Hosted at The Bioscope Independent Cinema, the Joburg Underground Film Festival is committed to presenting experimental, radical, and unorthodox cinema from all corners of the globe. As one of the only festivals in Sub-Saharan Africa with an exclusive focus on experimental short films, our goal is to create a platform to showcase groundbreaking African cinema alongside other great films from around the world. We aim to share a range of boundary pushing work characterized by technical and aesthetic innovation, with a focus on unique perspectives.

Awards & Prizes

The Joburg Underground Film Festival is non-competitive.

Rules & Terms

Max runtime is 15 minutes. All films submitted must have been completed after January 2023. English subtitles are required for non-English films.
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  • Sinan Kaldan

    Thank you for choosing my movie. Your communication was not bad. You could have responded to emails a little faster, but I understand you. You will do better in the coming years.

    November 2024
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  • Vidal Thaver

    I had an amazing time at JUFF! I got to meet some incredible filmmakers and engage with the audience about my film. Thank you Billie and all those involved in creating a much-needed space to showcase underground films in South Africa.

    October 2024
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  • Siviwe Honobroke Mashiyi

    I am so privileged to have been selected in the festival, they saw my potential, my own style and my own vision and they were patient to fix and add submit I will ever be grateful to them. God bless.

    July 2023
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  • Barry Hall

    Communication was excellent, and I was honored that my film "Over" was selected to be screened at this festival. I just wish I could have been there!

    October 2022
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