Tag: African filmmakers

Senegal stole the spotlight at the 2025 Sotigui Awards in Ouagadougou on the 15th of November, taking home multiple honours and cementing its reputation as a powerhouse in African cinema. ...

Cairo, Egypt – The 46th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) opened on Wednesday, bringing together Egyptian cinema icons and international filmmakers for a celebration of storytelling, creativity, and culture. The ...

Fresh from the triumphs of the Uganda Film Festival 2025, the country's film fraternity has received yet another nod of approval—this time from beyond its borders. The Zanzibar International Film ...

The Locarno Film Festival's Open Doors initiative, run by Locarno Pro, has announced its new African-focused cycle, unveiling six in-development film projects and six rising producers for its 23rd edition. ...

The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) has unveiled plans to launch a dedicated film and content marketplace to strengthen Africa's position within the global content economy. Known as the AFRIFF ...

Uganda's largest film festival, the Uganda Film Festival (UFF), is now in its 13th year. The festival celebrates innovation and is a testament to its growing influence on the nation's ...

Nigeria’s presence at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was not so much a coming-of-age as a reminder: Nollywood arrived on the global stage long ago. What’s evolving now—and far more ...

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has announced its 2025 film lineup — and African cinema takes centre stage. With over ten films from across the continent competing in various ...

The African Film Festival (TAFF), based in Dallas, Texas, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with over 40 film submissions across Africa and its diaspora. Founded by award-winning filmmaker and software ...

A newly established film distribution company, Screen Connect has launched its first theatrical release with the Kenyan premiere of Over the Bridge, a Nigerian psychological thriller directed by Tolu Ajayi. ...