Film Africa festival to take place in London on Friday
The 9th annual Film Africa festival will be taking place this Friday in London’s Rich Mix and BFI South Bank cinemas, as well as streaming globally on the internet. The event, produced by the British Royal African Society, showcases 56 titles from 14 different African countries, including 25 UK, European and World premiers.
This year’s selection of films is curated by Aseye Tamakloe from Ghana, Nyambura M. Waruingi from Kenya, and Katarina Hedrén from South Africa. The collection of feature-length and short films reflects a multitude of experiences, subject matters and styles from across the African continent and its Diaspora.
In light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Film Africa 2020 will consist of 12 socially distanced screenings at the Rich Mix and BFI in London and a further 8 fiction and documentary features available through the BFI Player’s online subscription service for the duration of the 10 day festival.
The BFI Player offers a 14-day free trial period, meaning viewers are able to watch the collection for free and decide whether to keep their subscription.
Venue screenings have a very limited capacity this year and hopefully attendees are strongly encouraged to book ahead.
In addition to the core film programme, Film Africa will also feature a series of virtual events, including live Director Q&As, panel debates and a masterclass on curating African cinema. These will be available for anyone in the world to access and enjoy.