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AEFF 2026 – Call for Submissions
Do you have a film that can move audiences—and stand up to scientific scrutiny? A story that not only raises awareness, but drives real understanding and action?
The Africa Environmental Film Festival (AEFF) is looking for films that matter.
AEFF is an international platform connecting filmmakers, scientists, and communities to tell urgent environmental stories with both cinematic power and scientific credibility. We’re building a new standard for storytelling—where impact is as important as artistry.
We are particularly interested in films that explore:
Key Themes
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Climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem restoration
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Land use, water systems, and ocean conservation
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Pollution (air, water, noise, light) and resource depletion
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Energy transition and sustainable solutions
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The intersection of environment, society, and culture
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African environmental stories with global relevance
What We Value
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Strong storytelling with clear perspective
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Science-based narratives grounded in credible research
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Films that go beyond awareness → offering solutions, hope, or action
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Stories that connect local realities to global challenges
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Content that engages youth and future generations
Why AEFF
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Science + Film → real collaboration between researchers and filmmakers
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Africa → Global → African stories positioned on the world stage
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Capacity Building → workshops, labs, and filmmaker–scientist exchange
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Community Impact → screenings, panels, and outreach beyond the festival
Awards
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Best International Documentary
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Best African Documentary
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Best International Short
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Best African Short
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Best Feature
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Best Children’s Film
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Viewer’s Choice Award
Submission Scope
We accept films of all genres that engage with the natural world, the built environment, and the social realities shaped by ecological change.
Premieres are encouraged—but not required.