EIFF 2027 · Inaugural Edition
The Festival
EIFF 2027 brings together exceptional films, filmmakers, audiences and industry voices from Nigeria, across Africa and around the world for an international celebration of cinema.
Through screenings, premieres, filmmaker conversations, awards and special presentations, EIFF creates a meeting point for stories, creative voices and audiences from across the world — with cinema at the centre of every experience.
Edition
Inaugural
EIFF 2027
Festival period
June 2027
Official dates to be announced
Host city
Ado-Ekiti
Ekiti State, Nigeria
Programme
Coming soon
Official programme to be announced
Inside the Festival
Experience EIFF
Discover the films, conversations, awards, venues and shared experiences that will shape the inaugural edition of EIFF.
Films
A globally curated official selection of feature films, documentaries, short films, animation and student work chosen for the strength of their storytelling, originality, craft and cinematic vision.
Programme
Screenings, premieres, filmmaker conversations and special presentations bringing audiences closer to compelling films, ideas and creative voices from around the world.
Awards
A celebration of exceptional storytelling, artistic vision, performance and filmmaking craft across the Festival’s official selection.
Venues
Selected screening, cultural and event spaces creating distinctive settings for cinema, conversation, connection and discovery.
Festival information
Everything you need to prepare for EIFF 2027, including Festival access, accreditation, travel, schedules, venues and visitor information.
Film submissions
Submit your film to EIFF 2027
EIFF welcomes distinctive, original and accomplished screen stories from Nigeria, across Africa and around the world.
The inaugural edition will present a globally curated programme across fiction, documentary, short-form cinema, animation and student filmmaking.
Feature film
Narrative fiction with a running time of 60 minutes or longer, including credits.
Documentary film
Non-fiction films with a running time of 60 minutes or longer, including credits.
Short film
Narrative, documentary, experimental and hybrid films with a maximum running time of 22 minutes, including credits.
Animation
Animated short-form work with a maximum running time of 22 minutes, including credits. Animated feature films should be submitted through the Feature Film category.
Student film
Original screen work created while the filmmaker was enrolled at a recognised university, college, film school or other tertiary institution. Student films may be narrative, documentary, animation, experimental or hybrid, with a maximum running time of 22 minutes. Proof of student status may be required. Feature-length student work should be submitted through the appropriate Feature Film or Documentary Film category.
Festival programming
Submission category does not determine final Festival placement. Selected films may be programmed across EIFF’s competition sections, EIFF Discovery, Special Presentations and other curated Festival programmes.
Submissions
Film submissions opening soon
Submission dates, eligibility requirements, premiere considerations, fees and official regulations will be published ahead of the opening of EIFF 2027 submissions.
Awards
Competition & jury
EIFF celebrates films and filmmakers whose work demonstrates exceptional storytelling, originality, artistic vision and cinematic achievement.
Competition
Officially selected films may compete across EIFF’s Feature Film, Documentary, Short Film, Animation, Student Film and EIFF Discovery sections.
Jury
EIFF juries bring together respected filmmakers, screen-industry professionals and creative voices selected for their experience, perspective and integrity.
Festival honours
Awards recognise achievement across directing, screenwriting, performance, documentary, short-form cinema, animation, student filmmaking and other areas of outstanding cinematic craft.
Venues
Where cinema comes together
EIFF 2027 will bring selected spaces to life through screenings, premieres, conversations, professional gatherings and shared Festival experiences.
Screenings & premieres
Carefully selected venues will provide filmmakers and audiences with memorable big-screen experiences across the Festival programme.
Conversations & events
Dedicated spaces will host filmmaker discussions, special presentations, industry engagement and experiences that extend beyond the screen.
Official EIFF 2027 venues will be announced with the Festival programme.
Festival information
Plan your EIFF experience
Whether you are joining EIFF as an audience member, filmmaker, student, industry professional, media representative or visiting guest, find the information you need to prepare for the Festival.
Getting to EIFF
Travel guidance for guests attending EIFF 2027 in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
Getting around
Venue directions and local mobility information to help guests navigate the Festival and surrounding city.
Accessibility
Accessibility information for Festival venues, screenings and activities will be provided alongside the confirmed programme.
Accreditation
Dedicated accreditation will be available for filmmakers, industry professionals, media, invited guests and other eligible Festival participants.
Festival guide
Schedules, venue information, accessibility guidance and practical details for navigating EIFF 2027.
Experience Ekiti
Extend your journey beyond the screen and discover the landscapes, food, heritage, culture and experiences of Ekiti.
Road to EIFF 2027
The journey to the inaugural edition
Film submissions
Opening soon
Industry accreditation
Opening ahead of the Festival
Festival passes
Coming soon
Programme & venues
To be announced
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know
The inaugural Ekiti International Film Festival is planned for June 2027 in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. Official Festival dates will be announced.
Be there from the beginning
Create your EIFF ID and stay connected as the inaugural edition takes shape.