Tier 2
Pan African Film Festival
Los Angeles, United States
- Submission deadline
- 7 October 2026
- Entry fee
- from USD 25
- Premiere
- Regional
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental
Last verified 1 October 2026
About Pan African Film Festival
The Pan African Film and Arts Festival is a Los Angeles festival with a 35th anniversary celebration scheduled for 15 to 21 February 2027.
Awards this festival can qualify you for
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Win Best Animated Short to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Win Best Short Documentary Award to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Win Best Short Narrative Film Award to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
Pan African Film Festival submission FAQ
When is the Pan African Film Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for Pan African Film Festival is around 7 October 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to Pan African Film Festival?
Submitting to Pan African Film Festival costs from USD 25 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Pan African Film Festival require a premiere?
Regional. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Is Pan African Film Festival an award qualifying festival?
Yes. Pan African Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Where is Pan African Film Festival held?
Pan African Film Festival takes place in Los Angeles, United States.
Is Pan African Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
Pan African Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
Is Pan African Film Festival right for your film?
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