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We’re BACK and submissions are officially OPEN!

NBO Film Fest 2025 is calling all storytellers from Africa and the African Diaspora!

Got a bold, brilliant film? We want to see it on the big screen!

Key Dates:

Early Deadline: May 1, 2025

Regular Deadline: June 1, 2025

Late Deadline: July 15, 2025

Extended Deadline: August 1, 2025

This year, we’ve introduced a small submission fee to help keep the festival strong and sustainable, so we can keep championing the stories that matter.

Let’s make 2025 the most unforgettable NBO Film Fest yet.

We can’t wait to watch your work light up the screen!