The Joburg Film Festival (JFF) is Africa’s Premier Film Festival, curating and showcasing African and International films whilst providing youth and filmmakers with various opportunities for development, training, skills transfer and networking.
Now in its seventh year in partnership with Multichoice, the annual film festival continues to platform storytellers who may not typically get the opportunity to debut their stories in traditional mainstream theatres. They do so by offering an alternative screening solution for the underrepresented voices of filmmakers from all over the world, including - and especially - African voices.
This year's theme is "The Golden Thread – Connected Through Stories." The theme represents the recurring themes, emotions and truths that resonate and link varied stories to a shared human experience. The 2025 festival explores the essence of connectivity through storytelling, celebrating how this golden thread elegantly weaves through our lives, connecting each part with strength and meaning.
The Film Festival Programme is the first and anchor pillar of the JFF and is born out of a tireless process of viewing and analysing numerous titles, which culminates in the selection of exceptionally curated films from Africa, the diaspora and the world. The festival also has workshops and discussion panels to encourage networking and critical film engagement, and to reward some of the talented filmmakers they showcase.
