Creative Minds Film Festival

21/05/2026

Cinema lovers, this one is for you.

01-02 August 2026.

Where stories meet vision. Where new voices take the spotlight.
Creative Minds Film Festival is back in Durban, Courtyard Theatre.

Be part of the experience.
Durban University of Technology

04/05/2026

Swipe through the stories that will light up the screen

From powerful dramas to bold new voices — this is the official selection of the 3rd Annual Creative Minds Film Festival.

Which film are you most excited for?

04/05/2026

Lights. Stories. Culture.

The 3rd Annual Creative Minds Film Festival is here — showcasing powerful voices from 11 countries across 15 incredible films.

Courtyard Theatre (DUT)
01–02 August 2026

16/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who listened to our interview on Intokozo FM, please continue following the festival to stay in touch.

15/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who submitted their work with us, the submissions are officially closed.

We’ll review the films and get back to the selected as soon as we can.

We have received quite a number of submissions, which will hinder us from writing to each and everyone whose work did not make the selection.

Please check your FilmFreeway and Festhome profiles for the change of status.

Thank you once again.

01/04/2026

‘CMFF5’ is your waiver code for a 50% discount. Submit today.

01/04/2026

‘CMFF5’ for 50% waiver. Submit today.

09/03/2026

Thanks to Intokozo FM for interview

With Thobile Siciko and Simphiwe Fortune Thabethe

05/03/2026

PRESS RELEASE ALERT

The 3rd Annual Creative Minds Film Festival is officially on the way!

After a successful second edition in 2025, we are back with an even bigger platform for emerging filmmakers, students, and storytellers to showcase their work.

Local and international filmmakers are invited to submit their films.

Submissions are now OPEN.

Media enquiries & submissions:
[email protected]

20/11/2025

Submit on Festhome.

- Deadline: 31 Mar 2026 - Short and Feature Films: