Bantu Film Festival

Bantu Film Festival A Pan-African festival aimed at changing the climate of African cinema through collaborations.

🌍👧🏾👦🏿 Day of the African Child 2026Today, we celebrate the dreams, resilience, creativity, and potential of African chil...
16/06/2026

🌍👧🏾👦🏿 Day of the African Child 2026

Today, we celebrate the dreams, resilience, creativity, and potential of African children while reflecting on our collective responsibility to ensure their rights, education, safety, and well-being.

At Bantu Film Festival, we believe that stories have the power to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation. Through initiatives such as Bantu le Bana, we are committed to creating spaces where children can see themselves represented, heard, and valued through film and storytelling.

Every African child deserves the opportunity to learn, dream, create, and thrive.

Let us continue working toward a future where every child can reach their full potential.

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🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month from Bantu Film Festival! 🎬✨This Pride Month, we celebrate the power of storytelling to foster un...
11/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month from Bantu Film Festival! 🎬✨

This Pride Month, we celebrate the power of storytelling to foster understanding, inclusion, and belonging. Cinema has the ability to amplify diverse voices, challenge prejudice, and create spaces where everyone can see themselves reflected on screen.

At Bantu Film Festival, we believe that every story matters and that African cinema is strongest when it embraces the richness and diversity of our communities.

As we continue to champion authentic storytelling, we stand for dignity, respect, creativity, and the freedom for all people to share their stories.

Happy Pride Month. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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⏰ REMINDER: Cross-Border Networking Starts Today! 🌍🎬Join us this evening for the Cross-Border Networking virtual event b...
27/05/2026

⏰ REMINDER: Cross-Border Networking Starts Today! 🌍🎬

Join us this evening for the Cross-Border Networking virtual event by ScreenCraft Works — bringing together filmmakers, creatives, and industry professionals from across the globe.

🗓 Today, Wednesday, 27 May 2026
⏰ 18:00 – 19:15 CAT (Botswana time)
📍 Online Event | FREE to attend

We’re excited to see Lesedi Mphothwe, Co-Founder & Festival Director of the Bantu Film Festival, joining as a guest speaker alongside Andrea Elisa Pisu, Chair of the International Screen Institute.

This is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and build meaningful relationships within the global film community. Don’t miss out!

🎟 Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cross-border-networking-tickets-1986058890605]

Today, we celebrate the beauty, strength, creativity, and resilience of Africa. 🌍✨At the Bantu Film Festival, we believe...
25/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the beauty, strength, creativity, and resilience of Africa. 🌍✨

At the Bantu Film Festival, we believe in the power of African stories — stories that preserve culture, challenge narratives, inspire change, and connect communities across borders.

As we honor Africa Day, we celebrate the filmmakers, storytellers, creatives, and visionaries shaping the future of African cinema and amplifying authentic African voices to the world.

Happy Africa Day! ❤️💛💚

Happy Mother’s Day from Bantu Film Festival 🌸Today, we celebrate the women who nurture stories, shape generations, and i...
10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from Bantu Film Festival 🌸

Today, we celebrate the women who nurture stories, shape generations, and inspire change. Mothers are the first storytellers, the first dream builders, and the heartbeat of every community.

To all mothers, grandmothers, guardians, and mother figures—thank you for your love, strength, and endless sacrifices.

Your stories matter. Your legacy lives on.

Happy Mother’s Day 💐

Happy Mother’s Day from Bantu Film Festival 🌸Today, we celebrate the women who nurture stories, shape generations, and i...
10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from Bantu Film Festival 🌸

Today, we celebrate the women who nurture stories, shape generations, and inspire change. Mothers are the first storytellers, the first dream builders, and the heartbeat of every community.

To all mothers, grandmothers, guardians, and mother figures - thank you for your love, strength, and endless sacrifices.

Your stories matter. Your legacy lives on.

Happy Mother’s Day 💐

The Bantu Film Festival joins the nation in mourning the passing of former President Festus Gontebanye Mogae.We honor hi...
08/05/2026

The Bantu Film Festival joins the nation in mourning the passing of former President Festus Gontebanye Mogae.

We honor his legacy of leadership, service, and dedication to Botswana’s growth and democracy. His contribution to the nation will remain a lasting part of our history and inspiration for generations to come.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, loved ones, and the people of Botswana during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, Rra Mogae. 🕊️🇧🇼

🌍🎬 Cross-Border Networking - Online EventJoin us for an exciting virtual networking session brought to you by ScreenCraf...
05/05/2026

🌍🎬 Cross-Border Networking - Online Event

Join us for an exciting virtual networking session brought to you by ScreenCraft Works, connecting filmmakers, creatives, and industry professionals from across borders!

🗓 Wednesday, 27 May 2026
⏰ 18:00 – 19:15 CAT (Botswana time)

This free online event is open to all ScreenCraft Works community members, offering a chance to connect, learn, and grow with creatives from around the world.

We’re proud to share that Lesedi Mphothwe, Co-Founder and Festival Director of the Bantu Film Festival, will be joining as a guest speaker alongside Andrea Elisa Pisu, Chair of the International Screen Institute.

Come hear from inspiring leaders, learn more about their organisations, and build meaningful cross-border connections in the film industry.

🎟 Sign up for your FREE ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cross-border-networking-tickets-1986058890605

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