For Our Filmmakers: The Victoria Falls Experience

At the Victoria Falls Adventure Film Festival, we believe the creators behind the most powerful stories deserve to be celebrated. Our goal is to bring filmmakers to the heart of the action to connect, inspire, and be honored. While we cannot fund every traveler, we are committed to providing a prestigious and supportive experience for all our Official Selections.

Please see our tiered invitation policy below.

Our Filmmaker Support & Invitation Policy

1. Fully Funded Invitations (Award Winners & Headliners).

The winners of our top-tier awards—including Best of Festival and Best Conservation Film—will receive a fully funded journey to Victoria Falls. This includes: · Round-trip economy airfare. · Accommodation for the festival duration.· A full-access VIP festival pass.· A select number of internationally renowned filmmakers will also be invited as our special guests under this tier.

2. Partially Funded Invitations (Category Award Winners & Key Voices)
· Winners of other major categories (e.g., Best Adventure Film, Best Cinematography) will receive significant support to facilitate their attendance, which may include: · A fixed travel stipend to offset costs. · Complimentary accommodation for the festival duration.

3. Official Selection Invitations (All Selected Filmmakers) · Every film chosen for our Official Selection will receive: · Two (2) complimentary full-access Festival Passes. · A formal invitation letter for visa and grant application purposes. · Access to a dedicated Filmmaker Lounge and all exclusive networking events. · Inclusion in our curated festival schedule and marketing materials.

4. The “Film-Only” Selection
· For films where the filmmaker is unable to attend, we proudly grant the “Official
Selection” laurel and will promote your work as a core part of our program. All funding is subject to the filmmaker’s physical attendance at the festival to accept
their award and participate in scheduled Q&A sessions.

We are thrilled at the prospect of showcasing your work and, hopefully, welcoming you to Victoria Falls.