
Rushlake Media GmbH is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with D&R Studios , one of Kenya’s leading television production companies, for the international distribution of its content library across key territories in North America and Europe. The partnership marks another milestone in Rushlake Media’s ongoing expansion as the premier distributor of African stories to the world. Read more about the partnership here: https://bit.ly/43EtKdn
SCREENINGS AT UNSEEN NAIROBI
Legend of The Vagabond Queen of Lagos and Sarah will be screening at Unseen. Get your tickets on MOOKH.
SARAH
Sarah is a young Maasai girl whose world shifts as her family faces a momentous decision: whether to adhere to traditional rites or embrace change. Limited screenings from April 3rd – April 23rd.
THE LEGEND OF THE VAGABOND QUEEN OF LAGOS
A Film by James Tayler, Bisola Akinmuyiwa, Elijah Segun Atinkpo, Tina Edukpo, Samuel Okechukwu, Temitope Ogungbamila, Mathew Cerf. Screening at Unseen Nairobi March 31st – April 29th.
INDUSTRY EVENTS

Join the SOME FINE DAY Pix Marketing & Distribution Workshop — a 2-day online deep dive into how to bring your film to audiences locally and around the world. Workshop Dates (Online) Part 1- May 2nd | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM EAT Part 2- May 5th | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM EAT Real projects. Real skills. Real impact. Apply now and take your next step in African cinema.
Application Deadline: 14th April 2025
GRANTS AND SUBMISSIONS

AFRIFF 2025
Submissions for Africa International Film Festival – AFRIFF 2025 are now open!
Submit your films and share your story to the world and be a part of the journey to celebrate creativity, culture and cinematic excellence on Africa’s biggest film stage
Deadline: 30th June 2025.

FAME SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL
The FAME Shorts Film Festival is now accepting submissions for its 2025 edition for the categories Best Documentary Short Film, Best Narrative Short , Best Animated Short Film, Best Student Short Film, Best LGBTQ+ Short Film (films must have an African connection). It is Open to filmmakers from Africa and its diaspora.
Deadline : 25th April 2025