The Kilimanjaro Film Festival

Introduction

Kilimanjaro Film Festival is a platform that aims to bring filmmakers together to conceptualize, produce, showcase, and celebrate the wealth of African knowledge through films. The festival is scheduled to take place annually in July in Moshi, Kilimanjaro, and entries are accepted from August to February each year.

FESTIVAL DATES

2-6 JULY
2025

VENUE

KILIMANJARO
TANZANIA

Film Categories
and Length

Animation: Over 15 minutes

Animation Short: Under 15 minutes

Documentary: Over 40 Minutes

Documentary Short: Under 40 minutes

Feature: Over 60 Minutes

Feature Short: Under 60 minutes

Kiswahili TV Series: 3 episodes in sequence

Inspired by the beauty of nature, KiliFilmFest is a platform for filmmakers to tell stories and showcase heritage and cultural richness of Africans in Africa and in the diaspora. The festival is one of the Tourism Innovation Hub (TIHub) initiatives

SUBMISSION

Kilimanjaro Film Festival (KiliFilmFest) calls for submission from August each year. Film submission is free for all categories.