Benin City Film Festival

(Updated 8 Feb 2023) This entries’ call is for the 2023 edition of the Benin City Film Festival, which offers a platform encouraging and promoting the works of local (community-based) as well as National, and International emerging filmmakers. It is a cost-friendly platform for showcasing these works in an environment where filmmakers have access to experienced industry professionals.

APPLICATION WINDOW

CLOSED

DEADLINE

31 Aug 2023

PRIZES

AWARD LIST:
Film of the Festival
Best Director
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Performance
Best Feature
Best Documentary Feature
Discovery Award
Best Short of the Festival
Best Asia Films
Best Asian American Film
Best European Film
Best Documentary Short
Best Animation Short
Best Music Video

Note that an entry fee is required. This fee ranges from $5 to $25 and depends on the date you submit as well as the category.

OTHER KEY DATES

February 1, 2023: Opening Date
March 31, 2023: Earlybird Deadline
June 15, 2023: Regular Deadline
September 30, 2023: Notification Date
November 9 – 11, 2023: Event Date