2025 European Union Short Film Competition for Nigerians

EU in Nigeria Short Film Competition Application is open. The Zuma International Film Festival, in partnership with the Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS, is pleased to announce the European Union Short Film Competition 2025.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: November 10, 2025
2. Value: ₦500,000- ₦1.5 million, Visibility, networking, and recognition at the Zuma International Film Festival
3. Type: Contest
4. Sponsor: European Union (EU)
5. Eligible Country: Nigeria

Eligibility Criteria for 2025 European Union Short Film Competition for Nigerians

1. Open to all Nigerian youth between the ages of 20 and 35 years.
2. Entries must be original works created by the applicant(s).
3. Films must not exceed 3 minutes in length.
4. Open to all Nigerian youth between the ages of 20 and 35 years.
5. Entries must be original works created by the applicant(s).
6. Films must not exceed 3 minutes in length

Benefits of 2025 European Union Short Film Competition for Nigerians

Winners of the competition will receive exciting cash prizes to support their creative journeys: Youth leadership development programs

1. Winner: N1.5 million
2. First Runner-Up: N750,000
3. Second Runner-Up: N500,000
4. In addition to the cash prizes, winners will gain visibility, networking opportunities, and recognition at the Zuma International Film Festival, one of Nigeria’s leading film festivals.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to European Union (EU) on docs.google.com to apply

Make a short film of 1 to 3 minutes on the theme "Being A Nigerian Youth", and enter into the short film competition. The theme seeks to explore Storytelling for Life and Creative Journeys of Nigerian Youth in today's world.

Application Deadline

November 10, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for 2025 European Union Short Film Competition for Nigerians