NAME OF FESTIVAL: Film Africa
SINCE: 2011
WHERE: London, England UK
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Film Africa is London’s biggest festival celebrating the best African cinema from across the continent and diaspora brought to you by the Royal African Society. Established in 2011, the festival brings diverse London and UK audiences a high quality and wide-ranging film program accompanied by a vibrant series of events, including director Q&As, talks and discussions; professional workshops and master classes; school screenings and family activities; and Film Africa LIVE! music nights. Film Africa also recognizes and supports new film-making talent through the Baobab Award for Best Short Film and the Audience Award for Best Feature FilmFilm Africa is London’s biggest festival celebrating the best African cinema from across the continent and diaspora brought to you by the Royal African Society.
Film Africa 2016, the Royal African Society’s annual 10-day film festival, drew to a close with the UK premiere of Daouda Coulibaly’s auspicious debut feature, Wùlu. Palesa Nomanzi Shongwe’s uNomalanga and the Witch was announced the winner of the 6th Baobab Award
Film Africa 2016, the Royal African Society’s annual film festival, will take place from Friday October 28 to Sunday November 6 in London. Opening this year’s festival is the UK premiere of Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu