Africa Film Fest Australia

Africa Film Fest Australia A curatorial African festival showcasing international and local contemporary films from Africa and the diaspora.

Curated by Mumbi Hinga and Safia Amadou, and presented in partnership with Arts & Cultural Exchange (ACE).

What does it mean to restore a film and what histories come back with it?At Cinema Reborn 2026, one program we’re espec...
13/04/2026

What does it mean to restore a film and what histories come back with it?

At Cinema Reborn 2026, one program we’re especially drawn to is “Tell No Lies” a rare chance to experience African cinema in its restored form on the big screen.

Bringing together the work of Sarah Maldoror (Angola/France) and Flora Gomes (Guinea-Bissau), this program centres African anti-colonial storytelling.

Maldoror’s Festa trilogy (1979-1980) observes and insists — grounded in liberation struggles and lived realities.

Gomes’ Mortu Nega (1988) expands that history into something epic, intimate, and deeply rooted in the aftermath of independence.

Sydney: May 1–10 (Ritz Cinema)
Melbourne: May 8–17 (Lido Cinema)

Get tickets via Cinema Reborn : https://cinemareborn.com.au/2026-Program

🎬 Call for Submissions: Short Films – Africa Film Fest Australia 2026Are you an African filmmaker with a powerful story ...
11/04/2026

🎬 Call for Submissions: Short Films – Africa Film Fest Australia 2026

Are you an African filmmaker with a powerful story to tell? Africa Film Fest Australia 2026 is now accepting short film submissions!

We invite filmmakers from African backgrounds and those telling African stories to showcase their work at AFFA 2026. This is your chance to have your film screened at the festival, and to connect with a passionate and engaged audience.

🔹 Submission Criteria:
✔ Films must be under 40 minutes
✔ Must highlight African stories, themes, or perspectives
✔ Open to filmmakers in Australia and globally
✔ All genres welcome (drama, fiction, documentary, animation, experimental)
✔ Films completed from 1st January 2023

🔹 Key Dates:
📅 Submission Deadline: 1 June 2026

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a growing festival that champions African voices in cinema.

Submit your film today via filmfreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/AfricaFilmFestAustralia

Still buzzing.A few moments from AFFA Melbourne 2026. 🎬
09/04/2026

Still buzzing.
A few moments from AFFA Melbourne 2026. 🎬

There was something special in these rooms.Each day brought its own energy, moments of connection, curiosity, and shared...
01/04/2026

There was something special in these rooms.

Each day brought its own energy, moments of connection, curiosity, and shared experience.

We felt it everyday, and we’ll carry that with us.

This is what it looks like when stories find their audience. #
28/03/2026

This is what it looks like when stories find their audience.
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SOLD OUT 🎟️NAWI is officially at capacity and Melbourne, you made that happen.The appetite for African stories is real. ...
27/03/2026

SOLD OUT 🎟️

NAWI is officially at capacity and Melbourne, you made that happen.

The appetite for African stories is real.

See you tomorrow!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Sydney-based MC is no longer able to join us.We’re incredibly grateful to have Melb...
26/03/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Sydney-based MC is no longer able to join us.

We’re incredibly grateful to have Melbourne’s own step in and in doing so, the city has shown up for us once again.

Poni Tongun is a South Sudanese-Australian leader, educator, and dynamic MC known for her ability to connect deeply with community and hold space with purpose.

With over 15 years in nursing across acute and community care, and now a lecturer at Victoria University, Poni’s work has always centred on people — particularly those navigating barriers to access and opportunity.

A respected voice within the African Australian community, she has led and contributed to initiatives that uplift young people, women, and underserved communities. Many will recognise her from the African Music and Cultural Festival and Africa Day Australia, where her presence continues to shape powerful, inclusive spaces.

We’re proud to have Poni guide us through Opening Night at AFFA Melbourne.

25/03/2026

A glimpse into one of the minds behind My Father’s Shadow.

Director Akinola Davies Jr in conversation with Adamz.

The full interview will be screened exclusively after the film at Cinema Nova.

Be there for the story behind the story.

🎟️ http://africafilmfest.au/

3 days to go.Opening Night is almost here.Come dressed to impress and ready to celebrate an unforgettable night of cinem...
25/03/2026

3 days to go.

Opening Night is almost here.

Come dressed to impress and ready to celebrate an unforgettable night of cinema and community.

A special thank you to Settlement Services International for sponsoring our Opening Night reception.

We look forward to welcoming you.

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