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African Movie Festival in Manitoba: deadline and submission guide | Circkit

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African Movie Festival in Manitoba

Winnipeg, Canada

Premiere: No premiere requirement
Formats accepted: Shorts, Features, Documentaries

Official site

Last verified 25 June 2026

About African Movie Festival in Manitoba

The African Movie Festival in Manitoba (AM-FM) is an annual festival in Winnipeg celebrating African and diasporic cinema. The 9th edition runs September 14-20, 2026 with ~40 films, panels and community events. It screens features, shorts and documentaries in French and English from across Africa.

Awards this festival can qualify you for

CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

African Movie Festival in Manitoba submission FAQ

Does African Movie Festival in Manitoba require a premiere?

No premiere requirement. African Movie Festival in Manitoba accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Where is African Movie Festival in Manitoba held?

African Movie Festival in Manitoba takes place in Winnipeg, Canada.

Is African Movie Festival in Manitoba a scam, or is it legitimate?

African Movie Festival in Manitoba is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run African Movie Festival in Manitoba through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

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