frequently asked questions
No, SAFM – MENA Edition does not accept documentary projects
No, SAFM – MENA Edition does not accept short film projects
It is a short video of 5 min through which you pitch your film and / or web series and / or book adaptation to Jury members , producers and investors present @ SAFM – MENA Edition
SAFM – MENA Edition takes care of one economy class return ticket fare for one of the members of your project and two nights’ accommodation during the market.
Submission Fee : 100 USD
Final Deadline – January 18 to January 31, 2023
Submission Fee : 115 USD
Early Bird Deadline: 7th February to 31st March, 2021, Fee: (80 USD)
Regular Deadline: 1st April to 15th May, 2021, Fee: (100 USD)
Late Deadline: 16th May to 15th June, 2021, Fee: (115 USD)
Extended Deadline: 16th June to 15th September, 2021, Fee: (115 USD)
No, SAFM Global does not accept documentary projects and short film projects.
Yes, you can apply for Web Series projects.
No, you cannot apply for Co-Production projects.
No, you cannot apply for Gap Funding projects.
Proof of 30% financial commitment can be in the form of
a) MOU or agreement or contract between yourself and the production company ( and/or same with the individual producer)
b) Letter of intent on the production company’s letterhead along with production company’s official stamp ( and/or same with the individual producer)
Yes, for Co-Production and Gap Funding projects, you can apply as an individual.
Yes, both the storyline and script need to be submitted.
No, both the storyline and script need to be submitted.
Full script has to be submitted within 2 weeks of you being informed that your project is shortlisted.
It is a short video of 5 minutes through which you pitch your film and/or web series and/or book adaptation to jury members, producers and investors present at SAFM Global.
Yes, it is mandatory.
SAFM Global takes care of 1 economy class return ticket fare for 1 of the members of your project and 2 nights’ accommodation during the market.
We are sorry but the application fee is non-refundable.