Africa & Caribbean International Film Festival "ACI FILM FESTIVAL" is an event aims at building a bridge between Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond in the Film industry and related sectors.
The First edition will take place from July 28th to 31st, 2026 at Geeta University, Panipat, India.
The ACI Film Festival was created to answer that question. It is a powerful platform for influence, networking, and collaboration—bringing together filmmakers, producers, distributors, and creative professionals from Africa & Caribbean region and beyond.
July 28–31, 2026 in Panipat, India. Each day is crafted for maximum impact.
Learn directly from industry experts across eight disciplines. Sessions are designed for emerging and established professionals alike.
Select the pass that fits your goals. All passes include access to the opening ceremony and daily lunch service.
Our patrons bring decades of experience across film production, performing arts, and storytelling.
The festival runs from July 28th to July 31st, 2026, in and around Panipat, India. Exact venue details will be announced closer to the event date.
The festival is open to filmmakers, producers, students, industry professionals, distributors, and cinema enthusiasts from around the world. We particularly welcome participants from Africa, the Caribbean, and India.
Visit our Nomination page to submit your film. Fill out the nomination form with your film details, category, and a link to your trailer or screener. Our jury will review all submissions.
The VIP Pass ($1,000) includes: access to the opening ceremony, daily lunch, all workshops, 2 exclusive B2B sessions, passing panel discussions, film screenings, guided tours, yoga, and highly coveted access to the Awards Ceremony.
We offer eight professional workshops: Acting, Set Design, Scriptwriting, Sound Engineering, Costume Design, Film Makeup Artistry, Props & Production, and Animation with AI. All led by respected industry experts.
Yes! We offer an International Student Pass at $300, which includes entry to the opening ceremony, sessions, lunch breaks, guided tours, and yoga. Valid student identification is required at check-in.
Join filmmakers, producers, and industry leaders from Africa, the Caribbean, and India for four days that will transform your craft and expand your network.
