Mashariki African Film Festival (MAAFF)
The Mashariki African Film Festival stands as Rwanda’s biggest cinematic event, responding to the growing film audience and the essential need for connections across African countries, filmmakers, the African diaspora, and international media producers. This year marks a significant milestone as the Mashariki African Film Festival joyously celebrates its 10th anniversary. The landmark 10th edition […]
Mostra de Cinemas Africanos
The Mostra de Cinemas Africanos is the only annual festival exclusively dedicated to the exhibition of contemporary African films in Brazil. Created in 2018 by Brazilian cultural producer and researcher Ana Camila Esteves, along with Spanish curator and researcher Beatriz Leal-Riesco, the festival emerged in response to the dearth of platforms showcasing newly released African […]
Afrika Filmfestival Leuven
Afrika Filmfestival, for some a fixed value in the cinema landscape, for others still unknown territory. Through film, Afrika Filmfestival aims to enlarge ones world view and invalidate the prevailing and outdated ideas about Africa and its cinematic contribution to world of film. The African film culture continues to flourish and settle its roots ever […]
Afrika Film Festival Köln
Who we are FilmInitiativ Köln e.V. was founded in 1988. When it was founded, the association set itself the goal of “arousing interest in the art of film and initiating political discussions through film cycles, lectures and seminars”. The aim was “above all to provide a platform for films that are not shown in commercial […]
AFRIKAMERA
The nonprofit cultural association, toucouler e.V., has since 2007 engaged in the intercultural dialogue between Africa and Germany. With the “AFRIKAMERA – current cinema from Africa” film festival, toucouleur e.V. seeks to counter the lack of awareness towards contemporary African film production in the German capital. Assisted by the film media, AFRIKAMERA presents the overwhelming […]
Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF)
15th Annual Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) Celebrating 15 years of Connecting Communities, Cultures and Continents! Set in Silicon Valley, California, the high-tech capital of the world, SVAFF is a highly respected destination event that draws hundreds of out of state and international guests. Voted 2015 and 2019 Best of Silicon Valley, SVAFF is […]
Afrikana Independent Film Festival
Afrikana is a 3-day film festival based in Richmond, VA and is dedicated to showcasing high-quality, well-crafted cinematic works by people of color from around the world. We place a special focus on the global Black narrative. We are a platform designed to celebrate and further validate Black stories, Black voices, and Black lives. We […]
Zanzibar International Film Festival
The Zanzibar International Film Festival is an esteemed annual event showcasing films from diverse regions, promoting cultural exchange and celebrating the vibrant art of filmmaking. Established in 1997, ZIFF continues to inspire and unite global audiences through the magic of cinema. The Zanzibar International Film Festival 2024 is set to take place from 01st Aug […]
Marrakech International Film Festival
THE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL : A STAR IN AFRICA AND THE ARAB WORLD The Marrakech International Film Festival was created in 2001 by His Majesty King Mohammed VI to promote and develop the art of cinema and the film industry in Morocco. Today, after more than twenty years, the Festival is a place of expression […]
The Durban International Film Festival (DIFF)
The Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), presented by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of Kwazulu-Natal, is widely regarded as a leading film festival in Africa. Founded in 1979 by Teddy and Ros Sarkin, it is the oldest and largest film festival in Southern Africa, presenting over 100 screenings, most of which are […]
