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Silicon Valley African Film Festival

A showcase of film makers whose works reflect the true stories, hopes and dreams of Africa Africa through the African lens.

05/25/2026

Today we celebrate Africa Day knowing that our beloved continent is not waiting to be discovered, validated, or explained.

Across the globe, African people are building, creating, preserving, resisting, remembering, and reimagining what comes next.

🚨With all of these celebrations in mind - please remember our deadline for SVAFF 2026 closes in 6 days.

04/28/2026

Happening NOW!

This year's SVCREATES Town Hall will offer opportunities to hear from local arts leaders like our Founding Director and Jessica Paz-Cedillos from who are reimagining leadership, ownership, and resilience in real-time.

We are wishing our Chief-At-Large a successful run while the town hall presses forward.

Thank you to our partners at SVCREATES for their continued support and amplification of our organization's mission.

04/18/2026

Congratulations Mr. Chike and Well Done!

Our Founding Director has concluded his participation in the 5th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, this week.

The global convening brought together leaders, institutions, and advocates to address systemic racism, advance reparatory justice, and strengthen the human rights of people of African descent.

During the closing session, Mr. Nwoffiah was invited to deliver final remarks. He described the forum as a success, noting he was “extremely pleased with the conversations over the three-day convening” and “gladened by the strong presence of younger advocates in the room.”

Today we celebrate our fearless founder as he continues to carry our community into rooms that matter - Forward Ever Africa!👏🏾

04/17/2026

We’re honored to welcome Teresa Chapman to the International Advisory Board of SVAFF!

Welcome to the SVAFF family Mrs. Chapman 🙌🏾🌍

04/15/2026

Hey filmmaker,

That could be you.

On stage seated next to your newly befriended peers, in the Silicon Valley, telling our audience about your diligent pursuit of excellence in your craft.
..but, our submissions opened last week and you're still overthinking the decision to submit...or maybe you forgot entirely 🤦🏾

Here is your weekly reminder to stop sleeping on your potential and submit your film for a chance to screen during SVAFF 2026!

Applications close May 31st and there will be no exceptions 🎬

The 17th Annual Silicon Valley African Film Festival kicks off in San Jose THIS October from 8-11th...save the date 💥

04/07/2026

Are you ready?

The 17th Annual Silicon Valley African Film Festival returns to San Jose, California this October!

Swipe for special update 👀

Spoiler alert: It involves African filmmakers getting a chance to screen amidst Northern California's premier destination for African cinema 🎥🍿🔥

12/02/2025

SVAFF has weathered many storms over the past 15 years but this year has stretched us in ways we never anticipated.

Even with the challenges, we continue to champion African cinema through our annual festival, African Cinema Café, classroom programs, and community events. We remain here because the stories matter, the artists matter, and the cultural bridge we’re building matters.

This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking our community to help sustain this work. Every contribution, big or small, keeps African filmmakers visible and preserves the space we’ve built for connection, learning, and cultural pride.

If you believe in what SVAFF stands for, please consider donating today.

🔗 Visit www.svaff.org/donate to show your support

11/28/2025

Hey friends, OSAMEDE! our SVAFF award winning narrative feature opens in US cinemas this weekend!

If you are in the Dallas, Houston, Silversprings, Avon area - this is a special treat for you and your family!

A must-watch for anyone who loves authentic African storytelling. Osamede is a beautifully executed woman led epic set in the Edo Kingdom in Nigeria.

The film blends history and fantasy as the main character, Osamede, must embrace her destiny to save her kingdom from colonial forces and betrayal during the British invasion. It’s a story that explores themes of identity, power, resilience, and female empowerment.

From Osamede’s Cannes film market premiere in May to its win as Best Narrative Feature at the Silicon Valley African Film Festival, audiences have applauded this story and we look forward to you seeing it!!

Ticket Details:
Get your tickets on and sites:

Regal Theatres: https://www.regmovies.com/movies/osamede-ho00020266?date=11-26-2025

AMC Theatres: https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/osamede-82126/showtimes?date=2025-11-26&theatre=amc-gulf-pointe-30

11/02/2025

Join us in celebrating and congratulating the newest members of the SVAFF family for their award winning contributions to African cinema 👏🏾🌍🔥

Through their artistry and craft, they brought a powerful mix of stories that left our jury meditating on their approach and ex*****on.

Well done 🏆🏆🏆

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San Jose, CA
95110

Website

http://www.svaff.org/

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