Call for Jury – AVOCFF 2025
Africa’s Voices of Change Film Festival
(AVOCFF) is seeking passionate and experienced Film professionals to join the Jury
for the 2025 edition. As a Jury Member, you will play a critical role in
selecting the films that shape dialogue on children’s rights, disability
inclusion, public health, and climate action.
Roles & Responsibilities
• Review and evaluate a selection of
submitted films (short films, mobile films, and documentaries).
• Assess films based on storytelling,
technical execution, thematic relevance, and potential social impact.
• Participate in jury deliberations and
contribute to the selection of award-winning films.
• Maintain confidentiality of all film
submissions and jury discussions.
• Where possible, engage in festival activities
such as panels, award ceremonies, or live discussions.
Criteria for Jury Members
• At least 3–5 years of experience in film,
media, cultural studies, or related creative fields.
• Background may include filmmaker, critic,
academic, journalist, curator, or cultural worker.
• Familiarity with AVOCFF’s thematic focus:
children’s rights, disability inclusion, public health, and climate action.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking
skills with experience in evaluating films or creative projects.
• Representation across diverse regions,
genders, and communities, with priority for underrepresented groups (including
persons with disabilities).
• Commitment to fairness, ethics, and
unbiased decision-making.
• Availability to review films and attend
jury sessions within film selection timeline.
• Passion for film as a tool for social
change and openness to contributing insights during festival events.
Benefits of Being a Jury Member
• Opportunity to shape the selection of
impactful African and international films.
• Visibility as part of a respected
international jury panel.
• Networking with filmmakers, advocates,
policymakers, and cultural leaders.
• Recognition on AVOCFF platforms,
marketing materials, and press releases.
• Certificate of participation as a Jury
Member of AVOCFF 2025.
If you are passionate about film, advocacy,
and cultural dialogue, we invite you to apply to join the AVOCFF 2025 Jury.
