About Us

The AFCC International Film Festival is a dynamic platform dedicated to showcasing groundbreaking films that push the boundaries of storytelling and visual artistry. As a division of AfroComicCon and our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and Afrofuturistic representation in the film industry.

Our festival celebrates the work of talented filmmakers, content creators, and screenwriters from all backgrounds, with a particular focus on underrepresented communities of color. We seek films that inspire, challenge, and entertain, while also promoting important social and cultural messages.

Our Focus

We are passionate about films that explore the realms of science fiction, speculative Black fiction, horror, fantasy, anime, superheroes, and comic books. We are interested in short and feature films.

Our Mission

The AFCC International Film Festival aims to:

Amplify diverse voices by providing a platform for filmmakers from underrepresented communities.
Celebrate Afrofuturism and its impact on contemporary culture.
Foster collaboration between filmmakers, artists, and industry professionals.
Engage audiences through thought-provoking and visually stunning films.
We believe that film has the power to inspire change and shape the future. Join us in celebrating the art of storytelling and the power of cinema.

Awards & Prizes

Prizes awarded for Category winners and our Audience Afro Pick Audience Choice Award.

Rules & Terms

We are accepting short films up to 30 mins in length. An Afro-futuristic theme is encouraged.

1) Projects/Films completed prior to January 1, 2019, are not eligible for the film festival.

2) Projects/Films that have been released via any distribution platform (Blue-Ray, DVD, Streaming, or Video on Demand) are ineligible.

3) Projects/Films that have been previously exhibited theatrically at one or more private screenings for which tickets were not sold to the general public retain eligibility for the AFCCI film festival.

4) It is the sole responsibility of the Applicant to secure authorization and permission from the copyright owner(s) of any and all copyrighted content or materials included within the submitted Project/Film. Filmmakers/Producers MUST own or have licensed the rights to any images, music, or video included in the film. This statement includes all trademarked content, materials, or symbols. (Documentation must be provided before being screened online or via cable or theatrically).

5) AFCC reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Applicant, any Project/Film with any unauthorized inclusion of copyrighted or trademarked content or materials. AFCC has the right to waive selection criteria based on special circumstances.

6) Projects/Films submitted for previous AFCC film festivals can be resubmitted only if the current version of the project/film differs greatly from the previous submission.

7) Applicants submitting a Project/Film that contains significant non-English spoken dialogue must provide on-screen English subtitles. AFCC reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Applicant, any Project/Film that contains significant non-English spoken dialogue that does not include accompanying on-screen English subtitles.

8) All selected films may be excerpted for up to 2 minutes (max) for publicity purposes.

9) All projects/films must be submitted via the FilmFreeway platform. Do not send DVDs, drives, or files to AFCC Festival Team members.

10) All accepted films will be screened digitally via the FilmFreeway platform. Transmedia projects will live on the AfroComicCon site for a period of time not to exceed 1 year from the date of the AFCC festival.

11) Please note, that notification letters will be sent electronically.

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  • Tom Paul Martin

    It felt very special to be part of AfroComicCon in 2024. Though we couldn't attend in person, we were honoured that 'Where Are All the Gay Superheroes?' was part of the programme and played in front of such a large audience. It ended up being our US premiere, which felt fitting. Thank you AfroComicCon!

    January 2025
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  • Miranda Kahn

    The AfroComiCon is a wonderful festival to be a part of! The location is iconic (at the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland) and it is well organized with great attendance. The festival organizers are very helpful and communicative. It was a great experience!

    December 2024
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  • Chris Carthern

    AfroComicCon International Film Festival was an amazing festival to meet other creatives and display your own work. The networking was great and the energy was infectious. I would highly recommend attending this festival. There was comedy and also a fashion show in the middle of the festival.

    December 2024
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  • Dexter Pierce Jr.

    What an incredible event. The theatre and venue was beautiful! The experience was just a breath of fresh air. Power to the people!

    November 2024
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  • Airric Qualls

    I definitely will be submitting again next year! The festival staff was totally professional. A lot of the films I watched were so "different" in their own special way that it was refreshing to experience. Thank you to Hally and her staff for accepting our film.

    November 2024
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