African Film Festival, Inc.

African Film Festival, Inc. AFF is dedicated to advancing an enhanced understanding of African culture through the moving image. Founded in 1990, African Film Festival, Inc.

(AFF) is dedicated to advancing an enhanced understanding of African culture through the moving image. It offers diverse platforms for the wide distribution of African media through its flagship annual film festival and complementary year-round programming.

Just 2 days left to watch the newly restored Bal Poussière by Henri Duparc on Cinema Awujo! Stream it online for free—li...
11/27/2024

Just 2 days left to watch the newly restored Bal Poussière by Henri Duparc on Cinema Awujo! Stream it online for free—link in bio. ✨

We honor Judith Jamison, a visionary who transformed dance with unmatched grace and power. Her legacy will forever inspi...
11/13/2024

We honor Judith Jamison, a visionary who transformed dance with unmatched grace and power. Her legacy will forever inspire, lighting the way for generations to come. Thank you, Ms. Jamison, for your extraordinary gift. 🌹🕊️

It’s that time of year again! 🎬 The 32nd New York African Film Festival is calling for submissions for 2025! 🎥 Ready to ...
10/24/2024

It’s that time of year again! 🎬 The 32nd New York African Film Festival is calling for submissions for 2025! 🎥 Ready to have your film showcased at some of NYC’s most prestigious venues? Swipe right for submission rules and guidelines, and hit the link in bio to submit your work. Don’t miss your chance to shine!

A look back at last weekend’s Family Day on Governors Island with  and ! 💃🏾Huge thanks to our incredible instructors and...
09/30/2024

A look back at last weekend’s Family Day on Governors Island with and ! 💃🏾Huge thanks to our incredible instructors and everyone who came out to join us. Be sure to RSVP for our October 2nd screening of You Will Die at 20 by Amjad Abu Alala at . Link in bio to reserve your spot! ✨

Hey friends! 🎥✨ Don’t miss out tomorrow (Thursday, 9/5 at 7PM) on a special screening of Med Hondo’s restored masterpiec...
09/04/2024

Hey friends! 🎥✨ Don’t miss out tomorrow (Thursday, 9/5 at 7PM) on a special screening of Med Hondo’s restored masterpiece ‘West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty’ at . This is a film you have to see on the big screen! 🎬🙌 Get your tickets through the link in our bio. See you there!

🎞️ About the film:

Mauritanian French director Med Hondo’s WEST INDIES: THE FUGITIVE SLAVES OF LIBERTY proved a watershed event for African cinema—the continent’s first musical as well as a sui generis amalgam of historical epic, Broadway r***e, Brechtian theater, and joyous agitprop. Using an enormous mock slave ship as the film’s only soundstage, Hondo mounts intricately choreographed reenactments and dance numbers across his multipurpose set to investigate more than three centuries of imperialist oppression. The story traverses the West Indies, Europe, and the Middle Passage; jumps across time to depict the effects of official French policy upon the colonized, the enslaved, and their descendants; and surveys the actions and motivations of the resigned, the revolutionary, and the powers that be (along with their lackeys). No mere extravaganza, WEST INDIES is a call to arms for a spectacular yet critical cinematic reimagining of an entire people’s history of resistance and struggle.

Join us at  on September 7th for a special evening featuring a screening of the Sundance-selected documentary ‘Igualada’...
08/24/2024

Join us at on September 7th for a special evening featuring a screening of the Sundance-selected documentary ‘Igualada’, starting at 7 PM. The night will also include a powerful spoken-word performance by Staten Island’s own 🎤. Don’t miss this beautiful event—RSVP through the link in our bio!

🎞️: About the Film

Black Colombian activist Francia Márquez transforms a derogatory term into a symbol of rights defiance. Her presidential campaign inspires a nation to dream of a more equitable future and to challenge societal norms.

🚨NEW VENUE🚨 Due to the rain forecast, tonight’s screening of ‘Guelwaar’ will now be held indoors at the Maysles Document...
07/31/2024

🚨NEW VENUE🚨 Due to the rain forecast, tonight’s screening of ‘Guelwaar’ will now be held indoors at the Maysles Documentary Center () in Harlem at 7 PM. We still look forward to seeing you there! ✨

The full schedule for the 2024 BlackStar Film Festival is out! ✨ You can now purchase tickets to individual screenings (...
07/16/2024

The full schedule for the 2024 BlackStar Film Festival is out! ✨ You can now purchase tickets to individual screenings (including selection ‘After the Long Rains’ by ) and register for all the panels, parties and events. Check it out, pick up your tickets, and join us for the summer destination event! Full schedule: blackstarfest.org/festival



  has come to an end, and what an incredible time it’s been! To all   attendees, we want to hear from you! Share your th...
06/06/2024

has come to an end, and what an incredible time it’s been! To all attendees, we want to hear from you! Share your thoughts through the audience survey in the link in our bio and stand a chance to win exclusive merchandise 🌟 Huge thanks to everyone who participated and made this year’s festival a success ✨

A few highlights from the final leg of   at  ✨ Thank you to everyone who came out! Don’t miss our closing event this Sat...
05/31/2024

A few highlights from the final leg of at ✨ Thank you to everyone who came out! Don’t miss our closing event this Saturday at , featuring an outdoor screening of the Somali-Kenyan film ‘Bufis’ at 7pm. RSVP via the link in bio.

