The FAME Shorts Film Festival celebrates the diverse narratives of Africa and its diaspora through films that delve into themes like cultural heritage, modern life, diasporic identity, historical events, and pressing social-political issues. It showcases personal stories, biographies, artistic creativity, and tales of innovation, highlighting the intersectionality within African societies. The festival is a platform for films that address environmental concerns and the evolving relationship between Africans and their land, offering a window into the continent's multifaceted experiences and perspectives in a rich tapestry of storytelling.

The festival stands as a beacon for independent cinema, focusing on uncovering and nurturing the finest independent filmmakers from Africa and its diaspora.

We welcome submissions that are entirely rooted in African origins, celebrating the rich and diverse narratives that the continent and its diaspora have to offer.

Together with MIP Africa, FAME Film Shorts Festival has a wide variety of events for filmmakers to participate in. From 2 to 4 September 2024, the Cape Town International Convention Centre will come alive with content sessions, workshops and masterclasses presented by industry professionals with the purpose of educating and inspiring professionals within the film and television industry. We are also a strong supporter of musicians and live music can be heard as part of FAME After Dark.

All winners will receive award certificates and laurels for their films.

I, the undersigned, do hereby consent and agree that FAME Shorts Film Festival and its employees, or agents have the right to present my film and to use these in any and all media, now or hereafter known, and exclusively for the purpose of show case and promote the FAME Film Shorts Festival.

I further consent that my name and identity may be revealed therein or by descriptive text or commentary. I do hereby release to FAME Shorts Film Festival, its agents, and employees all rights to exhibit this work in print and electronic form publicly or privately.

I understand that there will be no financial or other remuneration for showcasing the film, either for initial or subsequent transmission or playback. I represent that I am at least 18 years of age, have read and understand the foregoing statement, and am competent to execute this agreement.

The FAME Shorts Film Festival is under no obligation to provide to the Applicant or any other representative of the Project any comments or feedback regarding the submitted Project.

Terms and Conditions
• Film selection for the Festival will be made by the Festival Committee.
• Films need to be made African filmmakers
• All non-English films must have English subtitles.
• We will only consider works with a maximum running time of 30 minutes or less.
• There is no minimum running time.
• Please do NOT send stills or press kits. If your film is selected we will ask you to
email us a still image.
• We accept films shot on 35mm, 16mm, 8mm, or HD.
• Filmmakers are responsible for sorting out the copyright on their own materials.
• By submitting to us, you give us consent and right to screen your film in front of a
live audience, and, under special circumstances, online screening.
• All films selected for the Festival FAME Shorts Film Festival the rights to use them
for promotional purposes.
• FAME Shorts Film Festival is permitted to retain copies of each film selected as part
of our festival library and for media educational use or for FAME Film Shorts Festival
event true out the year.
• All films selected for the FAME Shorts Film Festival the rights to upload a clip/trailer
online and on social media for promotional purposes.
• You may submit more than one film, but must be accompanied by its own
completed submission form
• We retain the right to change the date and venue of the festival under special
circumstances. All filmmakers will be informed about any changes through email
and our online platforms.
• We place no restrictions on your work in terms of premiere status or whether your
work has been made available online.
• By submitting to us you agree to our terms and conditions and to receiving
marketing newsletters and discounts about film festivals in the form of emails. We
will never sell your information to third parties.
• Please familiarize yourself with our 3rd party website policy which can be found at:
https://legal.rxglobal.com/en-gb/WebsiteTC.html
• We reserve the right to update our terms and conditions.

Terminology:
• Nominations: These are all the films that have been nominated for an award in a
category. Not all nominated films will be screened.
• Official Selection: These are all the nominated films selected for screening, which
will be notified via email. If you received a Nomination email, but no Official
Selection email, it means your film will not be screened, but is still a contender for
an award in its category.
•. Award Winners: Chosen from the Nominations (which includes the Official
Selection).

Overall Rating
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Networking
  • My film was selected this year and I think the festival team did a good job of marketing the festival and granting visibility to myself and my film. I loved the way they curated the films and provided a platform for extra information about my process. Would definitely recommend submitting!

    September 2024