The Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2024 with an expanded program platforming African cinemas and culture.
Taking place from October 10-13, 2024, in San Jose, California, USA, this year’s festival will feature 85 films from 36 countries, along with special events putting a spotlight on African art, fashion, and industry discussions.
The festival holds a unique position in the San Francisco Bay Area’s cultural landscape, as the only major African film festival (and maybe the only one!), certainly in the Silicon Valley region.
Film screenings take place in three venues – the Theatre, Studio 1, and Studio 2 – at the Historic Hoover Theater in San Jose.
The diverse lineup includes narrative and documentary features, short films, and animations from across Africa and her diaspora. Many screenings will be followed by Q&A sessions with attending filmmakers.
A highlight of the event will be the presentation of the Cultural Icon Awards to four distinguished figures in African and African diaspora cinema: Julie Dash, John Kani, Souleymane Cissé, and Richard Mofe-Damijo.
In addition, competitive film awards will also be presented in various categories, recognizing the best of the festival’s diverse lineup of works.
Tickets for the 2024 edition are on sale, with options for individual screenings, day passes, and full festival passes.
Visit the SVAFF website for full lineup details and to purchase tickets: http://svaff.org
I’ll be there! Will you?