Currently accepting submissions for HACC third edition, Cape Town, October 2026 & Paris 2027.
HACC 2026 will align with the Mip Africa, Fameweek market to ensure a competitive film offering in the city of Cape Town and the Paris edition will align with Cannes Film Festival.

Awards & Prizes

Best Feature
Best Short
Best Documentary
Best Animation

Rules & Terms

Accepting submissions of all genres and formats from African and Middle Eastern filmmakers and the diaspora on films about the regions, as well as international filmmakers who have produced content about the territories.
Completion date after October 2024.
Preference will be given to South African premieres.
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  • Bassma Farah Nancy

    I'm so grateful for having our short film "V's Secret" awarded the founder award "Weam Williams". I truly wish I could attend and enjoy this exceptional festival. Thanks to all the friendly and professional staff

    April 2025
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  • Javu Maluleke

    #Justice4Mbali was well received. Audience was amazing, organizers paid incredible attention to every aspect of the festival

    April 2025
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  • Oluwaseun Babalola

    I could not attend, but I am happy that I could share my work with the festival.

    April 2025
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  • Mark Engels

    I so enjoyed premiering my film MASINGA - THE CALLING @ the Fugard Theatre in District 6. It has such history & a wonderfully fitting venue for a film festival with roots in Cape Town's Muslim community, but which embraces all film. // I was also impressed by the very supportive management and staff - who made the occasion very friendly and welcoming // I hope to see this event grow from strength to strength and become acknowledged as a platform for young South African independent cinema creatives.

    April 2025
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  • Bianca O'Neill

    What a wonderful festival to have been part of. The first local one that Yellow Daisy Butterfly was honoured to have been part of. The film's were amazing and was great to meet and network with so many wonderful filmmakers especially local ones. The festival gives a chance to highlight the best of African Films to watch and enjoy. Well done to all involved.

    April 2025
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