Submissions Closed
A competitive section for feature-length films directed by and/or both written and produced by persons of African descent.
Eligibility Criteria
- Films must have a 72-minute minimum runtime.
- Films must have been directed and/or both written and produced by a person of African descent.
- Entrants must be 18 yrs. or older.
- Open to U.S. and international entries.
- Films must be in the English language or contain English-language subtitles.
- Films must have completed post-production on or after January 1, 2024.
- Films with prior distribution or a distribution commitment are not eligible for this section.
Award Eligibility
- Jury Award - Best Narrative Feature ($2,500 cash prize)
- Jury Award - Best Director ($2,500 cash prize)