CANEX Shorts Competition

Deadline: Jun 30, 2025

other

partially funded

Africa, Algeria

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

Afreximbank, through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, is thrilled to announce the 3rd edition of CANEX Shorts, a short film competition for young filmmakers in Africa and the Diaspora. This competition aims to engage with the film community ahead of CANEX at IATF2025.

📖 About CANEX Shorts Competition

CANEX Shorts is a short film competition that will culminate in screenings and an award ceremony at CANEX at IATF2025, taking place in Algiers, Algeria, from 4 - 10 September 2025. The event will feature creative industry conversations, masterclasses, deal rooms, markets, exhibitions, and more.

Opportunity Details:

Date Published: May 17, 2025
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
Category: Contest
Eligible Locations: Africa
Sponsor Organisation: Afreximbank

🎁 Benefits of CANEX Shorts Competition

Three outstanding filmmakers will each receive:

$2,000 Cash Prize for:
- Best Fiction
- Best Documentary
- Best Animation
Screening of their film at CANEX at IATF2025 in Algiers, Algeria.
Invitation to attend CANEX at IATF2025 (flights and accommodation provided).
Networking opportunities with investors, partners, and leading creative minds on the continent.
Global recognition and a chance to connect with the largest gathering of creatives in Africa.

✅ CANEX Shorts Competition Requirements

To participate, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Open to Africans living on the continent and in the diaspora.
Films must be no longer than 5 minutes in length.
The filmmaker must currently be between the ages of 18 - 35. The film must have been made in 2023 or later, and at the time of making the film, the filmmaker must have been between the ages of 18-35 (substantiation may be requested).
The filmmaker must own all rights, including music, and must have supporting documentation.
Films can be in any language, but those not in English must include English subtitles.
A digital link to the film must be provided in the submission.
Only one film per filmmaker is allowed.
Selected filmmakers will be required to sign a release/rights agreement.
Entrants must have a bank account capable of receiving international payments.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
To apply, visit the official application portal: CANEX Shorts Competition on FilmFreeway.

🌍 Event Details

Event Name: CANEX at IATF2025
Location: Algiers, Algeria
Dates: 4 - 10 September 2025

For more information and to apply, visit the official portal: CANEX Shorts Competition on FilmFreeway.

Benefits

$2,000 Cash Prize for:
- Best Fiction
- Best Documentary
- Best Animation
Screening of their film at CANEX at IATF2025 in Algiers, Algeria
Invitation to attend CANEX at IATF2025 (flights and accommodation provided)
Networking opportunities with investors, partners, and the continent's leading creative minds
Global recognition and a chance to connect with the largest gathering of creatives in Africa

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