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BFF is not just a festival, it is a movement to institutionalize Gambian cinema, create professional pathways for youth, and foster partnerships that can attract investment and global attention.

Yesterday, the Banjul Film Festival (BFF) continued its mentorship sessions at Latrikunda Upper and Senior Secondary Sch...
07/03/2026

Yesterday, the Banjul Film Festival (BFF) continued its mentorship sessions at Latrikunda Upper and Senior Secondary School, further empowering young creatives with practical filmmaking skills.

During the session, students were introduced to basic camera techniques and practical handling, led by one of BFFโ€™s dedicated and talented members, Isatou Astou Mbakeh. Through her engaging and hands-on approach, students gained valuable insight into camera settings, framing, and the fundamentals of visual storytelling.

Isatou Astou Mbakeh demonstrated remarkable professionalism, skill, and commitment throughout the session. Her ability to simplify technical concepts and inspire the students reflects not only her strong expertise in filmmaking but also her passion for mentoring the next generation of storytellers.

BFF remains proud to have such committed and highly skilled members who continue to contribute their time and knowledge to nurture young talents and strengthen the future of the film industry.



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07/03/2026

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Over the weekend, the Banjul Film Festival (BFF) continued its mentorship programme at Brufut Upper and Senior Secondary...
23/02/2026

Over the weekend, the Banjul Film Festival (BFF) continued its mentorship programme at Brufut Upper and Senior Secondary School.

On Friday, the mentees participated in a practical scriptwriting session facilitated by trainer Adama Badjie. The session focused on developing story ideas, structuring scripts, and strengthening creative storytelling skills.

On Saturday, Isatou Mbakeh introduced the mentees to basic camera settings and techniques, providing hands-on guidance to help them understand the fundamentals of filming.

Additionally, Pa Modou Cham and Bubacarr Jallow, BFF Executive Members, motivated the students by highlighting the growth of the film industry and emphasizing its importance as a platform for creativity, employment, and cultural expression.

Over the weekend, BFF continued its mentorship programme at Latrikunda Sabiji Upper and Senior Secondary School, with tw...
09/02/2026

Over the weekend, BFF continued its mentorship programme at Latrikunda Sabiji Upper and Senior Secondary School, with two impactful sessions held on Friday and Saturday.

The sessions were led by our dedicated mentors Mr Bubacar Jallow, Adama Badjie, and Isatou Mbakeh, who delivered insightful and inspiring deliberations, engaging students in meaningful discussions.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the school facilitators for their commitment and to the students for their active participation. BFF remains committed to empowering young people through mentorship, guidance, and skills development.

Over the weekend, Banjul Film Festival (BFF) successfully held its second mentorship session at the University of Educat...
02/02/2026

Over the weekend, Banjul Film Festival (BFF) successfully held its second mentorship session at the University of Education, continuing its commitment to nurturing young creative talents.

During the session, Adama Badjie, who is leading the scripting component, engaged the mentees in an in-depth review of their film scripts, offering practical guidance to strengthen storytelling and structure. Lamin B. Barra of the Media Academy for Journalism and Communication (MAJaC) complemented this by introducing the mentees to the key stages of film production, helping them understand the full journey from concept to screen.

The session provided hands-on learning, critical feedback, and valuable industry insight, further equipping participants with the skills needed to bring their stories to life.

On Saturday, the Banjul Film Festival (BFF) officially kicked off its mentorship programme at Brufut Upper and Senior Se...
26/01/2026

On Saturday, the Banjul Film Festival (BFF) officially kicked off its mentorship programme at Brufut Upper and Senior Secondary School, exposing students to the art and practice of documentary production. Through hands-on sessions, participants will explore storytelling, camera work, and real-life narratives, empowering them with practical skills to creatively document their communities and amplify young voices through film.

๐ŸŽฌ ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐…๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ ๐‹๐š๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ก๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ”-๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก ๐Œ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฆ๐žThe Banjul Film Festival (BFF) officially begins its six-mon...
17/01/2026

๐ŸŽฌ ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐…๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ ๐‹๐š๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ก๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ”-๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก ๐Œ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž

The Banjul Film Festival (BFF) officially begins its six-month mentorship programme today, in collaboration with Media Academy for Journalism and Communication - MAJaC. The mentorship will engage 100 students from different schools to nurture the next generation of filmmakers and creatives. The programme kicks off at the University of Education and will run through June 2026, offering hands-on training, mentorship, and practical exposure in film and media.

This initiative reflects BFFโ€™s commitment to skills development, creativity, and building a sustainable film industry in The Gambia, empowering young people to tell their stories and shape the future of Gambian cinema.

GENERAL MEETING The Banjul Film Festival (BFF) warmly informs the general public, filmmakers, creatives, and culture lov...
06/01/2026

GENERAL MEETING

The Banjul Film Festival (BFF) warmly informs the general public, filmmakers, creatives, and culture lovers of its first general meeting.

๐Ÿ“ Venue: St Thereses
๐Ÿ“… Date: 17th January, 2026
โฐ Time: 4:00 PM onwards

Join us for an exciting and fruitful discussion to shape our film ๐ŸŽฅ industry, developing ourselves and make history together. In this meeting very important issues regarding the association shall be discussed so let's tell a friend to tell a friend.
๐ŸŽฌ Open to all film enthusiasts in The Gambia ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ
Come and support Gambian filmmakers, celebrate our stories, and be part of this history.

Donโ€™t miss it, see you at St. Thereses
THANKS
BADJIE ONE.....
IPRO

We are thrilled to share that our Executive Member, Mr. Adama Badjie, was a guest on Paradise TV today to discuss the re...
23/12/2025

We are thrilled to share that our Executive Member, Mr. Adama Badjie, was a guest on Paradise TV today to discuss the resounding success of the recently launched Banjul Film Festival (BFF).

Following the colorful official launch on Sunday, December 21st, Mr. Badjie highlighted how the festival is set to transform our cinematic landscape. From the Film & Photography Masterclass with MAJaC to the National Film Screening Day, the BFF is more than just an event, it is a movement to ensure Gambian stories are told by Gambian voices.

Thank you to Paradise TV for the platform and to everyone who has supported this journey so far. The revolution of Gambian cinema has truly begun! ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐ŸŽฅ

๐ŸŽฌ ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐…๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ ๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ž๐ฌ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ! ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธWe are excited to share that the launch of the Banjul Film Festival (BFF) has ...
23/12/2025

๐ŸŽฌ ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐…๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ ๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ž๐ฌ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ! ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ

We are excited to share that the launch of the Banjul Film Festival (BFF) has been featured in todayโ€™s edition of The Point Newspaper. This milestone reflects the growing recognition of our mission to promote Gambian storytelling, nurture local talent, and strengthen the countryโ€™s film industry.

A big thank you to Journalist Isatou Ceesay-Bah and The Point for the coverage and to everyone who continues to support the vision of BFF. The journey has truly begun! ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ

READ HERE: https://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/national-news/banjul-film-fest-to-transform-gambian-cinema

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