African AI International Film Festival 2026: Where African Stories Meet AI Innovation

The African AI International Film Festival (AAIIFF) 2026, taking place on January 2–3, 2026, is a remarkable celebration of African storytelling, creativity, and technology. As the first festival of its kind on African soil with a global perspective, AAIIFF highlights how artificial intelligence is transforming the way African stories are told, preserved, and experienced.

The festival is designed for filmmakers, storytellers, creatives, researchers, and innovators who are exploring AI-driven approaches to storytelling. By offering access to a platform without the traditional limitations of budget, equipment, or location, AAIIFF empowers creators to reimagine narratives, elevate African culture, interrogate societal realities, and experiment boldly with new artistic possibilities.

AAIIFF addresses a critical challenge in African filmmaking: the scarcity of accessible spaces that foster innovation and amplify emerging voices. Through its quarterly virtual editions (January, April, July) and the annual physical gathering in Abuja, Nigeria, the festival provides screenings, workshops, discussions, exhibitions, and immersive experiences, creating a vibrant ecosystem for African AI filmmakers to thrive and connect globally.

Omote Ro Dhe is proud to join AAIIFF as a media partner, documenting and amplifying this historic movement. Through this collaboration, Omote Ro Dhe helps showcase impactful stories to a wider audience, while also providing the festival with professional media coverage and visibility. This partnership strengthens both parties: AAIIFF benefits from extended reach and storytelling support, and Omote Ro Dhe continues to deliver inspiring content about Africa’s most innovative creative initiatives.

For audiences, creatives, and enthusiasts, AAIIFF 2026 is an unmissable event. It is a celebration of Africa’s evolving voice in technology and culture (a place where AI and creativity intersect to redefine filmmaking on the continent). Follow the festival, engage with its stories, and witness how Africa is not just participating in the future of storytelling; it is shaping it. Catch all the buzz, excitement and event via www.youtube.com/@sabstudiosng