Registration, Remarks, and the Jury's Select

The day begins with Registration & Welcome Reception in the Lobby. The Opening Ceremony & Remarks will take place in the Main Hall- Adeakese. There are two separate Screening sessions scheduled, one for the African film: Jury Select (which includes a post-screening discussion) and a later session featuring films from Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda, also with a moderator-led discussion afterward. The Panel Discussion: Tomorrow’s Lens: Shaping African Cinema will feature speakers like Kafui Danku and Chris Odeh. A Lunch Break is scheduled for networking.

Mastering the Reel and Cultural Night

This day focuses heavily on screenings, masterclasses, and discussions. Activities will primarily be in Damba 1 & 2. The day starts with a Documentary Screening featuring films from France, Nigeria, and Ethiopia. This is followed by a Master class: Funding the Reel Dream with financial institutions and experts like Chris Odeh. There will be a Panel discussion: Equal Frames: Advancing Gender Balance in African Film with Shirley Frimpong Mnaso and others. A Films Screening session includes titles from Botswana, Ghana, and Uganda. Later, there is a Workshop: Turning African Tales into Cinematic Gold, and another separate Screening session. The evening concludes with a public Cultural Night & Live Music at the Outdoor Stage/Office

The Final Cut: Production Masterclass and Closing Ceremony

The final day includes a morning Screening at La Palm hotel - Damba 1 & 2 , featuring films from Ghana, Uganda, Botswana, Morocco, and Nigeria. Simultaneously, there are two sessions: a Workshop: From Idea to Ink: Mastering the Writer’s Room in Damba 1 & 2 , and a Masterclass with Chris Odeh on production in Kudum Hall. A CLOSED DOOR EVENT with Producers (SIRA) and a Final Jury Deliberation will take place concurrently. The afternoon features a Films Screening. The entire event wraps up with a final Screening/closing ceremony.