African AI Film Festival 2026

African AI Film Festival

Free to enter if you're based in Africa — and the winners screen in Hollywood on Nov 21 and Kampala on Dec 12. The first festival built specifically for African and diaspora filmmakers working with AI, with Runway and Adobe credits for winners plus access to industry mentors and pitch sessions. Late deadline Oct 20.

Prize

Trophies, laurels, Runway + Adobe credits, Hollywood and Kampala premieres

Hollywood premiere screening — Nov 21, 2026
Kampala premiere screening — Dec 12, 2026
Trophies and laurels for winners and finalists
Sponsor credits from Runway and Adobe
Separate public-vote prize, independent of jury scoring
Access to industry mentors and pitch sessions

Who can enter

African and diaspora filmmakers using AI. Free entry for Africa-based filmmakers and for Student & Emerging entrants at any deadline.

AI tools allowed

Any AI tool

Runway, Adobe Firefly, Sora, Kling, Veo, Midjourney, Pika, ElevenLabs

Tagged

africa, kampala, hollywood, uganda, diaspora, free entry

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