All Africans Indie Film Festival

All Africans Indie Film Festival Celebrating the spirit of African Creativity

16/08/2026

OFFICIAL SELECTION | AAIFF 2026 × BRIXTON FILM FESTIVAL

We’re thrilled to announce that I No Be Ashawo (I Am Not a Pr******te) by Unlimited L.A. has been officially selected for the 2026 All Africans Indie Film Festival (AAIFF).

A powerful story that asks us to look beyond labels and confront the realities of childhood neglect, abuse, societal judgment, and the consequences of failing to protect vulnerable children.

And there’s more — through our partnership with Brixton Film Festival, UK, the film will also receive an Official Selection at Brixton Film Festival.

Cinema is not only about entertainment. Sometimes, it is about asking the uncomfortable questions.

Congratulations to the filmmaker and entire team behind I No Be Ashawo. We can’t wait to share this story with our audience.

The Future Is Story Told.

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15/08/2026

FROM UGANDA 🇺🇬 TO NIGERIA 🇳🇬 TO THE UK 🇬🇧

The stories are travelling.

We’re excited to announce that United to Save the Environment by Ssekaana Frank from Uganda has been officially selected for the 2026 All Africans Indie Film Festival (AAIFF) in Nigeria.

And the journey doesn’t stop there.

Through our partnership with Brixton Film Festival, the film will also receive an Official Selection in the United Kingdom.

A story about a 10-year-old girl, her love for nature, and her determination to inspire her community to care for the environment is now travelling across borders — carrying a message that belongs to all of us.

🌍 Uganda → Nigeria → UK

One story.
Three countries.
One shared planet.

Congratulations to the filmmaker and the entire team behind United to Save the Environment.

The future is story told.

Submit your films/attend the festival : www.aaiffestival.com

Can Stories Change Policy Before History Repeats Itself?Stories do more than entertain us. They shape how we understand ...
10/08/2026

Can Stories Change Policy Before History Repeats Itself?

Stories do more than entertain us. They shape how we understand people, question systems, preserve memory and imagine what comes next.

At the 3rd Edition of the All Africans Indie Film Festival (AAIFF), on the 28th of November,
we are bringing filmmakers, creatives, policymakers, advocates and cultural leaders into one room to explore a question that matters:

Can stories change policy before history repeats itself?

Under our 2026 theme, “The Future is Storytold,” our panel will examine the power of film, literature, media and storytelling to influence public conversations, challenge systems and shape the future we want to see.

And because stories should travel, films selected at AAIFF will also be screened at the Brixton Film Festival in the UK as part of our growing international partnership.

Join us for a conversation beyond the screen.

The Future is Storytold.

Signup via link on bio, submit your films via link on bio!

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Big stories deserve bigger stages.We’re excited to announce our partnership with Crest FM as we continue building a fest...
04/08/2026

Big stories deserve bigger stages.

We’re excited to announce our partnership with Crest FM as we continue building a festival that doesn’t just celebrate African storytellers—it creates opportunities for them to be seen across borders.

This year’s theme, “The Future is Story Told,” is more than a statement. It’s our commitment to ensuring the stories shaping Africa today reach audiences around the world.

And here’s the exciting part:

🎬 Selected films at AAIFF will also be screened at the Brixton Film Festival in the United Kingdom, giving filmmakers an opportunity to showcase their work on an international platform.

If you’re an independent filmmaker with a story that deserves to travel, this is your moment.

Submissions are open.
Join us as we shape the future—one story at a time.

🌍 Submit your film or register to attend:
https://www.aaiffestival.com

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02/08/2026

“If Africa doesn’t help build AI, AI will help build Africa’s future without Africa.”

At Men in Arts 2026, Francis challenged us to think beyond consuming technology and start shaping it.

Today, Africa accounts for less than 3% of the global AI workforce and research output, despite being home to nearly 20% of the world’s population. We are underrepresented in AI research, AI startups, large language models, datasets, and the policies that will govern artificial intelligence.

That matters.

Because AI learns from the people who build it.

If African languages aren’t included, they disappear from the future.

If African stories aren’t documented, AI won’t tell them.

If African cultures aren’t represented in datasets, algorithms will continue to misunderstand or ignore us.

The future of AI isn’t just about engineers.

It’s about writers, filmmakers, journalists, artists, linguists, historians, anthropologists, ethicists, policymakers, designers, musicians, and storytellers.

Every story we preserve…
Every language we document…
Every film we produce…
Every archive we build…

…becomes part of the knowledge the future can learn from.

