Submissions are officially open for the 47th edition of the Durban International Film Festival, taking place from 23 July – 2 August 2026!

We invite filmmakers from across the globe to submit their films with diverse, cinematic voices. We can’t wait to have your film apart of our 2026 programme!

Early Bird Deadline: 9 January 2026

Final Deadline: 27 February 2026

Find out more info and submit your film via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/DurbanFilmFest

We can’t wait to have your film as part of our 2026 programme