Filmmakers from Africa, the Middle East and Asia have until June 30 to submit their work for the third edition of the Hollywood African Cinema Connection (HACC) film festival.
Organisers said the upcoming edition will expand its focus beyond film screenings by introducing new funding and industry development opportunities through a partnership with the African Film DAO.
According to HACC, selected filmmakers may be considered for investment, co-production and distribution opportunities aimed at supporting the development and wider reach of their projects.
The festival said the investment opportunities would be linked to the African Film DAO’s tokenised funding model, while co-production opportunities would connect filmmakers with studios, production companies and industry partners. Distribution opportunities are intended to help filmmakers secure audiences beyond the festival circuit.
HACC said the initiative is aimed at addressing longstanding challenges facing filmmakers in the Global South, including limited access to funding, infrastructure and distribution networks.
The Hollywood African Cinema Connection describes itself as a platform focused on promoting African, Asian, and Middle Eastern cinema internationally through film exhibition and industry development opportunities.
Submissions for the 2026 festival edition close on June 30.
For more information, log onto hacc.uwu.ai
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