Kreyollywood. Kreyol International Film Festival 4 (4)

Festival start: 24 September 2026      Festival end: 30 September 2026

Call for Entries — 4th Edition of the Kreyol International Film Festival (KIFF)

We are pleased to announce the Call for Films for the fourth edition of the Kreyol International Film Festival (KIFF) — the only festival dedicated to the Creole Worlds, taking place from September 24 to 30, 2026, in Paris.

A generalist yet unique festival, KIFF celebrates and highlights the cultures, histories, philosophies, and environments of the Creole Worlds, offering an international stage to films of exceptional richness and diversity.

Please note that the organizing association reserves the right to adopt a hybrid format (in-person and online) if necessary, in order to increase KIFF’s visibility.

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Who Can Participate?

The Kreyol International Film Festival is open to all filmmakers, regardless of origin or nationality — whether they speak a Creole language or not.

Your film is welcome if it explores, directly or metaphorically, themes related to the Creole Worlds and reflects their authenticity, depth, and cultural richness. KIFF provides an international platform that seeks to showcase diverse talents and distinctive perspectives.

Whether you are an emerging or established filmmaker, we invite you to share your vision and voice through your art.

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Filming Locations and Perspectives

We warmly welcome films shot anywhere in the world, though special attention will be given to works produced or filmed in Creole-speaking regions.

Whether your film draws from traditional stories or explores contemporary or futuristic themes, your contribution is essential to enriching the dialogue and understanding surrounding Creole cultures.

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Diversity of Characters

We also encourage the submission of films that feature main or supporting characters of Creole descent, helping to showcase the diversity of Creole communities around the world.

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A Stage for Creole Voices — and Beyond

The Kreyol International Film Festival celebrates the universal reach of Creole cultures and their 129 Creole international languages of all lexical bases (French, English, Portuguese, Dutch, and others).

While special attention will be given to films in Creole (with subtitles), this is not a requirement.
All languages are welcome.

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Production Dates

- For films submitted via Festhome in the National and International Competition:
- production date after January 1, 2021.
- For films in the BLACK LIVES MATTER : production date after January 1, 2011.
- #METOO BLACK VOICE categories: production date after January 1, 2017.
- For films in the PIONEERS category (submission by email only, outside Festhome): production date after January 1, 1977 and before January 1, 2007.

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Number of Submissions

Each filmmaker may submit up to three (3) films in total.

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Submission Deadlines

Please note the following deadlines for submitting your films to KIFF2026 (subject to change) :

- Early deadline: April 30, 2026
- Official deadline: May 31, 2026
- Late deadline: June 30, 2026
- Selection announcement: July 29, 2026

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After reviewing the official KIFF Regulations (link below), submit your films and become part of this historic cinematic adventure.
Leave your mark on the story of the Kreyol International Film Festival.

Use the hashtags #KIFF2026 #Kreyollywood #KreyolInternationalFilmFestival to share and promote your participation.

-Zéklit
-GOLDEN KREYOL CONQUER
-LAMBI ODYSSEY
-WATABWI
-LAMBI HORIZON

THE RULES

I. NATIONAL COMPETITION

1. THE CONDITIONS OF THE NATIONAL COMPETITION

A. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
Films must be produced after January 1, 2021.

Only producers or any person mandated by them (directors, distributors, schools, etc.) can enter films for the competition.

Rights holders must ensure that they have all third party rights, intellectual property rights and image rights, so that Les Ponts cannot be disturbed during the broadcast of these films. Any claim by a third party regarding the rights relating to the films is likely to exclude these films from the festival.

Participants undertake not to offer, in any form whatsoever, the exploitation of rights or products in violation of the legislative and regulatory provisions in force or relating to intellectual property and counterfeiting.

Can be registered with KIFF

- films of any length and of any genre including historical (fiction, documentary, experimental);

-the film in progress is accepted provided it is ready for the day of the festival;

-for any school film made as part of higher education and/or professional training and/or apprenticeship, the contact who carried out the registration must be able to provide proof of agreement from the establishment upon request . In the absence of
this proof, the registration of the film may be cancelled;

-the festival does not apply a premiere rule but particular attention will be paid to films that have not yet been shown;
When registering, please list the festivals and prizes previously obtained.

Cannot register for KIFF

– films already submitted to the selection committee, even in a new version;

– advertising or industrial films are not accepted.

B. REGISTRATION
The registration deadline is Juin 30, 2026.

a) Registration of the film is done online using a registration form which must be completed on the platform (filmmakers) of https://festhome.com/festival/kreyol-international-film-festival

b) All required material and documents must be uploaded to the platform: viewing link, synopsis, photo and biography of the director, photos of the film (landscape and portrait format) which can be used on any medium, photos, authorization of diffusion.

c) The participant's registration will only be validated upon receipt of confirmation from the organizer of the Kreyol International Film Festival.

d) The Festival reserves the right to refuse the registration of a film without having to justify it.

Registration can only be validated after downloading the video file of the film. The transfer of the video file for viewing is done by purchasing a stamp on Festhome.

C. SELECTION
The selection committee freely determines the choice of films, the sections or categories and the screening dates and times. His decision is final.

a) Once the selection has been made, the documents and files to be provided will be indicated by email (email address provided during registration) to the persons concerned.

Les Ponts cannot be held responsible for errors in email addressing if the information communicated by the producers turns out to be false.

b) Participants cover the shipping costs of their materials to the Kreyol International Film Festival.

c) The selection is confidential and must not be disclosed before the official announcement by the organizer of the Kreyol International Film Festival.

d) Any film registered and selected for the competition cannot be removed from the selection or from the festival catalog by the rights holders.

e) The rights holder is solely responsible and must indemnify Les Ponts de l'Espoir (Les Ponts) from any damage and costs incurred (in particular reasonable advice costs), in the event of a court decision becoming final requiring the withdrawal of the film or after prior written agreement from les Ponts to remove the film.

f) The Festival does not cover the transport, accommodation and living costs of guests relating to the films presented.

The list of selected films will be available on the website www.kiff.paris

D. SUPPORTS AND PROJECTION CONDITIONS
a) DCPs and hard drives

In the event of selection and in order to make its broadcast possible, participants are required to send us a copy of the film. The hard drive (or USB key) containing the DCP file or high definition digital format (minimum resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels) must be sent by registered mail or courier and must be received before Août 29, 2026, unless another date indicated by Les Ponts and taking into account circumstances beyond its control, at the address which will be indicated and under penalty of exclusion from the competition.

The film can also be sent via FTP to the address qui will be communicated for the selected films. The DCP must reach us unencrypted without a KDM key. These hard drives will form part of the festival archives and will not be used in any case for other screenings, unless expressly agreed by the rights holders.

b) Subtitling

French subtitling (not embedded) for Kreyol-speaking and non-French-speaking films is desired. The subtitle file (.srt) will be requested. The DCP subtitles must be in XML or MXF format, therefore not embedded (not “burned”) into the image. Translation by “voice over” is not accepted.

c) Shipping & Insurance

The costs of sending projection materials are the responsibility of the participants.
Reshipping costs are the responsibility of Les Ponts.

Insurance costs between receipt and return of the projection media are the responsibility of Les Ponts. In the event of loss or damage during this period, Les Ponts is only liable for the replacement value of the hard drive.

No complaints regarding the condition of the projection media can be taken into account more than 30 days after the date of their return.

Read more :
https://www.kiff.paris/2025/10/06/kiff2026-appel-a-films-pour-le-kreyol-international-film-festival-edition-4/