Question 1

When is the FESPACO submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The main submission deadline for FESPACO is around 1 September 2026. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.

Question 2

How much does it cost to submit to FESPACO?

Accepted Answer

Submitting to FESPACO costs from EUR 50 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

Question 3

Does FESPACO require a premiere?

Accepted Answer

No premiere requirement. FESPACO accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Question 4

Where is FESPACO held?

Accepted Answer

FESPACO takes place in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

Question 5

Is FESPACO a scam, or is it legitimate?

Accepted Answer

FESPACO 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 FESPACO through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

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