The Regal Film Festival & Awards is an initiative aimed at celebrating cinematic excellence by recognizing outstanding films, filmmakers, and industry professionals. This event seeks to provide a platform for showcasing diverse storytelling, promoting emerging talent, and fostering collaboration within the film industry. And as its name implies celebrating noble excellence in filmmaking across Africa and the Diaspora.
Objectives
• To recognize and honor exceptional achievements in filmmaking.
• To provide a platform for emerging and established filmmakers to showcase their work.
• To create networking opportunities for industry professionals.
• To promote cultural exchange and appreciation through cinema.
• To inspire innovation and creativity within the film industry.

Awards & Prizes

Merit Categories

Best Short Film
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Diaspora Feature
Best Diaspora Short Film
Best Diaspora Documentary
Best Film by an African in Diaspora
Best TV Series
Best Indigenous Film in an African Language
Best Comedy Film
Best Film
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Most Promising Actor
Best Child Actor
Best Student Film
Best YouTube Film.
Best Ghanaian Film

Achievement Categories

Achievement in Costume Design
Achievement in Production/Art Direction
Achievement in Make-Up/Hair
Achievement in Sound score
Achievement in Sound
Achievement in Visual Effects
Achievement in Cinematography
Achievement in Editing
Achievement in Screenplay
Most Outstanding Actress/Actor Indigenous
Achievement in Lighting
Achievement in Casting

Jury Special Category
Lifetime Achievement Award

Rules & Terms

Maximum length allowed for submission is 120 minutes
The awards will exclusively be corresponding with the submitter
Films completed within 2024 and 2026
English and non-English films must include English subtitles.
All movies submitted must include trailers and posters.
Watermarks must be faded.
You must own or have cleared all rights (music, images etc.).
The film maker retains all intellectual property rights.
Film should be submitted electronically via film freeway.
Entry fees (if applicable) are non-refundable.
Selected films may be screened at the event and featured in promotional materials.
By submitting, you grant permission for excerpts (up to 30 seconds) to be used for marketing and promotional purposes

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  • Ssekaana Frank

    Reffa, was such an awesome experience where I learnt lot of things in the master classes for over 4 days as we screened films, networking with a number of filmmakers from all over the globe was just another gist of the game I really enjoyed Accra, Ghana and then it came to the awards oh my this was just another way to celebrate creatives. I laud the Vision Bearers. Thank you for nomineeting me in 2025 and May God rewared everyone that played for such a great concert to be executed.

    January 2026
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  • Asurf Oluseyi

    REFFA was such a strong experience.
    The programming was clear and very intentional.
    The festival atmosphere felt open and welcoming and great location.
    The people, the conversations was amazing.
    It created space to listen, connect, and reflect.
    That stayed with me.

    I look forward to the next edition.

    January 2026
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  • Melvin Dain

    Massive turn out, great reception. Good Value for time and recourses.

    January 2026
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  • Leslie Athanas

    The Reffa Awards was a rewarding experience. For my film My Father, it marked its very first participation in a film festival. Being nominated in two categories was a real encouragement. The festival also provided valuable opportunities for exchange and meaningful encounters with filmmakers and producers from various African countries.

    December 2025
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  • Moges Ababu

    It was a great festival . thank you

    December 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank You