Africa

“We can’t keep waiting for someone to recognise us, said Rogers Ofime, co-organiser of Black Film and Music Festival. “Why don’t we come together?”

The American Black Film Festival announces calls for film submissions for its 2025 edition, with the deadline set for Feb 28, 2025.

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) has announced its list of 2025 winners, which includes projects from South Africa and Kenya.

At the 2025 Berlinale, Kevin Aubert won a Special Prize for his debut short film; Maja-Ajmia Yde Zellama received a special mention for her debut feature film.

The 2025 Berlin Film Festival jury members include Nabil Ayouch, Meryam Joobeur, and Aïssa Maïga.

Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese returns to the festival that announced his talent back in 2019.

CEO of the National Film Authority of Ghana, Juliet Yaa Asantewa Asante, has sounded alarm on the skills gap plaguing Ghana’s film industry.

Senegal/Morocco/France co-production Don’t Wake the Sleeping Child and the Democratic Republic of the Congo/USA collaboration Mikuba (Cobalt) are heading to the 2025 Berlinale.

The 2025 edition of the festival will feature a selection of feature films, documentaries, animations, short films, series, and VR projects.

Matatu Film Stage is now open to filmmakers from Africa and the African diaspora who are at least 18 years old.