Africa Films For Impact Festival

(Updated 22 Mar 2025) The Africa Films for Impact Festival (AFFIF) is dedicated to showcasing and empowering films and filmmakers committed to Social Change themes in movie production across Africa, and the world.

APPLICATION WINDOW

ACTIVE

DEADLINE

31 Jul 2025

PRIZES

The 2025 Africa Films For Impact Festival will climax with an Impact Award Ceremony, which will premiere the closing film for the festival.

The Award categories for the 2025 edition of the festival include:

Best Film On Democracy, Accountability & Anti-Corruption
Best Film On Women Empowerment & Gender Equality
Best Film On Sexual & Gender Based Violence
Best Film On Human Trafficking and Migration
Best Film On Climate Change
Best Film On Human Right
Best Film On Peace, Security & Counter-Terrorism
Best Film (Narrative)
Best Documentary
Overall Best Film On Social Change

Note that a submission fee is required (ranging from $15 - $40 depending on the Film Category and/or the date you submit your entry).

OTHER KEY DATES

October 7, 2024: Applications Opened
February 28, 2025: Early Deadline
May 31, 2025: Regular Deadline
July 31, 2025: Late Deadline
September 1, 2025: Notification Date
November 12 – 15, 2025: Event Date