Official Terms
Submission Rules & Terms
Please read the following rules carefully before submitting your film to the Chobe Film Awards 2027. By submitting, you agree to these terms.
01 · Eligibility
Who Can Submit
- Filmmakers from any country in the world are eligible.
- All genres are accepted — narrative, documentary, animation, experimental.
- Films may be in any language. Non-English films must include English subtitles.
- There is no limit to the number of films one filmmaker may submit, but each submission requires its own entry fee.
02 · Categories
Feature & Short Film
- International Feature Film — over 40 minutes
- International Short Film — under 40 minutes
03 · Deadlines & Fees
Entry Windows
- Early Bird — 15 June 2027: Features $25 · Shorts $15
- Regular — 23 July 2027: Features $30 · Shorts $20
- Late Entry — 10 August 2027: $35 flat, both categories
- Entry fees are non-refundable once a submission has been received.
04 · Submission Requirements
What We Need From You
- A working screening link (Vimeo, YouTube, Google Drive). Private or password-protected links are welcome — include the password in the synopsis field.
- Accurate film title, director name, country of production, and runtime.
- Entry fees must be paid via PayPal. Submissions are only confirmed once payment is verified.
05 · Selection & Judging
How Films Are Reviewed
- All submissions are reviewed by our selection team.
- Films are judged on storytelling, direction, cinematography, originality, and emotional impact.
- The Official Selection will be announced on 19 August 2027.
- The jury's decision is final. We do not provide individual feedback on submitted films.
06 · Rights & Permissions
What You Grant Us
- You confirm you hold all necessary rights to submit the film.
- You grant Chobe Film Awards permission to use your film's title, poster, stills, and synopsis for festival promotion and the Official Selection catalogue.
- If selected, you grant permission for a short excerpt (max 60 seconds) to be used in festival promotion and press materials.
- You retain full ownership and copyright of your film at all times.
07 · Waivers
Founding Filmmaker Waivers
- A limited number of Founding Filmmaker waivers are available by invitation only.
- Each waiver waives the entry fee for one film submission only.
- Only one waiver may be used per filmmaker. Waivers are non-transferable and may not be sold.
- Waiver codes are issued directly by the festival and expire when the allocated pool is exhausted.
08 · Contact
Questions?
For any question regarding these rules, email us at award@chobefilmawards.site. We respond to all enquiries within 72 hours.
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