New York African Film Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup
The 33rd New York African Film Festival has unveiled its 2026 lineup, featuring 14 contemporary and classic feature films and 25 short films. The festival will take place from May 6 to 12 at Film at Lincoln Center, with additional screenings at other venues throughout the month.
The New York African Film Festival will run from May 6 to 12 at Film at Lincoln Center. The lineup includes 14 feature films and 25 short films. The Opening Night selection is the New York premiere of Erige Sehiri's Promised Sky. The festival will continue at other venues, including the Maysles Documentary Center and BAM. Tickets go on sale April 1, with prices starting at $14. The festival's theme is 'As the Stars Sow the Earth,' celebrating cosmic agents that have shaped Africa and its Diasporas. Highlights include the world premiere of Gabriel Souleyka's The Soul of Africa and the North American premiere of Hamed Mobasser and Yohane Dean Lengol's Rumba Royale.
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