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Uhuru Film Festival, hosted in Mokopane, is a vibrant celebration of youth filmmakers and youth-focused films from underserved communities.

03/09/2026

The wait is over… and we are incredibly excited to finally share what we have been working towards! 🔥
Uhuru Film Festival 2026 is set to be our BIGGEST EDITION YET! 🇿🇦🌍

This year, we are bringing 24 incredible films to Mokopane, Mogalakwena, Limpopo, featuring stories and filmmakers from across Africa and beyond!

🇰🇪 Kenya
🇿🇦 South Africa
🇳🇬 Nigeria
🇲🇦 Morocco
🇸🇳 Senegal
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
🇪🇬 Egypt
🇺🇬 Uganda

Our 2026 selection brings together a dynamic mix of Feature Films, Short Films and Documentaries, stories that entertain, challenge, inspire, question and, most importantly, give us an opportunity to see Africa through the eyes of its own storytellers.

This is what is all about. It is about creating space for filmmakers to tell stories that come from their own experiences, communities and imaginations. It is about challenging the narratives that have been created about us and making room for new voices, new perspectives and new possibilities.
And this November, Mokopane becomes the meeting point for these stories.

📍 Mokopane, Mogalakwena, Limpopo
📅 25–29 November 2026
🎬 24 Films
🌍 Stories from across Africa

Over the coming days, we will begin introducing each of our selected films, the filmmakers, the stories and the worlds they have created.
So keep your eyes on this page. You might discover your next favourite film. You might meet a filmmaker whose story stays with you. You might see a part of Africa you've never seen before.

But one thing is certain…

Mokopane is ready. 🔥
Africa is telling its stories. 🌍
And Uhuru is ready to RECLAIM THE NARRATIVE.

🎬 Uhuru Film Festival 2026
25–29 November | Mokopane, Limpopo
Reclaim the Narrative.

19/08/2026

Honouring a legend. Celebrating a legacy.

Uhuru Film Festival pays tribute to Bra Sol Rachilo; a pioneer of South African theatre, film, poetry and cultural development whose life’s work continues to inspire generations.

His story is part of our history. His legacy reminds us why we must continue to RECLAIM THE NARRATIVE.

🖤🧡 25–29 November 2026 | Mokopane, Limpopo

17/08/2026

UHURU FILM FESTIVAL 2026 FORMALLY CONFIRMS NEW DATES AND UNVEILS EXPANDED PAN-AFRICAN VISION

25–29 NOVEMBER 2026 | MOKOPANE, LIMPOPO, SOUTH AFRICA

RECLAIM THE NARRATIVE

Uhuru Film Festival has formally confirmed that its third edition will take place from 25–29 November 2026 in Mokopane, Limpopo, following an earlier communication to stakeholders indicating that the festival would move from its initially announced September dates.

Under the theme “Reclaim The Narrative,” Uhuru 2026 seeks to create a space where African filmmakers and storytellers can take ownership of the narratives that shape their communities, identities, histories and futures.

The 2026 programme will include Uhuru Features, showcasing a curated selection of films from South Africa and across the African continent. The festival will also present Uhuru Talks, featuring masterclasses, panel discussions and industry conversations. Uhuru Focus, an African Cinema Exchange. Uhuru Training, focusing on filmmaking skills development and career pathways. Naka Poetry & Sound: celebrating poetry, music and multidisciplinary cultural expression; and the Uhuru Awards, recognising creative excellence.

“We are entering this edition with a much bigger intention for Uhuru. We want to build a platform that does not only screen films, but creates access, access to knowledge, networks, opportunities, audiences and the industry itself. We want a young filmmaker in a rural community to be able to see Uhuru as a possible pathway into the film industry,” said Tumelo “Dope” Moutlana, Festival Director.

From Mokopane to Limpopo, South Africa to Africa and Africa to the world, Uhuru Film Festival 2026 invites filmmakers, audiences, partners, media, institutions and creative practitioners to become part of a growing movement to Reclaim The Narrative.

Official Film selection announcement: 01 September 2026

UHURU FILM FESTIVAL 2026

25–29 November 2026
Mokopane, Limpopo, South Africa

RECLAIM THE NARRATIVE❗️

MEDIA CONTACT:

TSHEPHISO PHALA
PR & Communications Manager
Uhuru Film Festival
+27 60 824 6999 [email protected]

TUMELO “DOPE” MOUTLANA
Festival Director
Uhuru Film Festival
[email protected]
www.uhurufilmfestival.co.za

11/08/2026

FILM SELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT MOVED!

