IMOIFF CREATIVES & FILM FESTIVAL (3)

Festival start: 28 November 2025      Festival end: 30 November 2025

ImoIFF Creatives & Film Festival is a platform for films and filmmakers around the world that inspires the love for film, cinema, and the arts; and supports independent filmmakers. The festival is created to promote the local film industry both locally and internationally and to bring all the industry stakeholders together in a more focused and structured environment.

At ImoIFF, filmmakers are going to be seen, supported, and celebrated. The festival contributes towards the development of films in Imo State by showcasing the best film on the continent and worldwide. The goal of the festival is not only to celebrate arts but also to create an incubation space to encourage and grow young people in film and art, especially in the State. They do this by establishing systems through which continuing film education is sustained.

ImoIFF aspires to bridge the gap between Imo State filmmakers, Cinemas and the World, providing the best global film knowledge, skill acquisition, training, and global film distribution opportunities for independent and aspiring filmmakers. The festival is run by young people, for young people, and aims to celebrate the next generation of Film and TV talent and increase access for under-represented people to careers in the media. The festival creates a lucrative industry economically and socially to preserve our national values through film.

The festival also boasts a distinguished jury panel comprising luminaries from the global film community, including Kayode Kasum, Linda Obasi, Goodnews Erico, Ozioma Nwughalu, and Art Arutyunyan.

ImoIFF’s advisory board includes Dr. Victor Okhai, Queen B. Ebigieson, Okey Ogunjiofor, Dr. Chika Onu, Chris Odeh, Amayo Uzo Phillip, Osita Iheme, Dr. Gloria Ernest Samuel, Dr. Ken Obiakor, and Obinna Okerekeocha

Screening Fee Shorts: 15$
Screening Fee Features: 25$

Best Short Film
Best Documentary
Best Feature
Best International Film
Best Actor
Best Actor (female)
Best Film Student
Achievement in Directing
Achievement in Editing
Achievement in Cinematography
Achievement in Screenplay
Achievement in Sound Design

CRITERIA FOR SUBMISSION OF FILMS

All films submitted should comply with the following;

Submission Requirements

The film(s) for submission for festival should have been produced after 2 years.

By virtue of submission of your film through Festhome to Imo International Film Festival, it will be consent to the festival terms and conditions as laid out in this information pack.

All feature films MUST submit a list with contacts of their main Cast and Crew members from the production.

Eligibility of Films

To be eligible for consideration, all films must meet the following requirements:

Short films (up to 30mins or less)

Feature-length films (60+ min.)

Documentary films (5+ min-60mins)

Student films

Other Regulations

Participation in the festival implies acceptance of the rules and regulations by filmmakers and producers.

All selected films maybe screened or broadcasted in the selected media outlets on the discretion of the Festival organizing committee.

Films that were previously submitted to other festivals other than Imo International Film Festival are acceptable into the submission of Imo International Film Festival.

The film(s) submitted in their INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE should have ENGLISH subtitles.

Winners outside Nigeria wishing to receive their award plaque by mail must cover shipping and handling costs.

FILM SUBMISSION FORMATS

DELIVERY FORMAT

Entries are accepted in the following formats:

Internet Link (URL)
You can submit your film by sending a downloadable link via Vimeo, YouTube, Drop Box or WeTransfer or via Festhome.

If at any time you change the URL and/or password it is your responsibility to inform us immediately.

With this option, you do not need to send in a physical copy of your film(s).

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Video Format Requirements:

Accepted File formats (endings): .mp4/.m4v/DCP
Recommended codecs: MJPEG, Apple ProsRes, H264
Resolution: HD material 1920x1080px and above

Audio Format Requirements:
48 kHz sound PCM (only uncompressed)
MP3
AAC

File Specifications:

We only accept multiplexed files (i.e. with audio, video, and subtitles in a single file). Your film file should not exceed 4GB.

You can upload a film with a resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 pixels (HD), as long as it does not exceed 4GB.

a) When you send in your film, it’s a must to provide a digital copy for archiving, screening and adjudication purposes.

b) You are required to thoroughly test your film before submission for the Festival.

The following shall not be accepted at the Festival:

• Trailers as substitute for your film for selection purposes;

• Work-in-progress.

Return of Materials

Any material submitted will not be returned but will instead be stored in the Imo International Film Festival Archives

Selection of Films

Requirements If Your Film is selected

Publicity Materials

You will be required and must submit publicity materials including, but not limited to:
filmmaker biography, trailers, images, posters, clips and an electronic press kit.

All publicity materials are to be sent at the sender’s expense by the deadlines provided at the time of selection.

Scheduling

The scheduling and the timetabling of both public screenings and press screenings of films are at the sole discretion of the festival and their decision is final and irrevocable. The date(s), time(s) and location(s) of exhibitions of the films shall be at the discretion of the Festival organizers.

1) NATIONAL/LOCAL FILMS

-Documentaries
-Short Films
-Student Films (Undergraduate and Below)
-Feature Films
-TV series
-Animations

INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES

LOCAL FILMS WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES IF NOT IN ENGLISH