Africa Environmental Film Festival (AEFF)
The Africa Environmental Film Festival (AEFF) is an international film festival dedicated to environmental storytelling that connects science, filmmaking, and communities.
AEFF provides a platform for filmmakers, scientists, researchers, and storytellers to explore the most pressing environmental challenges of our time — including climate change, biodiversity loss, land restoration, ocean conservation, and the relationship between people and nature.
The festival aims to strengthen science-based storytelling, ensuring that environmental narratives are informed by credible research while remaining powerful and accessible to global audiences.
Developed in collaboration with research institutions, filmmakers, and environmental organizations, AEFF seeks to build a bridge between scientific knowledge and cinematic storytelling.

Festival Vision
AEFF’s vision is to become Africa’s leading platform for environmental storytelling, showcasing powerful films that inspire awareness, dialogue, and action across the continent and beyond

What Makes AEFF Unique
Science + Film
AEFF emphasizes collaboration between filmmakers and scientists, encouraging accurate, research-based environmental narratives.
African Stories, Global Audience
The festival highlights stories from Africa and around the world, creating a dialogue between local and international perspectives.
Capacity Building
AEFF supports emerging filmmakers through workshops, mentorship, and filmmaker–scientist collaborations.
Community Engagement
Beyond screenings, the festival organizes workshops, discussions, and educational programs connecting filmmakers, researchers, and communities.

Awards & Prizes

-Best International Documentary
- Best African Documentary
- Best International Short
- Best African Short
- Best Children's Film
- Best Feature
- Viewer's Choice Award

Rules & Terms

We accept films of any genre that explore themes of the natural and built environment, as well as the social and cultural realities shaped by ecological changes. We particularly welcome films that highlight threats to our planet’s ecosystems, including endangered species and biodiversity loss, climate change, pollution (air, noise, and light), and the depletion of natural resources. Additionally, we seek works that serve an educational or advocacy purpose, raising awareness about clean air, water, and land, as well as the role of alternative and renewable energy sources in creating a sustainable future. While premieres are highly encouraged, they are not required.