AfroCannes 2026
The Cultural Sovereignty Edition
AfroCannes 2026 centers the right of creators to tell their own stories — on their own terms, with their own tools, and for global audiences.
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In an era of AI, geopolitical shifts, and creative renaissance, cultural sovereignty asserts the right to define and disseminate images, voices, and values that resonate across borders.
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This edition offers a nuanced perspective on film, funding, and frames, while building sustainable ecosystems that put creativity from African, African diaspora and various communities at the helm of the global narrative economy.
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AfroCannes 2026 will feature:
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Panel Discussions
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Masterclasses
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Screenings
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Networking Activities
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Business Meet-up
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Participate
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If you're interested in:
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Becoming a sponsor,
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Partnering with AfroCannes,
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Speaking or moderating a panel,
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Screening your movie,
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Leading a masterclass, or
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Hosting networking activities,
Please reach out to us at assistant@yanibes.com
We look forward to collaborating with you and creating memorable together.
Features
About
Launched in 2022, AfroCannes is an event organized by Yanibes Foundation during the Cannes Film Festival in May in Cannes, France.
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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.
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Themes in 2026: Narrative and Cultural Sovereignty
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Access: Free and by registration only.
You will need to show your registration confirmation at the entrance. No need for Market or Festival Badges
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Date: May 15 - 19, 2026
Timing: from 9.00 AM to 6.00 PM
Networking activities: To be announced
Location: TBD, Cannes
What's New
Masterclasses
2026 - Moderators
Yared Dibaba TV Host, Producer, Actor Ethiopia (Oromia) + Germany
Caprice Crawford Talent Agent USA
Danica Robinson-Liles Co-Founder & COO, West End Studios Jamaica
Filson Ali, Producer, Co-Founder, Camera X, Sweden + Somalia
2026 Speakers
Production Administrator & Production Manager | Wani-Ayo (Benin)
Nominated for best supporting actress at the lady filmmakers festival in Beverly Hills
The Chair of the Board of the Anarchist United Foundation,
Award-winning actor, writer, director, and producer. JMK Directing Award Recipient
Founder of Mbuntu Media and also a Canadian-German filmmaker
Founder of the Wani-Ayo Associate. A Franco-Beninese actress, performer, stage director, and acting
Nigerian-born writer, journalist and film critic. Author of Dreaming of Ways to Understand You
French actor, creator and lead of the Jackrabbit series. Works at the intersection of cinema, digital storytelling, and character-driven
Best-selling author, recognized as a global voice in women’s empowerment.
Founder of Balkan Faces. Selected as European Shooting Star. Holds a degree in Acting, Theatre, and Music Pedagogy
Media Partners
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Film Destination Partners
Industry Partners
Collaborative Partners
Venue
06400 Cannes
France
Address
Yanibes Foundation
66, Avenue des Champs Elysées
75008, Paris - France
SIREN: 929 670 156
