Narrative Features (U.S & International)February 17, 2021
Submissions Now 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, 2022.
- Films that have been, or will be, broadcast or streamed on television or the internet, or released via any other public distribution platform (theatrical, Blu-ray, DVD, VOD, etc.) in any country prior to June 14, 2023, are not eligible for this category.
Award Eligibility
- Jury Award - Best Narrative Feature
- Jury Award - Best Director
- Best Actor