The festival welcomes long documentary and narrative films, as well as short films (documentary, narrative, animation, and experimental films).

Films from the diaspora and Egyptian students are also eligible.

Submission requirements include that films must be produced in 2024, and if aiming for a competitive sector, the film must not have been previously screened in Egypt.

Application forms and viewing copies will be accepted until 30 October 2024.

The filmmakers will be informed about the accepted films by 15 November 2024.

Check this link for more details.

Throughout its history, the festival has screened countless films by African directors and held workshops, seminars, and industry-related events, attended by filmmakers and film aficionados. 

The festival was launched in 2012, under the Independent Shabab Foundation (ISF) supervision. It is the brainchild of Egyptian screenwriter and actor Sayed Fouad (LAFF president) and actress and film director Azza El-Hosseiny (festival director). Actor Mahmoud Hemida is the LAFF's honorary president.

Each year, the opening and/or closing ceremonies take place at one of the remarkable archaeological locations of Luxor. The 13th edition's opening ceremony took place at the Luxor Temple.

The festival comprises several competitive segments: Feature Film, Short Film, African Diaspora Film Competitions, and the Egyptian Student Film Competition.