# African film festivals and programming

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/african-film-festivals-and-programming
> Updated: 2026-10-27T16:21:59.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Various film festivals celebrating African cinema and its diaspora have announced their 2026 schedules and programs.

In Linz, Austria, the Cinéma Africain! festival is set for November 4 to 7, featuring 16 films from 13 countries. The program emphasizes works by female directors and includes the ‘Politics of the Image’ lecture series.

In Nigeria, the 15th Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) will be held in Lagos from November 1 to 7 under the theme “Frames of the Future: Africa’s Creative Intelligence.” The festival will showcase approximately 130 films, focusing on emerging technologies and sustainable production models.

Additionally, the Hollywood African Cinema Connection (HACC) in Cape Town, South Africa, will run from October 30 to November 2. The festival will feature 10 selected films at the Robben Island Museum Amphitheatre and has announced a diverse international jury.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: African film festivals announce 2026 programmes and juries

Major African film festivals AFRIFF in Lagos and HACC in Cape Town have announced their 2026 programmes and juries.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/african-film-festivals-announce-2026-programmes-and-juries

### 2026-10-26: Cinéma Africain! Film Festival to be held in Linz

The Cinéma Africain! film festival will showcase 16 films from 13 countries in Linz, Austria, from November 4–7, 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cinma-africain-film-festival-to-be-held-in-linz

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