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FESPACO 2027 Call for Films
FESPACO — Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Funding amount
Not specified as a guaranteed grant
Deadline
September 20, 2026
Level
Early Career
Mid Career
Other
What's covered
Networking
Global Media Exposure
Global Recognition
About this opportunity
FESPACO 2027 is accepting film submissions from African filmmakers and filmmakers from the African diaspora for its 30th edition. The festival provides an important platform for African cinema, with opportunities for visibility, recognition, professional networking and engagement with the African and international film industry. Eligible works include feature films, documentaries, short films, series and animation.
Requirements
- Be an African filmmaker or filmmaker from the African diaspora.
- Submit an eligible film produced within the period specified by the festival.
- Films must comply with the relevant competition/category requirements.
- Submit the required film materials and technical information.
- Follow the festival's submission and eligibility rules for the selected category.
- Complete the submission before the deadline.