KITFO FILM FESTIVAL
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The 2025 KITFO Film Festival will take place September 19–21 in Los Angeles, with events hosted across several venues including theaters, community spaces, and creative hubs. Full venue details will be announced closer to the event.
Everyone is welcome! Whether you're a filmmaker, film lover, student, or simply curious about East African stories and cinema, there’s something for you at KITFO.
Submissions are open now for narrative, documentary, and experimental films. Visit filmfreeway.com/kitfotv for eligibility, deadlines, and submission details.
Yes! Our virtual festival segment, KITFO Online, will run from September 23–29 via kitfo.tv, showcasing select films and panel recordings for our global audience.
We accept short and feature-length films from Ethiopian, Eritrean, and broader East African creators, as well as films centered on stories from the region and its diaspora. All genres welcome.
All ticket purchases are non-refundable, but you may be able to transfer your ticket to someone else. Please contact us at kitfofilmfestival@gmail.com for help.
We’d love to connect! Email us at kitfofilmfestival@gmail.com to explore collaboration and sponsorship opportunities.