Discover AFRIFF 15’s Lagos programme, from 68 films and free masterclasses to networking sessions and a market connecting African screen talent.
For seven days in November, AFRIFF 15 will turn Lagos into a meeting point for audiences, emerging talent and established screen professionals. Running from November 1–7, 2026, the Africa International Film Festival combines movie discovery with practical learning, networking and deal-making under the theme “Frames of the Future: Africa’s Creative Intelligence.”
That mix makes the festival relevant beyond the red carpet. For Nollywood viewers, it offers a concentrated way to discover new work. For actors, filmmakers and producers, it creates multiple routes into a working film community where creative ideas can move towards collaboration, financing and distribution.
A 68-film selection led by Lady
AFRIFF’s official selection page currently lists 68 films across seven categories. Olive Nwosu’s Lady has been named as the opening movie, setting the tone for a programme that includes dedicated attention to new voices, women in film, African co-productions and cross-border cinema.
These different programme strands should help viewers navigate a substantial selection without treating the festival as one long screening schedule. They also provide useful discovery points for diaspora audiences and industry professionals interested in how African stories are travelling between countries and creative communities.
Free masterclasses open another door
The festival is advertising 11 free masterclasses and workshops, although registration is required. Facilitators listed by AFRIFF include Richard Mofe-Damijo, Femi Adebayo, Hilda Dokubo and Obinna Okerekeocha.
For emerging creatives, these sessions may be among the most practical parts of the week. They position AFRIFF as a place to build skills and encounter experienced practitioners, rather than simply watch completed films from a distance.
Where introductions can become opportunities
Networking runs through the programme. Informal screening meetups are scheduled from November 1–6, while curated industry meetings will take place from November 2–5. The festival closes on November 7 with the Globe Awards and a closing party.
The Africa Film & Content Market, also running from November 2–5, brings the business layer into sharper focus. It is designed to connect creators with buyers, investors and distributors around finance, partnerships and distribution—areas that can determine whether African screen projects find audiences beyond their initial release.
AFRIFF 15 therefore offers several ways to participate: discovering films, learning from practitioners, meeting collaborators or pursuing commercial connections. That breadth is what could make its seven-day Lagos programme valuable to both movie lovers and the people building the next wave of African screen entertainment.
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Sources
Source links used to research and verify this article:
Africa International Film FestivalAFRIFF Official Programme
AFRIFF Programme Schedule
AFRIFF Masterclasses and Workshops
AFRIFF Networking Programme
Africa Film & Content Market
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