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Submissions forENIFF 2026are closed.
Current status
Submissions for ENIFF 2026 are closed.
Thank you to every filmmaker who submitted to ENIFF 7. The selection process is now underway. Selected filmmakers are scheduled to be notified by September 30, 2026.
01What we look for
A clear point of view
ENIFF welcomes work from emerging, independent and established filmmakers from Nigeria, Africa and around the world. We are particularly interested in films with a clear perspective, sincerity and originality. Strong storytelling matters more than budget.
02Categories
2026 categories
- 01Narrative Feature Film
- 02Documentary Feature Film
- 03Narrative Short Film
- 04Short Documentary Film
- 05Short Animation Film
- 06Women in Film Spotlight
- 07Impact Film Spotlight
- 08New Media & Emerging Tools
03Rules
Rules + eligibility
- Films completed on or after January 1, 2023
- Submitter must have appropriate rights
- Submissions through FilmFreeway
- Non-English films require English subtitles
- Multiple entries permitted
- Selection is not guaranteed
- Selected filmmakers notified through FilmFreeway and email
- High-quality digital screening file required if selected
- ENIFF does not pay screening or rental fees
- Press kits encouraged
ENIFF may use permitted stills, trailers and short clips for festival promotion under its submission terms.
04Dates
Key 2026 dates
14 February
Opening
31 May
Earlybird deadline
30 July
Late deadline
30 September
Notification
18–21 November
ENIFF 7