Documentary Features

Godisamang Khunou accepts the 2025 Best Documentary Feature Award for Black Women and Sex

SUBMISSIONS

Description

A competitive section of non-fiction feature-length films directed by or about persons of African descent. Selected films compete for the Jury Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Open to U.S. and international entries.
  2. Directed by or about persons of African descent.
  3. Primarily produced, financed, creatively led, and developed in the U.S.
  4. Entrants must be 18 or older.
  5. Minimum runtime of 60 minutes.
  6. In English or with English subtitles.
  7. Completed post-production on or after January 1, 2025.
  8. Must not have been previously exhibited or licensed for broadcast, cable, or online exhibition prior to ABFF (May 27-31, 2026).

Early deadline: November 7
Final deadline: February 10