Screen Writers/Filmmakers/Storytellers:

MIPAD DFM will accept both finished projects (production completed) and stories with completed scripts, that meet the following criteria:

• Projects that have been ready within the last one year

• Projects that have never been aired

• Projects that have never been sold

• Projects that are based on black excellence (not compulsory)

Projects in the following genres are welcome:

• Documentaries

• TV series

• Short films

• Long form movies

• Animation

Film submission entails submitting a 1-page synopsis of your story, or a one to two-minute production trailer showing your most compelling scenes if the project is already in production. 

N.B Consumer trailers are not acceptable in this context.

All submissions will be screened and vetted by a panel of seasoned film professionals carefully chosen from various aspects of the industry. We will let you know if your film is shortlisted for the film market.

Note that project submission is the first stage of your registration for this event, once your film/story is accepted, your registration is completed with the issuance of a “Trader” market badge, to enable you to participate fully in the film market activities.

Final Submission Deadline for all projects is Saturday, April 30, 2022