Alternativa Film Festival Opens 2027 Submissions to Kenyan Filmmakers

What changed

Alternativa Film Festival has opened submissions for Kenyan filmmakers for its 2027 programme.

The festival says Alternativa 2027 will include public screenings, discussions and other events built around the social issues explored in the films.

Why it matters

This makes the festival more than a selection window. It creates a planned public forum where Kenyan films can lead conversations about the issues they put on screen, with audiences meeting the work through screenings and discussions rather than through private industry channels alone.

The shape of that opportunity is still limited by missing practical details. The submission deadline, eligibility rules, selection process and festival dates have not been stated. For filmmakers deciding whether to apply, those terms will determine how usable the opening is.