Durban International Film Festival

The main submission deadline for Durban International Film Festival is around 27 February 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

Submitting to Durban International Film Festival costs from USD 7 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

National premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.

Yes. Durban International Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.

Durban International Film Festival takes place in Durban, South Africa.

Durban International Film Festival 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; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run Durban International Film Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.