Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival and Lecture Series

The main submission deadline for Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival and Lecture Series is around 27 May 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

Submitting to Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival and Lecture Series costs from USD 30 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

No premiere requirement. Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival and Lecture Series accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Yes. Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival and Lecture Series 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.

Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival and Lecture Series takes place in New York, United States.

Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival and Lecture Series 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 Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival and Lecture Series through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.