Fankeenna Film Fest

06/04/2026

We’re excited to announce the new edition of Fankeenna Film Fest, happening in Hargeisa, Somaliland, November 9–12, 2026.

We are now accepting short films and documentaries. https://filmfreeway.com/FankeennaFilmFest

Deadline: June 8, 2026

Submit your film and be part of the festival.

21/02/2026

An article on our festival by Abdul-fattah Awed for Andariya - أندريا. Fankeenna.

The Fan-Keenna Film Festival in Hargeisa celebrates Somali storytelling and revitalizes the city’s legacy as a cultural hub. Showcasing local and international films, supporting emerging talent, and highlighting human rights themes, the festival demonstrates the power of cinema as a tool for expre...

17/02/2026

Fankeenna Film Fest 2025 brought young people together for nine days of movies and big ideas. With 40 films from around the world, the festival used cinema to start conversations and inspire change. See you at the next one!
Movies that Matter

Fankeenna Film Fest 2025 brought together young people in Hargeisa for nine days of films, dialogue, and learning. With 40 films around the world, the festiv...

20/01/2026

Throwback to the live performance by Cabdisamed Qunyar Socod and friends at the closure night of Fankaeenna film fest 2025. .

Waa xasuus iyo qaybtii heesaha tooska ahaa ee Cabdisamed Qunyar Socod iyo saaxiibbadiis soo bandhigeen, oo ka dhacay habeenka xidhitaanka Fankeenna Film Fest 2025.

Photos by Hamza Sulub

27/12/2025

We were honored to have Ahmed Farah .farah_r host a workshop for our filmmaking club at Fankeenna Film Fest! A huge thank you to Ahmed for his time and for sharing his invaluable expertise with the next generation of creators.

Ahmed Farah is a Somali filmmaker and founder of Riyo Films, best known for directing the landmark series Arday and the feature film Ayaanle. By leveraging his background as a news cameraman for outlets like Al Jazeera, Farah often serves as his own cinematographer to capture authentic, contemporary Somali stories. His work is celebrated for challenging regional stereotypes and establishing a high-quality visual language for cinema filmed directly on the streets of Mogadishu

27/12/2025

A conversation with Abdirahman Yusuf Artan hosted by Khalid Samaale , Abdirahman is a playwright and filmmaker.

A conversation with Abriahman Yusuf Artan hosted by Khalid Samaale, Abdirahman is a playwright and filmmaker.