Industry News4 February 2026

GËSTU – International Documentary Film Festival of Dakar Launches First Edition

GËSTU, Dakar's international documentary film festival, positions itself as a key platform for documentary filmmaking in Francophone West Africa.

GËSTU – International Documentary Film Festival of Dakar Launches First Edition

GËSTU, the International Documentary Film Festival of Dakar, continues to establish itself as a key platform for documentary filmmaking in West Africa. The festival brings together documentary filmmakers from across the continent and the diaspora, offering screenings, masterclasses, and networking opportunities. Based in Senegal, GËSTU is one of the few dedicated documentary festivals in Francophone Africa.

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