African Film Festivals (AFF) is a dedicated online resource designed to showcase and promote African film festivals worldwide. We aim to connect filmmakers, film enthusiasts, and industry professionals with diverse African cinematic experiences.

Yes, our platform is free for users to browse and discover African film festivals. However, we offer a freemium model, which means that while basic listing and promotion features are free, additional premium features can be accessed through a subscription.

Any African film festival, regardless of its location, can submit itself to our platform. We welcome submissions from festivals across the African continent and the diaspora.

To submit your film festival, simply visit our submission page and follow the instructions. You will be required to provide basic information about your festival, such as its name, dates, location, and a brief description.

You can include a variety of information in your festival listing, including:

• Basic Information: Name, dates, location, website, social media links
• Focus: Genre, theme, or specific focus of the festival
• Call for Entries: Deadline, eligibility criteria, submission guidelines
• Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number of the festival’s contact person

Once your submission is reviewed and approved, your festival will typically be listed on the platform within 24-48 hours.

By listing your festival on our platform, you can:

• Increase Visibility: Reach a wider audience of filmmakers, film enthusiasts, and industry professionals.
• Attract Submissions: Encourage filmmakers to submit their work to your festival.
• Network with Other Festivals: Connect with other African film festivals and industry professionals.
• Promote Your Festival: Utilize our platform’s marketing and promotion tools to reach your target audience.

Yes, you can customize your festival’s listing by adding images, videos, and detailed descriptions. You can also use our platform’s SEO tools to optimize your listing for search engines.

We offer a variety of tools to help you promote your festival on our platform, including:

• Social Media Sharing: Share your festival’s listing on social media platforms.
• Email Marketing: Send targeted email campaigns to our user base.
• Banner Advertising: Purchase banner ads to promote your festival on our platform.
• Featured Listings: Pay a fee to have your festival featured on our homepage and in search results.