The 9th edition of the Dakar Court International Short Film Festival, Africa's leading festival dedicated to short fiction films, will be held from December 8 to 12, 2026, in Dakar. The call for entries opened on January 31 and will close on July 24 at midnight. The call for entries...
Creation of the Confederation of Cinema and Audiovisual Professionals of the AES
Following on from the discussions held at FESPACO 2025 and the political reforms promoted by the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, the Confederation of Cinema and Audiovisual Professionals of the AES is expected to be officially launched at the constituent general assembly scheduled to...
Want to watch Nollywood movies in French? They're on YouTube.
For a long time, African films in French were mainly available on pay-TV channels such as Canal+ and Startimes. The development of YouTube channels dedicated to Nigerian and African films has shifted the battle: African fiction is no longer watched in the family living room, but is now also consumed...
The International Women's Film Festival will take place from February 3 to 7, 2026, in Cotonou.
The International Women's Film Festival (FIFF) in Cotonou is an initiative of the Association Ecran Bénin, led by Cornelia GLELE. It will take place from February 3 to 7, 2026, in Cotonou. Held every two years, FIFF has established itself, edition after edition, as the meeting place for women from...
The call for entries for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) is now open.
Every year, the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) celebrate the pan-African filmmakers, actors, and technicians who contribute to the success of the continent's film and television industry. The AMVCAs are MultiChoice's flagship initiative, dedicated to recognizing, celebrating, and rewarding African storytelling in film and television. The 12th edition will...
The actors from "Ni Chaines ni maitres" and the series "Les Nounous" receive two awards at the Sotegui Awards
The 10th edition of the Sotigui Awards, which honors the best African actors and actresses, took place on November 15 in Ouagadougou. The SOTIGUI D'OR was awarded to Senegalese actor Ibrahim Mbaye for his role in Simon Moutairou's film Ni Chaînes Ni Maîtres (No Chains, No Masters). Ibrahim Mbaye also...
The 7th edition of L’Afrique fait son cinéma (Africa Makes Movies) will take place from December 10 to 20 in Paris.
The 7th edition of the "L'Afrique Fait Son Cinéma" (AFSC) International Festival will be held from December 10 to 20 in Paris. For its organizers, this 7th edition marks a strategic turning point. Thanks to an exclusive partnership with the prestigious international film school EICAR—whose 6,500 m² campus will serve...
Official launch of Faso Films Fonds: A new impetus for Burkinabe cinema
The official launch of the Faso Film Fund will take place on October 8, 2025. On this occasion, a call for projects will be launched to enable Burkinabe filmmakers, producers, and audiovisual project leaders to submit their applications and receive funding. It should be noted that the Faso Film Fund...
Demba on his way to the Oscars
African cinema is once again in the international spotlight: The feature film "DEMBA," directed by Mamadou Dia, has been officially selected to represent Senegal at the next Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. "DEMBA" tells the story of a man struggling with grief and depression after his...
The FICKIN will hold its 12th edition from October 23 to 26, 2025.
KINSHASA will host the 12th edition of the International Film Festival from October 23 to 26, 2025 (FICKIN). This year, the films will be screened at several locations throughout the city, and for the first time, admission will be free. October 23 and 24 at the Halle de la Gombe...