

Features

About
Launched in 2022, AfroCannes is an event organized by Yanibes Foundation during the Cannes Film Festival in May in Cannes, France.
AfroCannes is a four-day event featuring panel discussions, country highlights, presentations, screenings, cocktails and tributes.
AfroCannes aims at promoting diversity, inclusion in film across the industry.
AfroCannes connects creatives, businesses and stakeholders from the entire film ecosystem at the world premiere film gathering; The Cannes Film Festival.
Themes in 2025: Afro-Futurism: A Diamond in the Rough
Access: Free and by registration only.
You will need to show your registration confirmation at the entrance. No need for Market or Festival Badges
Date: May 15, 16, 17 and 19, 2025
Timing: from 9.00 AM to 6.00 PM
Networking activities: To be announced
Location: Villa des Ministres, Cannes

What's New
Africa - Asia Panel @ AfroCannes
AfroCannes partnered with the UK Asian Film Festival to host an insightful Asia-Africa panel featuring the esteemed Dame Dr. Pushpinder Chowdhry. This dynamic discussion to explore the rich cultural and collaborations between these vibrant regions. Don't miss this opportunity engage with thought leaders and celebrate diverse narratives in film. We look forward to seeing you there!
Nollywood in Paris come to AfroCannes
We are excited to announce a dynamic partnership between Nollywood Week in Paris and AfroCannes! This collaboration aims to celebrate and promote African cinema, bringing together filmmakers, enthusiasts, and audiences in a vibrant cultural exchange. Join us as we embark on this incredible journey to showcase the richness of African storytelling and creativity. Stay tuned for more updates on our upcoming!

Screenings & Masterclasses
New Features
Join us for an exciting lineup of screenings and masterclasses at AfroCannes! Captivating films and gain insights from industry experts in a vibrant atmosphere celebrating African cinema. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, network and immerse yourself in the rich storytelling of our culture. Mark your calendars and be part of this event!
Masterclasses
2025 - Moderators

Yared Dibaba TV Host, Producer, Actor Ethiopia (Oromia) + Germany

Karen McMullen Film Festival Director USA

Terry Jerry A'Wase Executive Secretary African Film Institute The African Union

Carmen Thompson, Programming & Distribution, We Are Parable, Sheffield DocFest, Scotland

Caprice Crawford Talent Agent USA

Danica Robinson-Liles Co-Founder & COO, West End Studios Jamaica

Tithey Schulz Marketing & Branding Expert, CEO VitaminBlack Germany + Haiti

Filson Ali, Producer, Co-Founder, Camera X, Sweden + Somalia

Essimi Mévégue, Film Critic, Co-Founder, Ciné Club Afro, France + Cameroon

Diana Lodderhose International Features Editor, Deadline UK

Ernest White II Executive Producer, Founder, Presidio Pictures USA + Canada

Simone McIntyre Actress, Producer UK + Jamaica

Rodney Charles, Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Founder Member, 3A (African Artist' Association), Grenada + UK + USA + Germany

Nadia Kibout Actress, Producer, Director France + Italia + Mauritania + Algeria

Zoe Ramushu, Writer, Director, Producer, Actress and Multimedia Journalist, Zimbabwe

Zac Ntim, International Film Reporter Deadline Ghana + UK

Mitchell Harper Curator, Producer, Arts Manager and consultant, Founder Ctr. Alt. Del. South Africa
2025 Speakers

Aaron Rahsaan Thomas Executive Producer, Showrunner, Screenwriter, Creator of S.W.A.T USA

Lyara Oliveira, President, The City of São Paulo Film and Audiovisual Company Brazil, Brazil

Syrinthia Studer Executive Vice President, International Productions, Paramount Pictures USA

Frederic Chau Actor, Producer France + China + Vietnam TBD

Daniel “Dee” Klare Actor Germany + Nigeria

Serge Noukoue Founder, Nollywood Week, Owner, Okada Media (Distribution) France + Benin

Tonye Princewill Producer, Founder Princewill Trust Nigeria

Dr. Pushpinder Chowdhry MBE Co-Founder, Tongues on Fire Ltd (TOF) & UK Asian Film Festival (UKAFF)

Denise M'Baye Actress, Social Activist Germany + Senegal

Zaid Shaker, Acting Executive Director, Film AlUla, Saudi Arabia + Jordan

Zoey Martinson Director, Producer Ghana

Steven Adams Founder, Alta Global Media, Talent Manager, Film Financier USA

Fred Kuwornu Director, Producer, Founder, Do The Right Films USA + Ghana + Italy

Gordon Bobb Award Winning Entertainment Lawyer Partner at Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb & Dan USA

