Africa Films for Impact Festival (AFFIF) is committed to showcasing and amplifying the voices of human right and social justice films, while also building the capacity of emerging filmmakers in the production of such films, through her Films for Impact Fellowship program.

The theme for the 2025 edition of the festival is “Be The Change”. The festival will hold at the Silverbird Cinemas, 1161 Memorial Drive, by Musa Yar Adua Centre, Central Business District Abuja, while also providing global audience access to the festival virtually.

Through well-structured sessions, The 3-Day film festival will engage Short and Feature Narrative and Documentary Film screenings, Master Classes, Panel Discussions, Workshops, and Impact Awards, to address Social Themes across; Human Rights, Democracy, Accountability & Anti-Corruption, Human Trafficking, Gender Equity, Sexual & Gender Based Violence, Climate Change, Drug Abuse & Drug Trafficking, Health, Peace-Security and Counter Terrorism, Digital Rights, and Technology as a tool for social change, among more.
Submission of Films to the 2025 Africa Film For Impact Festival opened October 7, 2024 via “Filmfreeway” at www.filmfreeway.com/affif. DEADLINE for submission of films is August 31, 2025 11:59 PM WAT. Official selection for the festival will be announced on September 15, 2025.

Partnership Opportunities avail for Organizations and individuals to partner with Africa Films For Impact Festival (AFF(F) in any capacity. Follow Africa Films For Impact Festival on Instagram, Facebook, and twitter @affif_ng and @filmforimpactng Subscribe to the festival YouTube channel @ FFIF TV to also get notification on upcoming events.

 

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Africa Films for Impact Festival (AFFIF) is committed to showcasing and amplifying the voices of human right and social justice films, while also building the capacity of emerging filmmakers in the production of such films, through her Films for Impact Fellowship program.
The theme for the 2025 edition of the festival is “Be The Change”. The festival will hold at the Silverbird Cinemas, 1161 Memorial Drive, by Musa Yar Adua Centre, Central Business District Abuja, while also providing global audience access to the festival virtually.
Through well-structured sessions, The 3-Day film festival will engage Short and Feature Narrative and Documentary Film screenings, Master Classes, Panel Discussions, Workshops, and Impact Awards, to address Social Themes across; Human Rights, Democracy, Accountability & Anti-Corruption, Human Trafficking, Gender Equity, Sexual & Gender Based Violence, Climate Change, Drug Abuse & Drug Trafficking, Health, Peace-Security and Counter Terrorism, Digital Rights, and Technology as a tool for social change, among more.

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We invite you to partner with us at AFFIF 2025, in whatever capacity your organization is willing to partner..

Partnership can take various forms:

1. Joint Film Labs hosted at AFFIF, offering emerging African filmmakers mentorship and practical training in impact-driven storytelling.

2. Co-branded Screenings & Dialogues showcasing outstanding films in line with your organization’s thematic focus, alongside AFFIF’s curated selection, amplifying their reach within Africa, and the world at large.

3. Co-hosting filmmaker pitch sessions at AFFIF 2025, providing support to emerging African film and documentary voices through joint development or production grants.

4. An Award at AFFIF endorsed/sponsored by your organization, celebrating the most outstanding film in category of your thematic focus.

5. Scale your organization’s impact by connecting filmmakers with global donors, funders, and NGOs converging at AFFIF to leverage films for development outcomes.

Some of our partners in previous and current edition of the festival include: