The KUGOMA is the longest-running Mozambican film festival. It screens open-air and venues, holds workshops, masterclasses, school screenings and helps promote Mozambican and African upcoming directors.
In 2020 it had its first online edition.

Awards & Prizes

In 2021, on our 12th edition, we introduce an hybrid edition with both online and venue events, in Maputo and for the online audiences everywhere.
Our awards:
- Mozambican Upcoming Filmmaker Award;
- PALOP-TL Upcoming Filmmaker Award - in collaboration with the PALOP-TL Film and Audiovisual Network;

Rules & Terms

KUGOMA 12th edition accepts short films by Mozambican and African directors both in the continent and the diasporas, from all genres - documentary, fiction and essays, both live-action or animated, up to 30 minutes duration, submitted through FilmFreeway.
Due to the continued constraints imposed by Covid-19 and the necessity to find new ways to make KUGOMA 2021, we will hold screenings both on national television and live, on social networks.
The Directors/Producers who submit their films should send a signed authorization for these screenings during the 12th KUGOMA week.

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  • Ivandro Maocha

    It is a great experience for PALOP and Mozambique film makers to achieve new audiences and Network’s.

    September 2020
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  • Wilford Machili

    Amazing experience, only active film forum in Mozambique at the moment. Bringing together artists and creating opportunity for film makers.

    October 2019
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  • Orlando Mabasso Jr.

    It was a great place for people to sit down and enjoy movies in two great, separate movie theaters. The organization was top-notch and always updated us on whatever was about to come, regarding the Program or the selected movies.

    September 2019
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