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Creatives Film and Arts Festival

The Creatives Film and Arts Festival is open to everyone including filmmakers, artists, writers, producers and actors, while still championing powerful stories and unique perspectives of African creatives and those in the diaspora.

APPLICATION WINDOW

ACTIVE

DEADLINE

24 Nov 2025

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PRIZES

People’s Choice Award (Viewer’s Pick)
Best Feature Film
Best Thriller / Suspense Film
Best Dramatic Short Film
Best Science Fiction / Fantasy Film
Best Special Interest / Experimental Film
Best AI or Tech-Enhanced Film
Best Dramatic Horror / Thriller
Best Comedy Film / Skit (Local and International)
Best Singer / Songstress (Music in a Movie)
Best Animation
Best Documentary
Best Photography
Best Screenplay
Best Women-Inspired Film / Documentary
Best Environmental Film
Best Cinematography

Note that while the vast majority of entries are free, a couple of categories may require a submission fee (ranging from $9 -$15).

OTHER KEY DATES

May 13, 2025: Applications Opened
December 1, 2025: Notification Date
December 15 – 21, 2025: Event Date

HOST COUNTRIES

Nigeria United States

Note that while some organisers may accept applications from all around the world, you may still be required to travel to the host country in order to take part in the later stages of a competition for instance, or you may be required to live there for a period of time to take part in a funded programme (e.g. scholarship, incubator, accelerator).

Multiple host countries may mean that no travel is required.

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Credit: Creatives Film and Arts Festival

Date Added: 18 Oct 2025