Eswatini International Film Festival
The EIFF, in April, 28-30 2023, will be the first International festival made in Eswatini.
Eswatini International Film Festival programs showcase the work of both established and emerging filmmakers f
Submission fee its R100 per catagory for Swazis and south africans and if you are not from this countries then $30 per catagory submission.
Each catagory has it own price to be won during the event next year
Submissions will be accepted via Email from October through December 2022and for the duration of this window,
Film submissions in other than English must be subtitled (not mandatory for music videos and silent films)
Filmmakers can use their own original music in their film, or they may use music that is copyright-free or public domain.
Official selection films must provide their final exhibition copy to the festival programming department 14 days prior to the festival.
Refund Policy:
Unfortunately we cannot refund a submission fee once you’ve submitted your film. Please make absolutely sure you want to submit your film before doing so. As with other festivals, your fee is paid for your film to be considered. By no means does submitting your film guarantee that your film will be accepted. If your film is not accepted, your submission fee is not refunded
Awards & Prizes
Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Documentary Film
Best Music Video/TV Commercial
Best Horror
Best Director
Best Producer
Best Cinematography
Best Editor
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Script
Best Comedy
Best Student Film
Best Music Video
Best Thriller
Best Trailer
Best First-Time Filmmaker
Best Female Filmmaker
Best Indie Film
Best supporting actor
Best supporting actress
Best Eswatini movie
Best eswatini actor
Best Eswatini Actress
Best Eswatini drama series in a tv drama
Best Eswatini actress in a tv drama
Best eswatini actor in a tv drama
Best webseries
The EIFF, in April, 28-30 2023, will be the first International festival made in Eswatini.
Eswatini International Film Festival programs showcase the work of both established and emerging filmmakers from around the world. Our mission is to build closer connections among filmmakers, inspire & motivate people to discover the world through the art of motion pictures and indie filmmaking to contribute to the creation of better cinematic experiences.