ABOUT US

We are the organizers of the Nollywood Film Festival Germany (NFFG) winner of the AfroNews/Ortel Mobile 2021 "Best African Festival in Germany" Award. NFFG serves as a dynamic platform for Nollywood (African) filmmakers to showcase their works to European audiences and Nollywood enthusiasts across the Diaspora. The festival also functions as an educational tool, helping African children abroad learn about their cultural heritage through film.

The Nollywood Europe Golden Awards (NEGA Awards) is a prestigious Gala-Nite closing ceremony that celebrates excellence within the industry. Together, NFFG and NEGA form the biggest celebration of Nollywood in Germany, offering a unique double-feature festival experience. It’s an annual opportunity to connect, celebrate, and collaborate with Nollywood mega stars, stakeholders, and fans.

Since 2002, we have successfully organized NFFG, and since 2014, the NEGA Awards in Frankfurt, Germany, with the support of the Hessen State Ministry of Arts and Culture (Städt Frankfurt Kulturamt), the Embassy of Nigeria in Berlin, the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Frankfurt, and the Nigeria Community Frankfurt Am Main e.V., among other partners.

Awards & Prizes

ABOUT THE NEGA AWARDS

The Nollywood Europe Golden Awards (NEGA) NEGA-Gala-Nite - is designed to honour Nollywood stakeholders, stars, comedians, musicians (both in Africa and in the Diaspora) which has also been expanded to recognize the artistic bias of outstanding politicians, business leaders, and cultural advocates whose actions in the area of arts, culture and tourism sector, have positively influenced Africa’s image globally and supported the growth of the Nigerian film industry in particular and African creative industry in general.

Rules & Terms

FILM SELECTION CRITERIA

To qualify for selection, films must meet the following requirements (unless a special waiver is granted):
a) Films must have been produced within the last 24 months preceding the festival.
b) A working copy of the film may be submitted; please indicate on the entry form whether it is the final or working version.
c) The Selection Committee only reviews films in DVD (PAL) format.
d) For cinema screenings, both Blu-Ray DVD and DCP formats are accepted.

SUBTITLES

If the original version of the film is not in English, the Blu-Ray DVD or DCP must include English subtitles.

CONDITIONS

Only African - Nollywood films that meet the following criteria will be considered for official selection and invitation to screening:
a) The film must have been produced within the 11 months preceding the festival.
b) The film’s distribution must be limited to its country of origin - cinema.
c) The film must not have been shown on the Internet or television prior to the festival.

FILM DURATION

To qualify for selection at the Nollywood Film Festival Germany (NFFG):
The film’s total duration, including credits, must not exceed 120 minutes.
Films shorter than 70 minutes (including credits) will not be accepted.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Registration Deadline: May 15, 2026
(By this date, the registration form must be completed and validated.)
Submission Deadline: May 31, 2026
(An accepted film format must be received by the festival by this date.)

SELECTED FILMS

Films that successfully pass the quality assessment and make the final selection list will be officially invited to screen at the Nollywood Film Festival Germany (NFFG) 2026, attended by the international press.
Selected filmmakers will be contacted by the NFFG Film Screening Committee prior to the official press conference, scheduled for late June 2026.

ACCEPTED SCREENING FORMATS INCLUDE:

a) DCP (Digital Cinema Package) – JPEG 2000 file
b) 35mm print
c) HDCAM / HDCAM-SR
d) Beta SP (PAL) or Digital Beta (PAL)
e) Blu-Ray Disc + 3 Standard DVDs
f) Online-Link
All technical instructions will be provided by the NFFG Film Screening Committee in alliance with our partner cinema once your film has been selected.

SHIPPING

Film prints will enter Germany under temporary customs admittance.
• All transportation, shipping agent fees, and insurance costs are the full responsibility of the producer or sender.
• It is strongly recommended to contact the shipping agent in advance to confirm pricing and ensure a smooth and timely delivery process.

SUBTITLING REQUIREMENTS

The Screening Committee will only accept films as follows:
• With or without subtitles, if the original language is English.
• With English subtitles, if the film is in any other language.

NOTE

It is possible to present a working copy of the film but the submission of a final copy must not exceed the deadline.

MAILING ADDRESS

Please send submissions by post to:

Nollywood Film Festival Germany (NFFG)

C/O Mr. Isaac Izoya
Wegscheidestr. 1
60435 Frankfurt am Main
Germany