Entries must be submitted under the following regulations:
1. Entry Form
Films and entry forms must be submitted exclusively through the FilmFreeway website and must be submitted by an authorized representative for the film.
2. Submission Deadline
Submission opens: December 1st, 2025
Submission closes: May 31st, 2026
Early entries are encouraged but do not guarantee acceptance
3. Eligibility
-AMAA only accept films produced or released by African Filmmakers, black filmmakers or done in collaboration with Africans/black filmmakers from July 2025 till date.
-AMAA does not accept sequel. AMAA only considers standalone.
-AMAA accepts films or projects previously entered or nominated for an award; or won an award in another film award system rather than AMAA are eligible for submission for AMAA.
-All entries must be watermarked in a way that does not impair viewing during the screening process.
-Beyond credits, no entry may contain commercials or advertorials.
-All entries in languages other than English must be fully subtitled. This rule applies to “pidgin” English as well.
-The persons or entities submitting the film must attest that they are the copyright owner or submit a letter of consent to submission signed by the copyright owner. Filmmakers must sign the standard submission release form, establishing authority and consent.
-Following submission and consideration, AMAA reserves the right to transfer submissions to a master hard drive for a permanent AMAA digital library. However, AMAA will not screen or utilize submitted films for any commercial purposes without the express written consent of the appropriate right holder(s).
-AMAA reserves the right to use a 3-5 minute excerpt of a submitted film for promotional purposes.
-The Email address of all cast and crew must be submitted with the submissions for entry
-The trailer of your movie must be uploaded.
4. Submission Fee
Payment for submission is through the Filmfreeway platform. AMAA will not refund the submission fees in a case where your film wasn't nominated or didn't meet the requirement for submission. Waivers are not granted by AMAA.
5. Screening and Nomination Announcement
The decision of the AMAA College of Screeners and Board of Jurors will determine the nominees. A confirmation from directors and producers should be publicly solicited on the AMAA site and Facebook Page.
The nominees for each category will be announced during the AMAA nomination event. Prior to the awards, AMAA will send each successful nominee an email advising on further requirements and next steps.
Not all the submissions are selected for the official competition. The decision of the jury is final. No answers nor feedback will be given about not selected films
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