Episodic SeriesFebruary 17, 2021
Submissions Closed
A competitive category for short-form series directed by, or written and produced by, persons of African descent.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to U.S. and international entries.
- Directed by, or written and produced by, individuals of African descent.
- Entrants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must submit one (1) episode, a series treatment, and/or series bible.
- Episode must not exceed 30 minutes, including credits.
- In English or with English subtitles.
- Principal photography must be completed on or after January 1, 2025.
- Episode with prior distribution or distribution commitments are not eligible.
- Must not have been previously exhibited or licensed for broadcast, cable, or online exhibition prior to ABFF (May 27–31, 2026).