Resource Directory
Discover film festivals, markets, funds, labs, and residences from around the world.
The ACP-EU Culture Programme aims to foster the potential of the cultural and creative sectors and industries as vectors for economic and social development in the ACP countries. It supports the production and distribution of cultural goods and services, strengthens economic and technical capacities, and promotes market access.
AFRIKAMERA is a film festival in Berlin, Germany, dedicated to showcasing current films from Africa and its diaspora. It aims to present a diverse and complex image of the continent and its people, beyond common stereotypes, through film screenings, discussions, panels, and side events.
Afriques en Vision is a new initiative aiming to detect, accompany, and promote African documentary film projects, both in development and production. This program offers master classes, pitch sessions, and professional meetings.
The Authentica Series Lab is a development programme for South African young adult (YA) series concepts for global audiences. It seeks to support emerging Black women writers, directors, and producers to develop their YA series concepts through an incubation and mentorship process that culminates in a pitching event for Netflix. The Lab is a paid opportunity for a team of 3 (a writer, director, and producer) who have a fresh, authentic and original YA series concept.
The Accra Indie Filmfest (AIFF) is a film festival established in Accra, Ghana, dedicated to empowering, connecting, and celebrating independent filmmakers from Ghana, Africa, and beyond. It aims to showcase diverse voices, stories, and perspectives through cinema, fostering creativity, inspiring collaboration, and promoting appreciation for filmmaking.
Accra Indie Filmfest is a dynamic cultural film festival dedicated to discovering, promoting, and supporting independent films and filmmakers, providing a platform to connect, engage, and empower them to showcase their unique stories.
The AfricArt Factory project invites young artists (18-35) from West and Central Africa to a capacity-building program in cinema, audiovisual, and performing arts. It offers training, development workshops, and artistic coaching to create professional opportunities and promote cultural diversity.
The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) is a world-class showcase for African cinema, dedicated to the promotion of African film and talent through training and film screenings. Its vision is to become the largest film festival in Africa, creating a platform to train, empower, and create opportunities for African filmmakers and take African stories to a global audience.
The Africa Rising International Film Festival (ARiFF) is an annual independent film festival dedicated to developing and promoting local and international filmmakers while celebrating African cinema and storytelling.
The Africa Rising International Film Festival (ARRIFF) is a platform dedicated to showcasing diverse African cinema, elevating filmmakers, fostering industry networking, and promoting cultural exchange.
African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF) is a non-profit arts organization that has been at the forefront of introducing African cinema to American audiences for over three decades. Its flagship program, the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF), is presented annually in partnership with Film at Lincoln Center and Maysles Documentary Center, marking a continuous celebration of African film.
The African International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) is a platform dedicated to celebrating, empowering, and promoting women in the global film industry. Based in Nigeria, AIWFF aims to address gender imbalance by showcasing works created by women, providing networking, skill development, and collaboration opportunities, and inspiring women filmmakers to tell their stories.