African Smartphone International Film Festival (ASIFF) is the first and most prestigious smartphone festival in Africa, a platform that showcase new talents using simple tools, readily available, that’s often overlook; The smartphone.

ASIFF provides new emerging film makers an international platform to showcase ideas, talents and creativity irrespective of the budget.

Encouraging professionals, amateurs and aspiring film makers to share their stories shot on a smartphones, tablets, and webcams to be screen on the big screen.

The festival includes: Film screenings,Photos reviews, Workshops, Special presentations,
Pitch panels, Networking, Mentorship, Red carpets events, Gala awards Ceremony.

We are one of the most valuable film festival for independent and new emerging filmmakers, we help you with all you need to promote yourself as filmmaker and your film.

==BENEFITS

- All officiall selected films receives a customised certificate of participation,
- Your film will be listed on popular blogs.
- Live recording of your film Q & A session with pictures.
- Official selection Laurel
- World wide distribution deal

Best Nigerian film
Best International film
Best Director
Best Producer
Best Short Film
Best Original soundtrack
Best Production Design
Best Cinematography
Best Male Leading Role
Best Female Leading Role
Best First Time Director
Best First Time Producer
Next Rated Young Male Filmmaker
Next Rated Young Female Filmmaker
Grand Jury Prize
Audience Choice Award

**ATTENTION ALL FILMMAKERS**
PLEASE READ SUBMISSION GUIDELINES BEFORE SUBMITTING. ONLY FILMS SHOT ON SMARTPHONES/TABLETS OR WEBCAMS WILL BE REVIEWED.

DSLR, compact cameras or hybrid android cameras are not acceptable

Use of additional equipment professional or homemade is allowed, include (but not limited to external microphones, wide angles lens, light etc.

Any software can be used to edit the video and audio as well as colour correction or special effects is allowed.

All foreign submissions containing spoken language(s) other than English must be subtitled in English.

Copyright materials is not acceptable unless there is a written permission to do so (ASIFF) is not liable for any copyright material unlawfully used.

The film must be an original production. It may not infringe on the copyright, trademark or other rights of any organisation.

Film submissions should include two or more behind-the-scene photos and/or videos. Applicant grants ASIFF perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive rights to use, publish, reproduce, screen, modify, broadcast and distribute these behind-the-scenes materials, as well as the names of the Film, its filmmakers and cast and crew, and any descriptions of the Film for any purpose, without compensation to the Applicant.

NOTE: Title of Film, Name of Director, Duration, Country of Production, Name of Smartphone/Tablet must be printed clearly and consistently on all submitted materials (i.e. Submission Form & Raw Footage Proof).

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Our micro short film “ TURNING POINT” was well looked after this festival,thank u so much for the great communication, and the event .
    Well pleased with the Award to best edit.
    Defo we r summitting again this year .

    Keep it up guys and thank u for this festival .

    January 2024
  • Lebohang Seemane

    Thank you so much for the recognition.I am thrilled and honored that my film has been selected for the prestigious African Smartphone International Film Festival 2023.
    This festival is known for its commitment to promoting independent and emerging filmmakers, and I am grateful for the opportunity to showcase my work on such a global platform. I feel so encouraged and empowered as a filmmaker, thanks to the African smartphone international film festival. It was an amazing experience.

    January 2024
  • mark petrasso

    Thank you for giving the Honourable Mention award to "Every Three Days". The festival is well organised and communication is tops. I also enjoyed seeing some of the films online. Keep up the good work.

    January 2024
  • Rebecca Rose

    Fantastic Film Festival.
    Great to have access online to all the selected films to watch anywherein the world. Really enjoyed and honoured my film was selected as a part of this festival in 2023!

    January 2024
  • nsabimana eleazar

    I enjoyed the festival ,but after your selection and screening my film , there is no other information I got ,I was asking myself if there is another feedback from you.I liked your communication but try to give feedback to all selected projects in your next edition.Thank you

    December 2023