for submissions
Dana Film FestivalDubai, United Arab EmiratesDeadline: 30 November 2026Open for submissionsLuxor African Film FestivalLuxor, EgyptDeadline: 15 December 2026Open for submissions
Arab Film Festival at the Arab American National MuseumDearborn, Michigan, United StatesDeadline: 10 January 2027Open for submissions
Beirut Animation NightsBeirut, LebanonDeadline: 1 February 2027Open for submissionsDetails are shown in the original language of the organizer.
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