Tier 3
London, United Kingdom
Last verified 12 June 2026
Film Africa is the Royal African Society’s biennial London festival, celebrating the best African and African diaspora cinema from across the continent. Now in its twelfth year, Film Africa has become a key platform for African film in London and the UK. Film Africa 2026 will
The main submission deadline for Film Africa London is around 17 July 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Film Africa London costs from GBP 10 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Film Africa London accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Film Africa London takes place in London, United Kingdom.
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