National entertainment powerhouse FilmHouse Group has announced its partnership with the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) one of the continent’s biggest and most celebrated film eventsfor its 2025 edition.
Making the announcement on social media, FilmHouse Group stated: “As a leader in cinema exhibition, film distribution, and production, we are dedicated to growing the continent’s creative voice..from delivering unforgettable big-screen experiences to empowering African filmmakers through our distribution and studio platforms.”
Throughout the festival, FilmHouse Group will lend its expertise and resources to several Industry Sessions, including one scheduled for November 3, 2025, where Kene Okwuosa, CEO of FilmOne Group (the distribution and production arm of FilmHouse), will speak on a panel titled “France-Nollywood Co-Productions: Strengthening Africa’s Film Market Ecosystem.”
AFRIFF 2025 is currently underway and will run until November 8, 2025. This year’s theme, “Rhythms of the Continent: The Afrobeats Film Movement,” celebrates the powerful synergy between Africa’s global music culture and its evolving cinema landscape.
The festival will open with Asurf Oluseyi’s 3 Cold Dishes, executive produced by global superstar Burna Boy.
Other notable premieres include The Boy Who Gave, The Fisherman, Aljana, and Nawi. This lineup underscores the diversity and innovation of African storytelling.