Fujifilm Short Film Festival Opens Submissions for MEA Stories
Aug 10, 2025
The Fujifilm Short Film Festival, a global initiative that highlights emerging cinematic voices, is now accepting submissions from filmmakers connected to the Middle East and Africa. The festival spotlights short-form work from the region or its diaspora, with an emphasis on authentic storytelling and original perspectives.
Eligibility is intentionally broad - filmmakers can apply if they live in the region, are part of the diaspora, or if their work is set in or engages with a MENA or African context. Submissions are open to all genres, including fiction, documentary, experimental, and animation, so long as they follow the content guidelines outlined on the official website. The deadline to apply is September 14th. Winning entries will be announced on November 1st, with screenings scheduled between December 12th and 14th.
Applicants do not need festival experience or formal press kits to submit. The festival is designed to be accessible to both first-time and established filmmakers, placing storytelling at the centre of its selection process.
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