4-7 September 2025
Afro-Australian Filmmakers—Shape the Future of African Cinema in Australia!
Are you an Afro-Australian filmmaker, storyteller, or creative? We’re crafting a powerful industry event for Africa Film Fest Australia 2025, and we want YOU at the heart of it!
This is an opportunity to create an event that truly serves your needs, ambitions, and vision.
Tell us what matters most!
Take 2 minutes to complete our quick survey, and help us design an industry event that elevates your work, connects you with the right people, and fuels your journey in the film industry.
Call for Submissions For Short Films!
We invite filmmakers from African backgrounds and those telling African stories to showcase their work at AFFA 2025.
🔹 Submission Criteria:
✔ Films must be no longer than 40 minutes
✔ Must highlight African stories, themes, or perspectives
✔ Open to filmmakers in Australia and globally
✔ All genres welcome (drama,fiction, documentary, animation, experimental)
✔ Films from 1st January 2022
🔹 Key Dates:📅 Submission Deadline: 31 May 2025
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