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AICFF 2026 Ends Historic Maiden Edition, Calls Christians Creatives to Reclaim Storytelling

Michael Olugbode in Abuja The maiden edition of the Africa International Christian Film Festival (AICFF) concluded on Saturday in Abuja with a strong call for Christian filmmakers...

Nollywood Stars, Filmmakers Set for Canada’s 2026 Black Film Festival

Organisers of the Windsor International Black Film Festival (WIBFF) in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, have announced the participation of Nollywood actors and filmmakers in the festival...

British Council Reinforces Creative Sector Support as Film Lab Africa Enters Production

The British Council has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s creative industry as the second phase of Film Lab Africa enters production, with seven anthology pilot episodes set to...

South African Film Festival

The eighth run of SAFF will see 33 films direct from South Africa come to cinemas across Australia and New Zealand.

Afro RomCon Returns For Its Second Edition on June 27, 2026, Themed Love as Resistance

First launched in 2025 under the theme ‘Our Love, Our Stories’, Afro RomCon was founded to celebrate African romance across print and screen. It sits at the intersection of literat...

One Street Studios Named by Afreximbank and Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) as Co-General Partner of the Pa...

13th Kinshasa International Film Festival opens

Born out of a belief that Africans should watch African films and tell their own stories, the Kinshasa International Film Festival opened its doors for its 13th year in the Congole...

Films We Loved At The 2026 New York African Film Festival [RECAP]

The 33rd New York African Film Festival gave a month-long look into the storytelling of Diaspora filmmakers. These were our standouts!

Ricky Adelayitar, Endurance Grand and More Star in Award-Winning Ghanaian Film “The Fisherman” | Watch Trailer

Award-winning Ghanaian comedy The Fisherman, directed by Zoey Martinson and executive produced by Yvonne Orji, arrives in Nigerian cinemas on 15 May 2026. The film won the UNESCO F...

FWIFT Nigeria Brings Women in Film & Television Together at Vibrant Industry Mixer

The Forum for Women in Film and Television (FWIFT) Nigeria recently hosted its highly anticipated Mixer Event, bringing together women from across Nigeria’s film, television, and c...

Motherhood, Colonialism, a Keyboard Prodigy and a Surrealist Love Story: Locarno Unveils Open Doors Africa Projects

The Swiss festival’s co-production and talent development program gears up for its second edition with an Africa focus, promising "a bold and diverse slate of voices from across th...

American Black Film Festival marks 30 years of celebrating and protecting Black storytelling

With star-studded screenings, panels, and rooftop celebrations, ABFF continues its mission to elevate Black voices in film. In June of

Your May Cinema Guide: 5 Nollywood & African Films to Add to Your Watchlist

May 2026 brings an expansive lineup to African cinemas, featuring highly anticipated Nollywood releases and award-winning regional titles. The slate includes Dammy Twitch’s feature...

Filmhouse Cinemas Announces Winner of Skit2Screen Season 2 Talent Discovery Initiative

Filmhouse Cinemas, one of West Africa’s premium cinema chain leading in innovation, access, and experience, is pleased to announce the winner of Skit2Screen Season 2, its talent di...

DIPR invites film entries for IFFJK-2026

Festival to showcase unique heritage, traditions, landscapes, cultural ethos of J&K Srinagar: The Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) has invited filmmakers...

DIPR invites film entries for IFFJK-2026

Srinagar, Jul 12: Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) has invited filmmakers from across the globe to submit their entries for the First International Film Festi...

Connecting Africa and the Caribbean: One Nation Reggae Festival Returns to Sierra Leone

When many think of reggae festivals, their minds usually go to Jamaica, Europe, or the UK. But West Africa has always had a deep, unbroken connection to the music, and Sierra Leone...

Farooq Oreagba, Mercy Aigbe & Owobo Ogunde Star in Ojude Oba-Inspired Film “Iwe Ala” | Watch Trailer

Set against the vibrant backdrop of the iconic Ijebu festival, the official trailer for the Nollywood film Iwe Ala (The Book of Dreams) has been released. Directed by Adeoluwa Owu,...

34th Raindance Film Festival Programme Announcement

34TH RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: Some Films Can’t Wait Connor Storrie in April X and authorized doc Eddie Cochran: Don’t Forget Me bookend 10 days of crucial cinema 34th Raindance Fil...

Applications Open: Market Ready – International Screen Institute

Every year, countless film projects are pitched at festivals, markets and industry events. Only a small number manage to secure the right partners, attract distributors or build th...

The Raindance Film Festival Manifesto

Today the 34th edition of the Raindance Film Festival begins. Explore the programme here And every year when the lights go down and the first frame hits the screen, I’m reminded wh...

AFRIMA, AU Celebrate Emerging African Talents at Diamond Party

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC) is set to host The Diamond Party and Prize Presentation on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at

The American Film Institute’s Celebrated AFI DWW+ Directing Workshop Opens Call for Applicants

Exclusive: Applications for the immersive training program, which culminates in a completed thesis film to be screened for the industry, are now open through September 9.

Taormina Film Festival Head Tiziana Rocca Says She Wants to Deliver a ‘Human Festival’ Amidst AI Boom, Asks Stars to Be...

Last year, Italian marketing guru Tiziana Rocca returned to the post of artistic director of Italy’s Taormina Film Festival eight years after she was forced to step down due to pol...