Rules & Terms
Welcome to the 14th annual Addis International Film Festival (AIFF). For the last thirteen years AIFF has provided new and experienced filmmakers from around the world an opportunity to showcase their work, interact with other aspiring filmmakers, and network among industry professionals. After last year's success, the 14th Edition of the festival is scheduled to take place from December 16 to December 20, 2020.
AIFF is now accepting film submissions until October 30, 2020.
REQUIREMENTS:
Only films completed after January 2017 are eligible to apply.
AIFF accepts shorts (under 30min) and Feature length films (over 50min).
Genres shown at AIFF include Documentary, animation, experimental and narrative.
Films made in languages other than English should have subtitles in English.
No film selected may be withdrawn from the festival program after its publication.
AIFF no longer accepts DVD submissions. All films must be submitted digitally via the online submission form below.
The list of selected films will be published on the festival website and unless otherwise requested, all information contained on the entry form will be made public on the official festival website: www.addisfilmfestival.org
Once a film has been selected it cannot be withdrawn from the festival program during the event.
During the entire duration of the festival none of the films invited may be shown outside the festival's official theaters before its official screening.
Submission of films to the AIFF indicates acceptance of the festival rules, regulations, and submission guidelines.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2020 Addis International Film Festival with films, music and lots of networking!!