Benin City Film Festival

(Updated 15 Feb 2025) This entries’ call is for the 2025 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

ACTIVE

DEADLINE

25 Aug 2025

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, 2025: Opening Date
May 31, 2025: Earlybird Deadline
July 31, 2025: Regular Deadline
September 25, 2025: Notification Date
November 27 – 29, 2025: Event Date