Encounters South African International Documentary Festival

Encounters South African International Documentary Festival is going on 27 years and has a solid reputation locally and globally, as well as the trust of distributors, filmmakers and audiences. The Festival has built strong networks over the years and is the launchpad of African documentaries to the world. Encounters is in a perfect position to […]
iREPRESENT International Documentary Film Festival

iREP is conceptualized to create a platform of awareness and expression for aspiring and practicing filmmakers who are creating socially relevant documentary films to positively impact our world. To fully engage an array of trans-cultural creativity, iREP will provide a forum for everyone’s ingenuity to be showcased without prejudice to style or subject. iREP celebrates […]
Manyatta Screenings

Manyatta Screenings is a vibrant platform dedicated to showcasing short films from Greater Eastern Africa. This initiative aims to celebrate and promote local filmmakers and their works, providing a space for diverse storytelling and cultural expression.
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 […]
Luxor African Film Festival

The Luxor African Film Festival (LAFF) is one of ISF’s projects. It was the writer Sayed Fouad’s and director Azza Elhosseiny’s idea, as the African films are almost not screened in Egypt. Furthermore, Luxor hardly has any cultural or artistic events, and was therefore selected to de-centralize cultural or artistic events always organized in Cairo […]
Alexandria Mediterranean Film Festival

Alexandria Mediterranean Film Festival is an annual event held in Alexandria, Egypt. It aims to disseminate film culture and the progress achieved in various branches of film art and to strength the relations among filmmakers throughout the world in general and Mediterranean countries in particular.
Accra Indie Filmfest (AiF)

A Platform of Opportunities For Indie Filmmakers Major film industries are built on a solid foundation which demands consistent practice for growth and development. One amazing avenue for learning and creative development in filmmaking is by the production of short films. Short film productions give the emerging filmmakers enough creative space to explore their artistry. […]
FilmAid Kenya Film Festival

Now on its 17th year, FilmAid Kenya Film Festival is held annually and strives to fulfill FilmAid’s vision to Inform.Engage. Inspire. refugees and their host communities in Kenya. From stories that Inform about the impact of climate change to personal stories that Engage in addressing those barriers that hold us back, to stories that Inspire […]
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 […]
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 […]