Pioneering Cameroonian filmmaker and   honoree, Dikongué P**a, reflecting on the desires of African filmmakers in Férid ...
05/24/2024

Pioneering Cameroonian filmmaker and honoree, Dikongué P**a, reflecting on the desires of African filmmakers in Férid Boughedir’s seminal 1983 doc, ‘Camera d’Afrique.’

Join us tomorrow (Saturday, May 25) at 2pm at for a special ‘In Conversation’ event featuring Dikongué P**a, alongside Jean-Marie Téno. RSVP at the link in bio! ✨🇨🇲

Get ready for an unforgettable evening! 🎬✨ Join us tomorrow at 6:30 PM for the opening night of the final leg of   at  ....
05/23/2024

Get ready for an unforgettable evening! 🎬✨ Join us tomorrow at 6:30 PM for the opening night of the final leg of at . Experience the magic of the recently restored Cameroonian classic ‘Muna Moto’ by Dikongué P**a, followed by an exclusive Q&A with the director himself. Co-presented by Akoroko.

And don’t miss out on Saturday’s free event at 2 PM: “In Conversation” with Dikongué P**a and fellow Cameroonian filmmaker Jean-Marie Téno. RSVP now through the link in our bio!

Quick recap of   at  🌟Join us for the last leg of the festival starting this weekend at . Tickets & Schedule in the link...
05/22/2024

Quick recap of at 🌟
Join us for the last leg of the festival starting this weekend at . Tickets & Schedule in the link in bio!

Moments from the first leg of   at . Huge thanks to our amazing filmmakers, volunteers, and audience for making it all h...
05/15/2024

Moments from the first leg of at . Huge thanks to our amazing filmmakers, volunteers, and audience for making it all happen!

Don’t miss out on the rest of this weekend at (May 17-19) and at (May 24-30) for an unforgettable African film journey ✨

📸 :

  begins officially tomorrow! Tap the link in our bio to delve into the program, including ’s  ‘A litany for past suns l...
05/07/2024

begins officially tomorrow! Tap the link in our bio to delve into the program, including ’s ‘A litany for past suns labeled rituals / A star lit any and all possible futures (Anaglyphs)’ centered around the theme ‘Convergence of Time,’ showcasing community-contributed photos from years gone by. 🎬✨

Design and art direction by

Join us for ‘Art + Activism: Experimental Motions’, marking the start of the 31st New York African Film Festival, happen...
04/19/2024

Join us for ‘Art + Activism: Experimental Motions’, marking the start of the 31st New York African Film Festival, happening on Thursday, May 2nd at 6pm. Secure your spot now via the link in our bio!

Engage in dynamic discussions with a diverse lineup of artists from the African diaspora, including Taiwo Aloba(), Nigerian dramatist and founder of African Theater Inc.; Christian Nyampeta ()New York-based artist, filmmaker, and community organizer; Adama Delphine Fawundu (), Sierra Leonean-American photographer and visual artist; and critically acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker Arie Esiri ().

Leading the conversation is Dr. Paulette Young, a cultural anthropologist specializing in African and African Diaspora visual arts, delving into the significance of textiles and fiber arts in expressions of power and meaning.

This event is proudly presented by & ✨

Mark your calendars! 📅 The 31st edition of the New York African Film Festival returns from May 8-30. Stay in the know by...
03/15/2024

Mark your calendars! 📅 The 31st edition of the New York African Film Festival returns from May 8-30. Stay in the know by subscribing to our newsletter through the link in our bio!

There’s still time to contribute to our community archive! Submit your family photos and vintage mementos by March 20 for . Join us in shaping NYAFF history! 📸(Link in bio to submit)

Archival photos courtesy of Du Gomes and Zainab Aliyu

Want to be a part of NYAFF31? Let’s come together to create a community archive for the 31st New York African Film Festi...
01/31/2024

Want to be a part of NYAFF31? Let’s come together to create a community archive for the 31st New York African Film Festival! Share your family images and stories spanning the diaspora. Your photo might be chosen for NYAFF31’s festival poster or showcased in our visual exhibition. Link in bio to submit entries + learn more! 📸🌍

Address

154 W 18th Street, Ste 2A
New York, NY

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when African Film Festival, Inc. posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Videos

Share

Category