AFRIFF 2026 Features 55% Women-Directed Films
The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) has announced its 15th edition, featuring 135 films, with 55% directed by, produced by, or centered on women. The festival will take place from November 1 to 7, 2026, at Mikano International headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos.
The theme for this year is "Frames of the Future," focusing on "Africa’s Creative Intelligence." Chioma Ude, the festival founder, noted that the significant representation of women emerged organically during the selection process. The festival will include 23 feature films, with the opening film 'Lady,' directed by Oliver Omoresu, and the closing film 'It’s the Blackness,' marking the directorial debut of Hakeem Kae-Kazim.
The festival will also showcase international films through partnerships with various embassies. Ude addressed concerns about artificial intelligence in filmmaking, stating that it should be seen as a tool for creative development rather than a job threat.
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