2026 African Film Festival Atlanta

The African Film Festival Atlanta (AFFATL), powered by the African Film & Arts Foundation Inc. (AFAF), is pleased to announce its official film selection and ticket sales for its 5th edition, taking place from March 26th – 30th, 2026. This year promises five days of unforgettable stories, powerful voices, and cinematic excellence from Africa and the diaspora.

This year’s theme, “CTRL + CULTURE = AFRICA’S NEXT CINEMA CODE”, reflects the evolving language of African storytelling in a digital, globalized world. It highlights the powerful intersection of culture, creativity, and technology as filmmakers across the continent and diaspora reimagine and take control of how African stories are told, created, shared, and experienced.

This year’s festival will present 32 curated films from 12 countries, selected from more than 150 submissions from across the world through the festival’s partner platform, FilmFreeway. The lineup spans narrative and documentary features, and shorts, highlighting the diversity, creativity, and evolving voice of African cinema.

This year’s festival spotlights three exceptional films that reflect the depth and global reach of African storytelling.

The festival will take place at various venues across Atlanta. For the detailed schedule and tickets visit African Film Festival Atlanta on Eventbrite