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West Africa's premier cinematic gathering invites filmmakers to submit narrative, documentary, and short films for the 2026 Official Selection. Showcase your film vision on an international stage.

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Late Deadline: September 18, 2026
Key Dates

Submission Timeline

July 3

Early Bird

Aug 15

Regular Deadline

Sept 18

Final Deadline

Eligibility & Standards

Let Your Story Be Seen.

The Abuja International Film Festival welcomes filmmakers from Nigeria, Africa and around the world to submit their work for consideration at the 23rd edition of AIFF.

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Eligibility & Standards

Let Your Story Be Seen.

The Abuja International Film Festival welcomes filmmakers from Nigeria, Africa and around the world to submit their work for consideration at the 23rd edition of AIFF.

Premiere Status

Technical Specs

Category Rules

Films must maintain specific premiere status requirements to be eligible for consideration in competitive categories. Review our detailed policy for full clarity.

Adherence to our technical delivery specifications is crucial for optimal presentation on all festival screens. We ensure a world-class cinematic experience for every official selection.

Review the specific guidelines for Narrative, Documentary, and Short Film categories. Each genre has unique criteria to ensure fair and accurate judging for the Golden Frame Awards.

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Your Vision, Our Stage

Join the ranks of pan-African auteur cinema and global storytellers. Submit your film today and be part of West Africa's most prestigious cinematic gathering.

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