Umkhanyakude Student Film Festival
Impakt Sinema
Impakt Sinema (IS) is a mobile cinema initiative that harnesses the power of film to ignite meaningful conversations on the most pressing social issues affecting youth, to inspire positive change within communities. The initiative is implemented by Mema Afrika as a leading partner in community engagement and impact evaluation and Kakakuona Studio as a curator […]
Kitale Film Week
Kitale Film Week is an annual 8-day celebration of cinema held every February in Kitale, Kenya. The festival showcases diverse films from around the world, with a special focus on African storytelling and emerging talent. Beyond screenings, Kitale Film Week features workshops, panel discussions, and networking events designed to inspire and connect filmmakers, audiences, and […]
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 Through film, Afrika Filmfestival aims to enlarge ones world view and invalidate the prevailing and outdated ideas about Africa and its cinematic contribution to world of film.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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FESPACO
The Festival is a biennial event taking place in Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso. Initially scheduled to take place in February 2021, the 27th Edition has been rescheduled from 16 to 23 October 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. FESPACO 2021 is part of the imperative need to continue the beautiful and unique artistic and […]
