The Fools Film Festival is an annual short film festival which happens around the 1st of April ( April Fools ) hence its title! The festival was started by a group of African filmmakers known as TBE Productions. The festival begun in 2018 with its first edition being in Eldoret, Kenya. The 2nd Edition, which was also in Eldoret, was fully sponsored by Canon Cameras Africa & included a film workshop held by the Canon Ambassador, who also graced the awarding & closing ceremonies of the 2019 edition.
As we are now in the 3rd edition of the festival, which is happening in Mombasa City in Kenya, submissions for short films of 6 mins maximum including credits are being accepted as from 10th February - 10th March 2020.
Theme: WACHA DRUGS WASHA TALANTA (Stop drugs, Start using your talents)
THE FFF GRAND AWARD
This year, the festival introduces the " FFF Grand Award ". This is an award given to the best short film portraying The Fools Film Festival's greatest strength, ie Foolishness, with a touch of Intellect. This special category will be awarded to the film that is comical in genre but also educational in how it undertakes the theme.
The award is accompanied by a special film trophy which will be a revolving trophy. For a filmmaker to permanently keep the trophy they have to win it 3 times in a row and have to bring it back in the case of a loss in winning the category in the next edition. This category will also include a generous CASH PRIZE.
THE FESTIVAL IS OPEN TO FILMS FROM ALL ACROSS THE WORLD.
The festival shall run from 1 - 4 April 2020 with screenings & workshops inclusive.
For inquiries
Email: thefoolsfilmfestival@gmail.com
Tel: +254773080052
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About us: www.tbeproductions.co.ke
There will be prizes and awards for films that show excellence of execution of the theme.
These include:
1. Best Film (Based on originality of story)
2. Best Director
3. Best Cinematographer
4. Best Actor/Actress
5. Best Editor
6. Best Sound (Design & Engineering)
7. Best Make - Up Artist
8. Best Set Design
9. Best Out of Africa Film
10. The FFF Grand Award
THE FFF GRAND AWARD
This year, the festival introduces the " FFF Grand Award ". This is an award given to the best short film portraying The Fools Film Festival's greatest strength, ie Foolishness, with a touch of Intellect. This special category will be awarded to the film that is comical in genre but also educational in how it undertakes the theme.
The award is accompanied by a special film trophy which will be a revolving trophy. For a filmmaker to permanently keep the trophy they have to win it 3 times in a row and have to bring it back in the case of a loss in winning the category in the next edition. This category will also include a generous CASH PRIZE.