International Narrative Features

Submissions Closed

A competitive category showcasing feature-length International films directed by or written and produced by persons of African descent. Selected films compete for the Jury Award for Best International Narrative Feature.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Directed by, or written and produced by, persons of African descent.
  2. Primarily produced, financed, creatively led, and developed outside the United States.
  3. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older.
  4. Minimum runtime of 72 minutes.
  5. In English or with English subtitles.
  6. Completed post-production on or after January 1, 2025.
  7. Must not have been previously exhibited or licensed for broadcast, cable, or online exhibition prior to ABFF (May 27–31, 2026).