Get ready, filmmakers! The moment you’ve been waiting for is HERE! The ImoIFF Creatives & Film Festival (IMOIFF) is thrilled to announce that submissions for our highly anticipated 2025 edition are now officially open via the esteemed Festhome platform!
This is your chance to shine, to share your cinematic visions with a global audience, and to be part of a vibrant festival dedicated to celebrating the art of filmmaking and empowering independent storytellers.
At ImoIFF, we’re more than just a film festival – we’re a platform built by young people, for young people, with a passionate commitment to:
- Inspiring a love for film, cinema, and the arts worldwide.
- Supporting and celebrating independent filmmakers from across the globe.
- Promoting the local Nigerian film industry both at home and internationally.
- Bringing together industry stakeholders in a focused and dynamic environment.
- Ensuring your work is SEEN, SUPPORTED, and CELEBRATED!
- Contributing to the growth of the film industry in Imo State and beyond.
- Creating an incubation space to nurture young talent in film and art through sustained educational initiatives (IMOIFF Creatives!).
- Bridging the gap between Imo State filmmakers, global cinemas, and the world.
- Providing access to global film knowledge, skill acquisition, training, and distribution opportunities.
- Increasing access for under-represented people to careers in the media.
- Cultivating a lucrative industry that economically and socially preserves our national values through film.
Imagine your film being screened in the heart of Owerri, connecting with a diverse and enthusiastic audience, and potentially receiving recognition from our distinguished jury panel, which includes the acclaimed Kayode Kasum, Linda Obasi, Goodnews Erico, Ozioma Nwughalu, Jeannie Jones and Art Arutyunyan!
Your work will also be seen by our esteemed advisory board, comprised of industry leaders such as Dr. Victor Okhai, Queen B. Ebigieson, Okey Ogunjiofor, Dr. Chika Onu, Chris Odeh, Amayo Uzo Phillip, Osita Iheme, Dr. Gloria Ernest Samuel, Dr. Ken Obiakor, and Obinna Okerekeocha!
Ready to take the leap and showcase your talent? Head over to Festhome now and submit your incredible projects!
Submit Your Film Now on Festhome!
Mark your calendars with these important dates:
- Extended Deadline for Submissions: October 31, 2025
- Notification Date: November 10, 2025
- Event Date: November 27 – 29, 2025 (Owerri, Nigeria)
We are accepting submissions for a wide range of categories, including:
- Best Short Film
- Best Documentary
- Best Feature
- Best International Film
- Best Actor
- Best Actor (Female)
- Best Film Student
- Achievement in Directing
- Achievement in Editing
- Achievement in Cinematography
- Achievement in Screenplay
- Achievement in Sound Design
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be a part of the growing and dynamic ImoIFF family. We are eagerly awaiting your stories and can’t wait to celebrate your creativity!
Stay connected with us for more updates and exciting news:
- Website: http://www.imoiff.ng
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- Instagram: imofilmfestival_
- Email: [email protected]
We can’t wait to see your films light up the screens at ImoIFF 2025!
