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The Bantu Film Festival is a Pan-African film festival in Botswana that is aimed at celebrating excellence in African cinema by creating a sense of community amongst African filmmakers through capacity building, panel discussions, film screenings and an award ceremony.
What is our vision?
To create a community that celebrates African excellence through a festival that promotes and develops the African Film Industry.
What is our mission?
1. To foster collaborations amongst African countries.
2. Empower filmmakers with the necessary skills and knowledge that will enhance their expertise.
Best Short film
Best Documentary
Best Feature Film
Best Animation
Best Director
Best Cinematographer
Best Editor
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best sound designer
Honorable mention award
February 24
Opening Date
February 28
Early Bird Deadline
April 10
Regular deadline
April 30
Late deadline
June 30
Notification date
October 14 – 18
Event date
Festival Director
Lesedi Mphothwe
Technical Director
Lebogang V. Pilane
Administration Manager
Wame P. Lekgetho
Marketing Officer
Mareledi Paulo
Stanbic Incubator, Unit G26
Fairgrounds Mall
Gaborone
Botswana
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