African film, funded.
Screenwriting labs, co-production funds, and pitch forums — every live opportunity for African creators, verified and tracked to deadline.
NFVF × Netherlands Film Fund — Thuthuka Co-Development Fund (2026 Cycle)
Joint co-development fund from the NFVF and the Netherlands Film Fund (NFF) supporting SA–Netherlands feature documentary co-productions with high cinematographic quality. Up to 4 projects per year (2 SA, 2 NL). Call opened 2 Sep 2026. Workshops run in Rotterdam, January 2027.
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NFVF × Netherlands Film Fund — Thuthuka Co-Development Fund (2026 Cycle)
Joint co-development fund from the NFVF and the Netherlands Film Fund (NFF) supporting SA–Netherlands feature documentary co-productions with high cinematographic quality. Up to 4 projects per year (2 SA, 2 NL). Call opened 2 Sep 2026. Workshops run in Rotterdam, January 2027.
PAFF 2027 — 35th Pan African Film & Arts Festival Submissions
The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) — the largest and most prestigious Black film festival in the United States — is accepting submissions for its 35th anniversary edition running 15–21 Feb 2027 in Los Angeles. Open to narrative features, documentaries, shorts, animation, and experimental work that explores the Pan African experience.
Inspiration Bénin — African Worlds Residency 2026/27 (3rd Edition)
Annual residency programme run by the Institut français du Bénin for francophone artists (visual arts or new stage/performance writing) whose work explores African worlds. Residents spend a minimum of 6 weeks in Benin (Nov 2026 – Apr 2027) working alongside a Beninese partner. Applications submitted at inspirationbenin.com.