Filmmakers looking for their next big break have a fresh target. Organisers of the 2027 edition of the Alternativa Film Festival have opened a call for submissions, according to a report by Premium Times.
What is on offer
The headline figure is the money. The festival is putting up $120,000 in total prize money, shared across seven award categories, Premium Times reports. At current exchange rates, that is a serious sum for any independent filmmaker, including those working in and around Nollywood.
What we still do not know
The available report does not spell out the names of the seven categories, how the $120,000 will be divided among them, the submission deadline, entry requirements or whether there are eligibility limits based on country or film format. Interested filmmakers will need to check the organisers' official channels for those details before sending in their work.
For Nigerian creatives, the call adds to the growing list of international platforms where local stories can compete for recognition and funding. Whether Nollywood filmmakers will be among the winners when the 2027 prizes are handed out remains to be seen.
- Based on reporting byPremium Times: 2027Alternativa Film Festival: Organisers call for submissions
