Over the last two decades, the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) has increasingly positioned African filmmaking within a continuous development cycle. Financing, script support, producer training, co-production access, and commissioning structures have shaped who arrives at the festival and in which sections. The Hubert Bals Fund, CineMart, Rotterdam Lab, and partner initiatives have functioned as early-stage mechanisms, operating years before a film […]
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African Stories at the 2024 International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR)
This year’s lineup showcases a diverse array of films that probe the continent’s rich narratives, exploring themes of revolution, identity, and cultural resilience.