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
Stewart Clarke Senior Vice President, Content, International Deadline UK
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
Nadia Kibout Actress, Producer, Director France + Italia + Mauritania + Algeria
Zac Ntim, International Film Reporter Deadline Ghana + UK
Mitchell Harper Curator, Producer, Arts Manager and consultant, Founder Ctr. Alt. Del. South Africa
2025 Speakers
Bianca Nepales Former VP Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Lionsgate USA
Aaron Rahsaan Thomas Executive Producer, Screenwriter, Co-Creator of S.W. A.T USA
Deborah Riley Draper Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker, “Versailles ’73": “American Runway Revolution”, “Black Wall Street”, “Say It Loud” Founder, Coffee Bluff Pictures Productions, USA
Syrinthia Studer Executive Vice President, International Productions, Paramount Pictures USA
Deepti Chawla Executive Producer, Filmmaker India
Alexia Muiños Ruiz Award Winning Producer, Actress, Founder, Marineda Films, Executive Director, European Women’s Audiovisual Network (EWA Network) Spain
Frederic Chau Actor, Producer France + China + Vietnam TBD
Pape Boye CEO, Black Mic Mac France + Senegal
Kelly Woolfolk Entertainment Lawyer USA
Derrien Gipson Executive Director, SAGindie USA
Dr. Pushpinder Chowdhry MBE Co-Founder, Tongues on Fire Ltd (TOF) & UK Asian Film Festival (UKAFF)
Daniel “Dee” Klare Actor Germany + Nigeria
Serge Noukoue Founder, Nollywood Week, Owner, Okada Media (Distribution) France + Benin
Tonye Princewill Producer, Founder Princewill Trust Nigeria
Robenson Lauvince Director “July 7” Founder, Clearshot Entertainment Haiti + USA
Mélissandre Monatus Video Gaming Expert, Documentary Filmmaker, Director “Lapo Chapé” France + Martinique
Juliette Fairley Award-Winning Screenwriter, Actress, Journalist, Producer USA + France
Charlie Kodjo Executive Producer, Filmmaker Côte d'Ivoire
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
Lyara Oliveira, President, The City of São Paulo Film and Audiovisual Company Brazil, Brazil
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
Jessica Sy Actress, Screenwriter Germany + Jamaica
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
Sophya Kallista Frohberg, Producer and Curator, Germany + Haiti
Art Sims Award Winning Graphic Designer USA
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Venue
Villa des Ministres
06400 Cannes
France
Address
Yanibes SAS
66, Avenue des Champs Elysées
75008, Paris - France
SIREN: 897 950 457
+33 650269748
