Africa Film Fest Australia

This September, Sydney won’t just watch African stories, it will feel them.

Africa Film Fest Australia (4–7 Sept) is a cultural pulse beating in the heart of the city. Across the Sydney Opera House and Riverside Theatres, audiences will journey from the bustling streets of Lagos to the deserts of Sudan, the music-filled nights of Guinea-Bissau to the revolutionary dreams of Algeria.

8 films. 7 Australian premieres.

Unmissable short films & animation

Screen industry forums with leading filmmakers and broadcasters

Youth workshops & after parties

These are stories told by Africa’s boldest voices; tales that will challenge what you think you know, immerse you in worlds you’ve never seen, and remind you of the threads that connect us all. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll leave seeing the world differently.

From Nigeria to Kenya, Ghana to South Africa, Somalia and beyond, this is cinema that refuses to sit quietly. It is connection. It is celebration. It is community.

Seats are limited, so if you’ve ever wanted to witness the beauty, complexity, and power of Africa on screen, this is your moment.

4-5 September, 2025- Sydney Opera House

6-7 September, 2025- Riverside Theatres, Parramatta