The wait is almost over! 🔥

We’re excited to announce that the Uhuru Film Festival 2026 selected films announcement has been moved forward.

New Announcement Date: 01 September 2026

Get ready to discover the 24 films that will make this year’s official selection, featuring an exciting mix of Short Films, Documentaries and Feature Films from across South Africa and the rest of the African continent. 🌍🎥

The stories have been told. The selection process is underway.

Uhuru Film Festival is set to take place from:
25 November 2026 - 29 November 2026
Mokopane
Limpopo
South Africa

09/08/2026

HAPPY WOMEN’S DAY FROM UHURU FILM FESTIVAL 🌸

Today, we celebrate the extraordinary women who continue to lead, create, inspire, nurture, challenge and transform our communities and our world.

Women are not merely part of our stories , they are storytellers, filmmakers, artists, entrepreneurs, leaders, visionaries and custodians of our heritage.

At Uhuru Film Festival, we believe in creating spaces where women's voices are heard, their stories are respected, and their creative contributions are recognised and celebrated.

Today, we honour every woman who continues to rise, despite the obstacles; every woman who uses her voice, talent and courage to shape a better future; and every woman whose story has the power to inspire generations.

May your stories continue to be told.
May your dreams continue to grow.
May your voices continue to inspire.

Here's to the women reclaiming their narratives and rewriting the future.

Happy Women’s Day! 🌸❤️

UHURU FILM FESTIVAL 2026

RECLAIM THE NARRATIVE

30/07/2026

UHURU FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES NEW NOVEMBER DATES FOR ITS 2026
EDITION

MOKOPANE, LIMPOPO | 30 JULY 2026

The Uhuru Film Festival announce that its third annual edition will now take place from 25-29 November 2026 in Mokopane, Limpopo, following a strategic decision to postpone the festival from its originally scheduled dates of 23-27 September 2026.

16/07/2026

UHURU FILM FESTIVAL PAYS TRIBUTE TO SEPUTLA SEBOGODI

The Uhuru Film Festival joins South Africa and the African creative community in mourning the passing of legendary actor Seputla Sebogodi, whose exceptional career left an indelible mark on film, television, and theatre.

For more than four decades, Sebogodi captivated audiences through unforgettable performances in productions such as Generations, where he portrayed Kenneth Mashaba, Bophelo Ke Semphekgo, The River, Rhythm City, Scandal!, Lithapo, and the internationally acclaimed film The Woman King. His talent, authenticity, and dedication to African storytelling inspired generations of actors and filmmakers.

His remarkable contribution to the arts helped preserve African stories while elevating South African talent on both local and international stages.

The Uhuru Film Festival extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire creative industry. His legacy will continue to inspire emerging storytellers and remind us of the power of authentic African narratives.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

19/06/2026

The 2026 film submission season has officially come to a close.

From 15 March to 19 June 2026, we received over 90 film submissions from filmmakers across South Africa, Africa, and the world. Stories came to us from South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Namibia, Mauritius and beyond.

This year's theme, , challenged filmmakers to tell their stories in their own voices, reclaim their histories, celebrate their cultures, and contribute to a richer and more authentic representation of Africa and its people.

We are humbled by the response and grateful to every filmmaker who entrusted us with their work. Your stories remind us why spaces dedicated to African storytelling matter.

As we begin the selection process, we look forward to welcoming films and filmmakers from across the continent and beyond to this year's festival. Together, we continue to build a platform where our stories are seen, heard, and celebrated.

📅 Official Film Selection Announcement: 31 July 2026

Thank you for being part of the movement.

16/06/2026

Today, as we commemorate June 16, we honour the courageous youth of 1976 who took to the streets of Soweto to demand dignity, equality, and the right to shape their own future.
More than 50 years later, we stand on the foundation of their sacrifice. The challenges facing young people today may be different, but the spirit of resistance, resilience, and determination that defined the Soweto Uprising continues to live within us.

At Uhuru Film Festival, we do not take their struggle for granted. Their bravery reminds us that meaningful change is often driven by young people who dare to imagine a better future and work towards it.

As storytellers, creatives, and cultural activists, we remain committed to creating platforms where young voices can be heard, stories can be told, and communities can be empowered.

We salute the youth of 1976. Your fight was not in vain. Your legacy lives on.

11/06/2026

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