Black Star International Film Festival announces 2026 official selection, with films from 11 countries
The Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) has announced the Official Selection for its 11th edition, bringing together films and filmmakers from 11 countries for this year’s festival, taking place from 24th to 27th September 2026 at Golden Eagle Cinemas in Kumasi, Ghana.
The Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) has unveiled its official selection for the 11th annual edition, featuring films from 11 countries to be showcased at Golden Eagle Cinemas in Kumasi, Ghana from September 24th to 27th, 2026. The festival, which was first held in 2015, has grown to become Ghana's longest-running international film festival, playing a crucial role in shaping Africa's film industry.
The theme for this year's festival, "Film & Global Culture: The New Wave of African Cinema," emphasizes the importance of building African audiences and strengthening local-language cinema, alongside exploring the impact of AI and mental health in African storytelling.
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