01/06/2026
📢 CALL FOR SHORT FILMS SUBMISSION
Nkisu film Film Festival 2026 (2nd Edition)
We're now accepting submissions of short films our annual three-day festival, taking place December 4 - 5th, 2026.
Nkisu film Festival is Zambia's leading short film festival focusing on celebrating and showcasing the rising legacy of Zambian films through promotion of culture , healthy living, tourism and cinematic excellence.
Looking beyond borders,we remain open and invite film makers globally to be part of this the Nkisu film Festival 2026.
Our second edition in 2026, will run for three days and will feature film Q & A panel discussions,workshops, Screenings and film awards on its third day in Zambia's capital Lusaka.
Join us and celebrate with us the art of storytelling as we focus on the 2026 festival theme 'Films Inspired By Nature'.
📽 What we're looking for: Films completed on or after January 2024.
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🎬 SUBMISSION FEES & DEADLINES:
EARLY BIRD - K500
(Per film Submission)
LATE DEADLINE - K600
(Per film Submission)
Submission Runs
(2nd June - 30th September 2026)
July 31, 2026 - Early bird Deadline
September 30, 2026 - Late Deadline
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Films can be submitted in any of the categories.
(Multiple entries are allowed in a given category).
CATEGORIES
1. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT.
2. HEALTHY LIVING.
3. OUR TOURISM TO THE WORLD.
4. GENERAL ENTRIES.
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Rules & Terms:
HOW TO ENTER: Online submissions only.
Submit your High Quality film project (Zipped folder) or your Screening link via email:[email protected] .
1. Short filmmaker bio/headshot photo
2.Byline and or short synopsis of the film(no more than 4 sentences)
3.Film Poster
4.Social media handles (if applicable)
COST TO ENTER: See fees per film per category. Entry fees are non-refundable.
ENTRY MUST INCLUDE: Link to a 30-60 second trailer and a separate link to the short film, including password if required. Third party download must be enabled, if necessary.
NOTIFICATION: All entrants will be notified of their status once scoring is completed.
Shortlisted TRAILERS will be posted or linked on festival social media and website.
ELIGIBILITY: a) Films must be 10 minutes or less in duration including titles and credits.
b) Films may be in local language or English. Those with local language must include English sub-titles.
c) All types of production companies are eligible including individuals, professional or amateur filmmakers, non-profits and educational institutions, public and private entities.
d) Entered films may have already been shown in public before.
SUBJECT MATTER: Please be guided by the categories indicated in this listing. The following content is prohibited: pornographic images and language, slanderous or libelous images and language, and any visual or verbal content that might be considered hate speech, racist, misogynist, overly violent, obscene or offensive.
DEADLINE as announced elsewhere in this presentation.
PRIZES: See above, Additional prizes may be offered subject to sponsorship commitments. Prizes cannot be exchanged for monetary compensation.
COPYRIGHT: Filmmakers retain copyright to their film entries
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- Your Story
- Our Future
- Let Nature Be Your Inspiration.
- Tell Powerful Stories
- Inspire Change
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