This is why conversations like the one Francis led at Men in Arts 2026 matter.

The question is no longer “Will AI change Africa?”

The question is:

Will Africa leave its fingerprints on AI before AI leaves its fingerprints on us?

At AAIFF, we believe the future is not only built by technology.

The future is story told.
Register for our upcoming festival in November/ submit your films via link in bio

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31/07/2026

Here’s a caption you can use when announcing Voice of the River as an Official Selection:

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Some stories entertain. Others preserve a people.

Voice of the River is one of those stories.

Rooted in Edo mythology, culture, spirituality, and identity, this remarkable film reminds us that our rivers don’t just carry water—they carry memory, history, and the voices of our ancestors.

We’re proud to announce that Voice of the River is an Official Selection of the 2026 All Africans Indie Film Festival (AAIFF) and, through our international partnership, has also been selected for the Brixton Film Festival in the United Kingdom.

Congratulations to the incredible director, cast, crew, and everyone who brought this powerful story to life. We can’t wait for audiences in Nigeria and the UK to experience this unforgettable journey.

The future is story told—and this is exactly the kind of story Africa needs.

🎬 See you at AAIFF 2026.

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The Art of Becoming Someone Else.Every unforgettable performance begins long before the camera starts rolling. It begins...
29/07/2026

The Art of Becoming Someone Else.

Every unforgettable performance begins long before the camera starts rolling. It begins with vulnerability, observation, discipline, and the courage to step into another person’s truth.

This November, Join us for an intimate Fireside Conversation as we explore what it truly means to become a character—from the emotional process to the craft, challenges, and realities of life as an actor.

We’re bringing together remarkable voices from across the industry to unpack the mind of an actor and the stories behind the performances we remember.

Guests
• Shine Rosman – Nigerian-Canadian actress, model, TV host, and content creator.
• Derby Frankson – Actor, media publicist, conversationalist, and entrepreneur.

Moderator
• Ajunwa Blessing – Actor, production manager, and red carpet host.

Theme: The Future is Story Told.

📍 Venue: To be communicated
🎬 Films selected for AAIFF will also be screened at the Brixton Film Festival.

Register to attend or submit your film: https://www.aaiffestival.com

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28/07/2026

“ Olodo uprising.”

That line from James Omokwe at Men in Arts & Film hit differently.

Not because people are not educated, but because too many of us have become disconnected from our roots.

We know every trend on social media.
We know every Hollywood blockbuster.
We know what’s happening abroad.

But ask us about the storytellers, kingdoms, resistance movements, filmmakers, writers, and cultural icons that shaped Africa, and many of us go blank.

That’s a problem.

If you don’t know where you’re coming from, how will you know where you’re going?

As African creatives, our biggest asset isn’t trying to sound or look like everyone else. Our biggest asset is our history. Our culture. Our people. Our stories.

The world is paying attention to authentic storytelling. But authenticity doesn’t come from copying. It comes from understanding.

Maybe that’s why some of our films struggle to connect deeply. We’ve spent so much time chasing the future that we’ve forgotten to study the past.

The next global African story may already exist—it could be hidden in the history books we never opened, the elders we never listened to, or the communities we’ve stopped asking questions about.

Our history is not old news.
It’s raw material.

Let’s stop outsourcing our stories.

The future is story told—but only if we remember where the story began.

What’s one African historical figure, event, or cultural story you believe deserves a film?

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We’re excited to welcome Dhruv Kumar to the AAIFF 2026 Jury.A History Storyteller, Organic Media Founder, and Culture Ev...
27/07/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dhruv Kumar to the AAIFF 2026 Jury.

A History Storyteller, Organic Media Founder, and Culture Evangelist, Dhruv has dedicated his work to making history engaging, accessible, and relevant for today’s audiences. His approach reminds us that storytelling has the power to shape identities, preserve heritage, and influence the future.

As our theme declares, “The Future is Storytold,” we’re bringing together leaders who understand that every powerful story has the potential to transform communities and inspire generations.

Together with our partners at the Brixton Film Festival (UK), AAIFF is creating a platform where African stories are celebrated, elevated, and connected to global audiences.

🎬 Are you an independent filmmaker?
Submit your film for a chance to be screened at AAIFF 2026 and selected films will also be showcased at the Brixton Film Festival.

🌍 Join us this November as we celebrate the storytellers shaping Africa’s future.

🔗 Register to attend: https://forms.gle/SydoRyERCE9Q7HqbA

🌐 Submit your film: www.aaiffestival.com

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