Early Bird deadline: 15 June 2027 — features $25 · shorts $15. Submit your film →
CFA Chobe Film Awards Kasane · Botswana
Inaugural Edition · 7 October 2027

A New Stage for
World Cinema

On the banks of the Chobe River · Kasane, Botswana

An international film festival honouring bold storytelling in feature and short films — open to filmmakers from every country in the world.

Submit Your Film About the Festival
Open to filmmakers worldwide Feature & Short Film categories Ceremony · 7 October 2027 Kasane, Botswana
Early Bird Deadline 15 June 2027
Regular Deadline 23 July 2027
Late Entry Deadline 10 August 2027
Official Selection 19 August 2027
Awards Ceremony 7 October 2027
The Festival

A New Home for Exceptional Cinema

The Chobe Film Awards is a brand-new international festival built to celebrate distinctive voices in world cinema. Our inaugural edition invites feature and short filmmakers from every corner of the globe to be part of a defining moment in Botswana's cultural calendar.

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International Feature Films

Narrative and documentary features over 40 minutes. All genres welcome. Open to filmmakers worldwide.

02

International Short Films

Short films under 40 minutes, including animation, documentary, and experimental works.

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Open to All Genres

Drama, documentary, thriller, sci-fi, animation — if it's compelling cinema, we want to see it.

Kasane · Botswana

A Festival on the Banks of the Chobe

Kasane sits at the meeting point of four African nations — Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe — where the Chobe River draws the world's largest elephant population and one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife spectacles.

The Chobe Film Awards is proud to be rooted in this landscape. Our ceremony is a single-day celebration designed to feel intimate, prestigious, and unforgettable for filmmakers and guests alike.

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The Inaugural Edition

Why Submit in 2027?

Being part of a festival's first edition is a rare opportunity. Early entrants become part of the founding story of the Chobe Film Awards.

  • Considered for inaugural awards
  • Listed in the Official Selection
  • Featured in festival press & catalogue
  • Direct correspondence with festival team
Call for Entries

Submit Your Film to Chobe 2027

Submissions are accepted directly through our website. Payment is made via PayPal, and every entry is personally verified before being confirmed as part of the competition.

🎬 Founding Filmmaker Waivers · Limited Availability
A small number of full entry-fee waivers are available for the inaugural edition.
Email award@chobefilmawards.site to request a code.
Early Bird · Save $10 Feature Films
$25USD

Runtime over 40 minutes

Regular $30 · Late $35

Submit Feature
Early Bird · Save $5 Short Films
$15USD

Runtime under 40 minutes

Regular $20 · Late $35

Submit Short
Submission only confirmed once payment is verified. All entries are reviewed manually. You will receive a confirmation email from award@chobefilmawards.site within 72 hours of payment.