African Film Festival Atlanta

06/01/2026

Happy New Month! 🎉

A new month, new opportunities, and fresh energy!

Wishing you a month filled with growth, inspiration, and beautiful moments. Let’s make June meaningful!

06/01/2026

Behind every award is a thoughtful and dedicated jury, and we are incredibly grateful to ours. 💚

Thank you to Darah Denise, , , and for the time, care, and expertise you brought to this year’s African Film Festival Atlanta.

We deeply appreciate your contribution and are honoured to have had your voices guide this year’s awards.

Thank you! 🎬

AfricanStorytelling

06/01/2026

This year’s African Film Festival Atlanta showcased an extraordinary range of filmmakers and storytellers from across Africa and the diaspora.

Our jury had the difficult task of watching these outstanding films and selecting the winners. From powerful documentaries to captivating narratives, this year’s award recipients exemplify the richness, creativity, and impact of African cinema on the global stage.

🏆 Best Narrative Feature: Aisha Can’t Fly Away .mostafaa
🏆 Best Documentary Short: Beyond Tarkwa Bay
🏆 Best Documentary Feature: The Eyes of Ghana
🏆 Best Narrative Short: The House That Never Sleeps
🏆 Grand Jury Prize: Stand Together As One: The Famine, The Impact, The Music

Congratulations to the filmmakers, cast, crews, and everyone who helped bring these inspiring stories to life.

The future of African cinema continues to shine brighter than ever. 🌍🎥

05/29/2026

Meet the Director –

You may know him as the creative force behind some of the biggest Afrobeats music videos for artists like Davido, and many more.

In 2026, he took a bold step into cinema with his directorial debut, the romantic comedy Call of My Life. This film has been winning hearts with its colourful storytelling, heartfelt moments, and celebration of love.

It opened with a strong ₦76.5 million in its first weekend and has already crossed ₦220 million at the box office in under two weeks, making it one of the biggest Nollywood rom-com debuts of 2026 so far.

Have you seen this movie yet? What did you think of it? Drop your thoughts in the comments! ❤️

05/25/2026

Happy Africa Day! 🌍

Today, we are celebrating African filmmaking and spotlighting some of the powerful movies that have showcased African excellence from classics to the vold new voices.

These powerful local stories have gained global recognition, which of these films is your favourite? And what African film do you think the world needs to know about?

Comment below!

Nollywood

05/20/2026

AI is rapidly changing filmmaking, from scriptwriting and VFX to editing, voice cloning, and virtual production. 🎬

As AI tools become more common in the industry, what’s your take on the future of filmmaking?
Creative evolution or a threat to originality?

Let us know in the comments.

05/15/2026

This , we’re spotlighting , the award-winning cinematographer behind some of the most visually striking stories in African cinema 🎥✨

Kabelo Thathe has built an impressive career as a Director of Photography, with work spanning acclaimed productions for Netflix, Disney+, and major international film festivals.

Kabelo has just won an AMVCA for Best Cinematography for To Kill A Monkey.🏆 Congatulations!

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

A huge congratulations to , , and the entire team behind My Father’s Shadow. 🥳

This critically acclaimed film took home 5 wins at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, and we’re thrilled to see it receive the recognition it deserves.

Last month, Festival Director sat down with the brothers to talk about the making of the film and the inspiration behind it.

Watch the full interview now on our YouTube channel: (https://youtu.be/5m2PsrOrK4I?si=VKH-1c_DxjDs36Gr) (or via the link in bio).