CATEGORIES & SUBMISSIONS
SUBMISSION DEADLINES AND FEES FOR ALL CATEGORIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Regular Deadline: Closed
Late Deadline: Closed
Notification Date: Closed
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NARRATIVE FEATURES
A Narrative Feature is an original motion picture that tells a fictional story or narrative. This is a competitive section for feature-length films (over 89 minutes).
Must be directed by or written AND produced by persons of African descent.
Submissions are accepted in the following genres:
1. Comedy
2. Drama
3. Horror/Thriller/Sci-Fi
4. Romantic Comedy
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Must be directed and primarily produced by persons of African descent.
Documentary is a non-fictional motion-picture intended to document reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction, education, or maintaining a historical record. This is a competitive section.
SHORT FILM - NARRATIVE
Short Film is an original motion picture that has a running time of twenty (20) minutes or less, including all credits.
Must be directed, AND produced/written by a person of African descent.
1. Can be narrative or documentary
2. All genres may be submitted
SHORT DOCS
Must be directed and primarily produced by persons of African descent. Follows the same run time as the Narrative Shorts section.
Documentary is a non-fictional motion-picture intended to document reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction, education, or maintaining a historical record. This is a competitive section.
Documentary is a non-fictional motion-picture intended to document reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction, education, or maintaining a historical record. This is a competitive section.
SOCIAL IMPACT STORIES
If you have an original motion picture that centers on the effect of an activity on the social fabric of a community and well-being of the individuals and families, consider submitting to this category.
Must be directed, written and primarily produced by persons of African descent. 1. Can be a feature or a short (see these categories for run times) 2. Can be narrative or documentary (see these categories for run times)
Must be directed, written and primarily produced by persons of African descent. 1. Can be a feature or a short (see these categories for run times) 2. Can be narrative or documentary (see these categories for run times)
ANIMATION & TECH DRIVEN PROJECTS
This category is focused on the intersection of technology and storytelling. Submitted content should be driven
/supported by, as well as utilizing the latest tech, including, but not limited to:
1. Animation
2. AI
3. MXR
4. Gaming
Other
Projects can be completed shorts or proof of concepts. Maximum runtime is 20 mins, inclusive of all credits. All genres are accepted.