The Journey Home Film Festival is a celebration of Liberian and African filmmaking that takes place annually in Monrovia, Liberia. Our mission is to showcase the best of African Diaspora cinema, promote the growth of the local film industry in Liberia, and foster a renewed cultural exchange between Liberia and the rest of the world.

Our festival features a diverse range of films, including feature-length and short films, documentaries, animations, and experimental works, all created by talented filmmakers from Liberia and across the African continent. We showcase films that tell compelling stories, highlight important issues, and provide new perspectives on the world around us.

In addition to film screenings, we offer workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities that bring together filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts to exchange ideas, collaborate on projects, and build relationships. We also host the Liberian Film Awards, which celebrate local actors, actresses, producers, filmmakers, sound technicians, sound track creators, videographers, and directors for their outstanding contributions to Liberian cinema.

The Journey Home Film Festival is proud to be a platform for the promotion and growth of Liberian and African filmmaking, and we are committed to supporting the next generation of filmmakers as they tell their stories and shape the future of cinema in Liberia and beyond.

Awards & Prizes

Feature Length

First Place: $500
Second Place: $250
Third Place: $150

Shorts:

First Place: $300
Second Place: $200
Third Place: $100

Rules & Terms

Local Films:​

1. Filmmakers must be of African descent.

2. At least 75% of the film must be shot in Liberia and portray Liberian way of life.

3. Film must be in English or have English subtitles

4. Film presented must be finished. No partially completed films will be accepted.

5. Films must be completed between January 1st, 2023 and December, 2023.

6. Feature films cannot be longer than 1 hour and a half (90 mins) and short films cannot be longer than 30 mins.

7. Film submission is limited to documentary, feature, and short films only.

8. Films of any/all genres can be submitted-drama, action, etc.

9. Films will be selected based on quality of picture, clarity of sound, and ability to convey story.

10. Films must be submitted through filmfreeway.com or via email at journeyhomefilmfest@gmail.com. Please ensure that your submitted link works prior to submitting. If we cannot open the link, we will not be able to view your film for consideration.

International Films:​

1. Filmmakers must be of African descent.

2. Film must be in English or have English subtitles

3. Film presented must be finished. No partially completed films will be accepted.

4. Films must be completed between January 1st, 2023 and December, 2023.

5. Feature films cannot be longer than 1 hour and a half (90 mins) and short films cannot be longer than 30 mins.

6. Film submission is limited to documentary, feature, and short films only.

7. Films of any/all genres can be submitted-drama, action, etc.

8. Films will be selected based on quality of picture, clarity of sound, and ability to convey story.

9. Films must be submitted through filmfreeway.com or via email at journeyhomefilmfest@gmail.com. Please ensure that your submitted link works prior to submitting. If we cannot open the link, we will not be able to view your film for consideration.