Souleymane Dicko “Solo” Rapper, Artistic Director “La Haine” by Matthieu Kassovitz, Breakdancer, France + Mali

Chioma Ude Founder, AFRIFF (African International Film Festival) Nigeria

Jean-Claude Barny Casting Director “La Haine”, Director “Fanon”, Nèg Marrons” France + Guadeloupe

Lauand Omar Screenwriter, Director Mexico + Germany + Syria

Kelly Woolfolk Entertainment Lawyer USA

Phil McKenzie Co-Founder and COO Goldfinch, Founder, MYCO UK

Dr Inya Lawal President, WIFT Africa Founder, Africa Creative Market, Ascend Studios Nigeria

Luiz Toledo Founder, Filomena Productions Brazil

Luiza Botelho Director, Producer, Scriptwriter Brazil

Marjorie Galas Sr. Director, Members & Education at Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) USA

Luci Lenox Casting Director & Founder of the Actors Home Ireland + Spain

Ailton Pineiro Junior Producer, Director Brazil

Fatih Abay Diversity & Inclusion Officer European Film Academy Germany

Nancy Bishop Emmy Award Winning Casting Director UK + Czech Republic

Yassine Azzouz Actor, Producer France + Algeria + Tunisia

Tajona Karhu Director, Producer UK + Cuba

Aron Abreham Neguse Program Director, Ethiopia International Film Festival Ethiopia

John Barker Producer, Director, Founder, A Barking Rat Film, South Africa

Luis Lomenha Producer, Director Brazil

Sydney Levine Founder, formerly, FilmFinders, currently SydneysBuzz.com USA + Germany

Ebele Okoye Omeka Ulonka African Animation Pioneer | Equity Consultant Diaspora Advisory Board (GiZ/BMZ) | ForbesBLK, CEO Spunky Toonz, COO Jolly Squid Founder Motion to the Sound & AniJolly Girls Training

Tiffany Toney Actress, Producer USA

Marcos Alexandre Producer Director Brazil

Fredi Nwaka Actor, Director, Producer, VP Content, GenB UK + Nigeria

Izu Ojukwu Director, “76”, “77. The Festac Conspiracy” Nigeria

Judi Nwokedi Free Women Films Chairperson, Gauteng Tourism Authority Chairperson South Africa

Joël Karekezi Director, Screenwriter Rwanda

Kenny Gravillis Award Winning Graphic Designer Founder, Gravillis Inc., Designs (Award Winning Graphic Designer (Highest 2 Lowest, Captain America: Brave New World, Government Cheese, G20, Sinners, The Challengers, The Boys, Nickel Boys, Creed 3...), USA + UK UK + USA

Konnie Touré TV and Radio Host Côte d'Ivoire

Yusuf Abdul-Qadir Creator, Technologist and Executive Producer USA

Frank Vléhi Executive Producer, Filmmaker Côte d'Ivoire

Yolande Bogui Film & TV Producer, Founder, Emmaus Productions Executive Director, Association des Producteurs de Séries de Côte d'Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire

Wendy Bernfeld Founder, Rights Stuff, The Netherlands

Darrien Michele Gipson, Executive Director, SAGindie

Sophya Kallista Frohberg, Producer and Curator, Germany + Haiti

Art Sims Award Winning Graphic Designer USA

Juliette Farley, Screenwriter, Director, Journalist, Actress, USA + France

Michelle Sneed, Founder & CEO · A Few Good Women Productions, USA

Jon Carlos Evans, Filmmaker, Audiovisual Artist and Writer, USA

Nici Brueckner, Producer, Founder, World Color Studio 22, Germany + Senegal

Francis Nébot, Producer, Distributor, Founder, IFind Pictures, France

Adama Konkobo Film Commissioner Côte d'Ivoire

Adonijah Oniriwa Producer, Founder Adonis Productions Nigeria

Jessica Sy Actress, Screenwriter Germany + Jamaica

Alexandra Amon Actress, Producer Côte d'Ivoire

Alexia Muiños Ruiz Award Winning Producer, Actress, Founder, Marineda Films, Executive Director, European Women’s Audiovisual Network (EWA Network) Spain
Country Partner
Côte d'Ivoire


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Venue
Villa des Ministres
06400 Cannes
France
Address
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