FAME Shorts Film Festival

FAME Shorts Film Festival Discover the best of independent African cinema at the FAME Short Film Festival from 4-6 September 2025, The Labia Theatre, Cape Town, South Africa.

Huge congratulations to Phumi Morare and the team behind Why The Cattle Wait on their SAFTA nomination.  We’re genuinely...
02/03/2026

Huge congratulations to Phumi Morare and the team behind Why The Cattle Wait on their SAFTA nomination. 
 
We’re genuinely thrilled to see the film nominated for Best Short Film at the South African Film and Television Awards.
Why The Cattle Wait screened at FAME Shorts Film Festival, and there’s something very special about watching a film move from our festival platform to national recognition. That’s exactly why we do what we do.
 
Phumi, we are incredibly proud of you. Your work is thoughtful, powerful, and unapologetically African — and it deserves every bit of this spotlight.
 
Here’s to strong stories, brave filmmakers, and the continued rise of African cinema. 🥇💫

From visionary directors to powerful narratives – these winners represent the bold future of African cinema:🎬 Best Direc...
10/09/2025

From visionary directors to powerful narratives – these winners represent the bold future of African cinema:

🎬 Best Director – King George – Ari Kruger
🌈 Best LGBTQIA+ Film – Blind Spots – Miselwa “Missy” Ngamlana
🎓 Best Student Film – V’s Secret – Bassma Farah Nancy
📹 Best Documentary – Onthou vi Fredo? – Cleveland Hopp
🎥 Best Short Film – The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Sèyí Àjàyí – Abbesi Akhamie
🐧 Best Animation – Pal – Isaac Kannigan
🎖️ Contribution to African Cinema – Cindy Lee

Congratulations to all the winners for pushing boundaries and amplifying African voices on the global stage!

FAME Shorts Film Festival Awards 2025 Winners (Part 1)Celebrating the incredible talent shaping African storytelling! He...
10/09/2025

FAME Shorts Film Festival Awards 2025 Winners (Part 1)

Celebrating the incredible talent shaping African storytelling! Here are the winners who wowed us with their artistry in screenwriting, sound, design, and performance:

🏆 Best Screenplay – Belinda – Isaac Kasende
🎶 Best Score/Song – Ecstatic Exit – James Matthes & Keith Kavayi
💄 Best Make-up & Hair Styling – JIMBI – Ester Nakaziba
🎨 Best Production Design – The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Sèyí Àjàyí – Christelle Matou
👔 Best Actor – King George – Brent Palmer
🌟 Best Actress – Belinda – Muadi Ilung
🎭 Best Supporting Actor – Punter – Tiago Marques
💃 Best Supporting Actress – Belinda – Annie Robinson Grealy
👗 Best Costume Design – The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Sèyí Àjàyí – Yety Akinola

A huge round of applause to these creatives for their dedication and passion!

Day 1 at the FAME Shorts Film Festival was a triumph! From bold storytelling to unforgettable premieres, today we witnes...
05/09/2025

Day 1 at the FAME Shorts Film Festival was a triumph!

From bold storytelling to unforgettable premieres, today we witnessed the very best of African creativity on screen. 🎬🔥 Thank you to all the filmmakers, audiences, and partners who made the opening day such a powerful celebration of cinema.

But this is just the beginning.

👉 Day 2 and Day 3 promise even more groundbreaking films, inspiring Q+As, and stories that will stay with you long after the credits roll.

🎟️ Don’t miss out – secure your seat now and be part of the movement that’s telling Africa’s stories to the world.

📅 Day 2 & Day 3 bookings are open – join us!

ATL in Short – Special ScreeningAtlanta takes the spotlight at the FAME Shorts Film Festival 2025! 📅 Friday, 5 September...
05/09/2025

ATL in Short – Special Screening
Atlanta takes the spotlight at the FAME Shorts Film Festival 2025!

📅 Friday, 5 September
🕗 8PM – 10PM
📍 FAME Shorts Theatre

From the Golden Era of hip-hop in Inside the 404, to powerful dramas, chilling thrillers, and the Afro-Folk music video Born for This Mission, this one-night showcase celebrates Atlanta’s culture, creativity, and global influence.

🎟️ Seats are limited – don’t miss your chance to experience Atlanta on the big screen.

👉 Book now and be part of the story.

Africa’s storytellers took centre stage at the FAME Shorts Film Festival Awards 2025! ✨On 3 September at Radisson Red, C...
05/09/2025

Africa’s storytellers took centre stage at the FAME Shorts Film Festival Awards 2025! ✨

On 3 September at Radisson Red, Cape Town, filmmakers from across the continent were celebrated for their bold creativity and powerful storytelling. From horror to comedy, documentary to sci-fi, 31 short films showcased the future of African cinema.

🏆 Highlights from the winners:
🎬 Best Short Film – The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Sèyí Àjàyí (Dir. Abbesi Akhamie)
🎥 Best Director – King George (Ari Kruger)
🌟 Best Actress – Belinda (Muadi Ilung)
🌈 Best LGBTQIA+ Film – Blind Spots (Dir. Miselwa “Missy” Ngamlana)
📽️ Contribution to African Cinema – Cindy Lee

Creative Director Lerato Bokako urged audiences to “come and have a taste of the talent coming out of Africa,” while Best Short Film winner Abbesi Akhamie dedicated her win to the continent: “This win is for Africa! Loud and unapologetic African voices are being heard globally.”

🎟️ Catch these award-winning films and more at the FAME Shorts Film Festival from 4 – 6 September at The L***a Theatre, Cape Town’s oldest independent cinema. Tickets just R50 on Quicket or at the door.

TONIGHT 🎬 FAME Shorts Film Festival kicks off!This is your sign to stop scrolling and grab your seat—powerhouse African ...
04/09/2025

TONIGHT 🎬 FAME Shorts Film Festival kicks off!

This is your sign to stop scrolling and grab your seat—powerhouse African stories, big-screen energy, and opening-night buzz. Seats are almost gone. Don’t be the one hearing about it tomorrow.

👉 Book now at Quicket
⏰ Starts tonight (Thu, 4 Sept) — last-minute tickets only.

From pulse-racing thrillers to heart-full docs, FAME Shorts is your front-row seat to Africa’s freshest filmmakers. 🌍⭐ B...
03/09/2025

From pulse-racing thrillers to heart-full docs, FAME Shorts is your front-row seat to Africa’s freshest filmmakers. 🌍⭐ Bring a friend, meet the makers, leave inspired.

Book tickets today at Quicket.

03/09/2025

🎬 The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Sèyí Àjàyí
💍 Satire. Spectacle. Social critique. The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Sèyí Àjàyí is Nollywood-level drama with global commentary.
💡 Image is everything—until it isn’t.
🎟️ Book your tickets now → Quicket

02/09/2025

🎬 Jimbi by Ivan Tusabe is part of the FAME Shorts Film Festival lineup!
💬 A confronting short on silence, shame, and gender-based violence.
💡 Message: Discomfort is necessary—it moves us to act and reflect.

Catch this bold and powerful story on the big screen at . 🎥✨
🎟️ Book your tickets now → Quicket

Lights down, stories up. 🎬✨ Dive into a week of bold African shorts, fearless voices, and Q&As that put you in the room ...
02/09/2025

Lights down, stories up. 🎬✨ Dive into a week of bold African shorts, fearless voices, and Q&As that put you in the room with tomorrow’s trailblazers. This is where careers launch and cultures collide—in the best way.

Book tickets today at Quicket.

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