Lagos Film Festival (1)

Festival start: 13 August 2027      Festival end: 15 August 2027

FESTIVAL VISION

We want to bridge emerging voices worldwide with Nigeria's creative ecosystem. More than a screening event, this festival is a visibility accelerator and a networking platform crafted to connect your work with a passionate audience and industry professionals

Exclusive Benefits for Submitted Projects

We want to ensure your project gains visibility the moment your submission is confirmed, regardless of the official selection results.

Personalized Social Media Campaigns

If you opt-in, we will promote your project across the festival's official profiles, free of charge.

Campaign Content

Dedicated posts featuring your official poster, synopsis, and director/writer credits.

Industry Reach

Your work will be showcased to an international network of filmmakers, agents, and industry press.

World-Class Projection & Venue Partnership
We know how much precision, color grading, and sound design go into your final cut. Your work deserves to be experienced exactly as you envisioned it.

Professional Live Execution

While our team brings over 6 years of international festival organization experience to curate and manage the event, the live projections and venue operations are handed over directly to Mcrystal Cinemas.

By partnering with an established, high-end theatrical exhibitor like Mcrystal Cinemas, we guarantee:

State-of-the-art projection technology calibrated for optimal brightness and color accuracy.

Immersive audio systems delivering crisp dialogue and rich sound design.

A seamless theatrical environment run by seasoned cinema staff dedicated to flawless live playback.

You focus on bringing your story to Lagos; we—along with Mcrystal Cinemas—ensure a flawless big-screen premiere.

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RULES AND TERMS

Please read the following rules and guidelines carefully before submitting your project to the Lagos Film Festival. By submitting, you agree to comply with all terms outlined below.


Categories & Eligibility

Short Films: Maximum runtime of 60 minutes (including credits). All genres accepted.

Short Scripts: Maximum length of 30 pages.

Feature Films: Runtime of more than 60 minutes. All genres accepted.

Feature Scripts: Length of more than 30 pages.


Language & Subtitle Requirements

Accepted Languages: We accept submissions in all languages from anywhere in the world.

Subtitle Requirement: Any film whose main dialogue is not in English must include hardcoded or selectable English subtitles. Non-English scripts must be submitted alongside an official English translation.


Submission Guidelines

Project Completion: Works of all completion years are welcome.

Multiple Submissions: Filmmakers may submit more than one project; however, a separate entry fee and submission form must be completed for each title.

Promotional Opt-In: All submitted projects are eligible for our Guaranteed Social Media Spotlight (featuring poster, synopsis, and credits). By submitting, you grant the festival permission to use provided promotional materials across our official channels.

Rights & Authorizations: The submitter holds all necessary rights, licenses, and clearances for music, footage, and intellectual property included in the project.


Selection & Rights

Official Selection: Selected filmmakers will be notified via email prior to the event.

Screening Rights: By being selected, you grant the festival the right to screen your film publicly during the event.

Fees: Entry fees are non-refundable once the submission process is complete.