Africa Film Festivals - 2026

Cairo International Film Festival Submissions

FIAPF-accredited international film festival in Egypt presenting competitive sections for feature films, documentaries, and short films. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film and documentary short awards.

Documentary, Egypt, Feature, FIAPF Class, A List, Short

FESPACO

Major African festival in Ouagadougou for African and diaspora filmmakers.

Burkino Faso, Documentary, Feature, FIAPF Class, Short

Alexandria Short Film Festival Submissions

International short film festival in Egypt where qualifying winners become eligible for Academy Awards and BAFTA consideration.

Egypt, Oscar Qualifying, BAFTA Qualifying, A List, Short