the Annaba Mediterranean Film Festival (AMFF) was launched in 2016, its distinctive edge was its focus on first-time achievements in cinema. International juries select winners.
As one of the leading film festivals in North Africa, AMFF showcases premieres of films created by established filmmakers as well as outstanding works by up-and-coming directors from around the world, in a variety of sections.
In our main Competition, we continue to accept submissions from Mediterranean countries for films that have not yet been released in Algeria (Algerian Premiere), including documentary and short film features.
And for the first time, the Southern Mediterranean Future section will highlight films by emerging Directors from Southern Mediterranean countries, including those from north Africa and the Middle East, who have directed no more than three feature-length films.
We are happy to cover flight ticket [the director and 2 actors from the movie] and your accommodation at a five-star hotel in Annaba Hotel, for 8 nights.
"Official Competition - Main Competition: See Rules & Terms"
Mediterranean Competition Section :
Grand Prix : Golden ghazal Trophy, Certificate and 2.3 million DZD (Two million three hundred thousand Algerian dinars)
-Special Jury Prize: Trophy, Certificate
-Award for Best Director: Trophy, Certificate
-Award for Best Actress : Trophy, Certificate
-Award for Best Actor: Trophy, Certificate
-Award for Best Screenplay: Trophy, Certificate
- Audience Award: Trophy, Certificate
Best Short Film :
Golden ghazal Trophy, Certificate and 1.2 million DZD (one million Two hundred thousand Algerian dinars)
Best documentary film :
Golden ghazal Trophy, Certificate and 1.2 million DZD (one million Two hundred thousand Algerian dinars)
Other Competitions :
Ammar El Askri Award - Golden ghazal Trophy, Certificate
"Ammar El Askri Award for Best First Feature (National Competition)
Eligibility:
The competition is open to Algerian filmmakers only.
The film must be a first feature film by the director (i.e., the director must not have previously directed a feature film).
Films should be narrative feature films, with a duration of minimum 60 minutes.
Only films completed in the past 12 months from the submission date are eligible.
The film must have Algerian content or be primarily filmed in Algeria.
There is no participation fee for this competition.
AI award - Golden ghazal Trophy, Certificate
AMMF Artificial Intelligence Film Award (AI Award)
Eligibility:
All submitted films must be original works created by the entrant. You must own or have clearance for all content, including visuals, sound, music, and AI-generated elements.
The film must include significant use of artificial intelligence in the creative process. This may include AI-
Short Films: Typically under 10 minutes.
Best Animated Short - Golden ghazal Trophy, Certificate
Annaba Award for Best Animated Short
Eligibility:
The competition is open to international filmmakers with a focus on animated short films.
The film must be an animated short film, with a duration of maximum 30 minutes.
The film must be completed within the last 12 months from the submission date
There is no participation fee for the competition.
NOTE :
The presence of the director or one of the actors in the film is required.
