Alliance Française de Maseru

🎬🇱🇸 GOOD NEWS, YOUNG BASOTHO FILMMAKERS! THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED!

Have you been planning to enter the 5th European Film Festival (EUFF) “Small Screens, Big Stories” short film competition but haven’t had the chance to apply yet? This is your opportunity! ⏰

📢 NEW DEADLINE: 21 OCTOBER 2026!

If you’re a Basotho filmmaker aged 18–35, there’s still time to tell your story using nothing more than your smartphone. 📱🎥

🎥 SMALL SCREENS, BIG STORIES

Theme: TOGETHER 🤝

Create an original fictional short film showing how collaboration, solidarity and community can inspire positive change.

📌 Key requirements:

📱 Film using a smartphone only
⏱️ Maximum 3 minutes, including credits
🎞️ Submit in MP4 or MOV format
🗣️ Film in English, Sesotho or French
💬 English subtitles required if the film is not in English
💰 Free to enter!

🏆 What’s at stake?

The winner will receive a professional development opportunity and regional exposure through a major South African film festival, with possible support for travel, accommodation and accreditation.

🚨 NEW DEADLINE: 21 OCTOBER 2026 AT 23:59

If you’ve been planning to apply or are interested in participating, now is the time to take that step! Don’t miss this extended opportunity to share your creativity, tell your story and showcase your talent.

📝 APPLY HERE:
https://forms.gle/9xHV1FFvMZPu6Bow5

🎬 Your phone. Your story. Your chance to be seen.

📞 +266 59750598 / +266 2232572
📧 communication@afmaseru.org.ls

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