FANKEENNA FILM FEST – 2ND EDITION, September 4 - 12, 2025.

We are thrilled to announce the return of Fankeenna Film Fest in Hargeisa, Somaliland! Now in its second year, the festival continues its mission to entertain, educate, and empower local communities through the powerful medium of short films and documentaries. This edition welcomes diverse perspectives on human rights, social justice, and stories that spark meaningful discussions and positive change.

Call for Submissions: Deadline: June 19 | Notification: July 10

Join us in harnessing the power of cinema to promote human rights, foster understanding, and inspire social change. We look forward to celebrating your stories at Fankeenna Film Fest!

Winners will receive official festival laurels, certificates, and coverage across our media platforms. Selected films will also be showcased in screenings and discussions to further community engagement.

1. Theme & Eligibility :
- Submissions must focus on human rights topics. This can include, but is not limited to, social justice, equality, cultural rights, freedom of expression, and environmental issues impacting communities.
- All genres: fiction, non-fiction, animation, or experimental are welcome.
- The festival is open to filmmakers worldwide.

2. Duration & Format :
- short films and documentaries are eligible, with a maximum runtime of 60 minutes (including credits) and minimum runtime of 5 minutes (including credits).
- Films must include English subtitles if the dialogue is in a language other than English.

3. Submission Window & Notification :
- Deadline is June 19th.
- Selected filmmakers will be notified by July 10.

4. Online Availability :
- Films already available for free online (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo) are not eligible.
- Films available on paid streaming platforms, or limited digital release, remain eligible.

5. Rights & Permissions :
- The submitting filmmaker must own or have obtained all necessary rights and permissions for any aspect of the film (music, footage, etc.).
- By submitting, you grant Fankeenna Film Fest the right to screen your work publicly and to use clips/stills for promotional purposes.

6. Q&A Sessions :
Selected filmmakers may be invited for a short virtual Q&A during the festival. We encourage active engagement to share insights and spark dialogue with our audience.

7. Additional Guidelines :
- Films containing hate speech or illegal content will be disqualified.
- The festival reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any project and may request additional information for clarification.

8. HOW TO SUBMIT :
- Entries must be submitted via our designated online submission platform (FilmFreeway) before June 19.
- Please include a short synopsis, director’s bio, and any relevant promotional materials with your submission.

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  • Sevenskies Distribution

    very Good and Poweful festival

    June 2024
  • Thank you for having us! We look forward to meeting again in the future. Keep up the fantastic work!

    May 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks a lot for submitting your film "Yati" to our film fest, it definitely enriched the audience experience and we enjoyed it. Keep making great films.