Deadline: November 15, 2021
The African Emerging Filmmakers Awards [AEFA] invite all filmmakers to submit their films.
The awards are a growing platform that encourages high-quality productions. The Awards Ceremony will be on November 27, 2021, at the Greyville Racecourse. The film submissions’ call-out period is now open until November 15, 2021. Film producers of African origin from all over the continent can submit their films. All film genres are accepted in a DVD format, USB, or by submitting a link via email.
South African filmmakers submitting films must attend the event if nominated. International producers must email an acceptance 30 seconds- 1-minute video clip so that the organizers can play it at the event should the submitted film wins.
Some of the submitted films will screen in a three-day EThekwini Film Market from November 19 to 21, 2021
AEFA kindly requests that submitted films be marked as follows: “The Film Title.” “The Producer’s Name.” and “The Producer’s Contact Details”
Categories are as follows:
Best Student Production/Film
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Screenplay/Writer
Best Authentic Film
Best Costume and Makeup
Best African Costume
Best Film in Vernacular
Best Sound
Best Original Music
Best Cinematographer
Best Editor
Best Director
Best Artistic Film
Best Feature Film
Film submissions must be hand-delivered
during office hours or sent via post to Durban Film Office, 41 Margaret Mncadi
Avenue, Rennie House, 11th Floor.
AEFA judges will not consider films with technical errors. For any inquiries regarding award submissions, contact eThekwini Filmmakers Association (EFA) via email at efa031@gmail.com or call Angie Msani on +27 67 022 7974 for international and South African participants.
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