Durban International Film Festival (DIFF)
📍 Durban, South Africa · July / August
About
African and world cinema; oldest/largest festival in Southern Africa
Oscar-qualifying for shorts and documentaries; submit exclusively via FilmFreeway. Films produced after Jan 1, 2025.
Oscar-qualifying
Yes — Best Documentary, Best South African Documentary, Best Short Film. Winning the relevant award here can make a film eligible for Academy Award consideration — confirm the exact category and current rules on the festival's official site.
Heads up: deadlines and entry fees change every cycle. This listing's volatile details are rated high confidence — always confirm on the official site before you submit. Spot something out of date? Suggest an edit.
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