AfroBerlin

Intro

Connecting people, films and businesses
16, 17, 18 February 2025 | Berliner Freihet
At the EFM during the 75th Berlinale

Welcome to AfroBerlin, an event organized by Yanibes Foundation in collaboration with EFM (European Film Market) where the diverse universe of Afro cinema and culture comes to life. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Afro filmmakers, connect with like-minded individuals, and explore exciting opportunities for businesses. Join us on this exhilarating journey and be part of something extraordinary at the European Film Market..

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In collaboration with

AfroBerlin 2025 in Pictures

Official Media Partner

AfroBerlin 2025 Sessions

Updates

AfroBerlin 2025 Report

Seriesly Berlin

AFRIFF

(African International Film Festival in Lagos, Nigeria)

AfroCannes 2025

Presentation

Focus London

2024

Spotlight

Afro Film Music Days

Afro Film Music Days by SydneyBuzz at AfroBerlin 2025. Focus on The Creator Economy: Film & Music

Partners

The Francophonie joins AfroBerlin 2025. The Francophonie is also an institution, dedicated since 1970 to promoting the French language and political, educational, economic and cultural cooperation among the 88 member countries of the Organisation internationale of la Francophonie (OIF) [International Organisation of La Francophonie]. More on www.francophonie.org

Speakers

In 2025, AfroBerlin will strive once again to bring about key industry professionals, including emerging talents, producers from the world over. The speaker line-up will be updated on a regular basis. Please check the Speakers page for more info.

Program

AfroBerlin 2025 program will expand further on key themes developed in 2024. AfroBerlin Program is curated by Yanibes Foundation and its partners. Please head up to the Program page for updates

Register

Attendance to AfroBerlin and Afro Film Music Days is exclusive to registered participants. You will need to register on this link to gain access.

Spotlight

Speakers

Aïssatou Diallo Sagna

Actress, Les César Winner, France + Guinea

Managing Director, UFA Fiction, Germany + Ghana

Chioma Ude

Founder, Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), Nigeria

Lison Diomande Johnson

Managing Director, National Film Center of Côte d'Ivoire, Côte d’Ivoire

Lyara de Oliveira

President & CEO, Sao Paulo Audiovisual Company, Brazil

Keziah Myers

ADVANCE Executive Director, Canada

Richard Lorber

Chairman & CEO, Kino Lorber Media Group, USA

Mayada Adil

United Nations Young Leader on Sustainable Developmental Goals, Sudan

Ingrid Adjoa Yeboah

Lawyer, Founder, I.Y Legal, Germany + Ghana

Tyron Ricketts

Actor, Producer, Activist, Founder, Panthertainment, Germany

Zaid Shaker

Acting Executive Director, Film AlUla, Saudi Arabia

Ré Olunuga

Music Composer, Artistic Director, Nigeria

Tosin Amire

Media Composer, Sound Editor, The Sound Insights Pro, Nigeria

Editi Effiong

Director, Producer, Founder, Anakle Films, Nigeria

Alexander Karim

Actor, Producer, Director, Sweden + Uganda

Dr. Ali Nuhu

Managing Director, Nigeria Film Corporation, Nigeria

Sydney Levine

Founder, SydneysBuzz & Afro Film Music Days, USA

Jerome Sydenham

Music Producer, Performing Artist, Artistic Director, Founder, Ibadan Studios, UK + Germany + Jamaica + Nigeria

Tithey Schulz

Co-Founder, VitaminBlack, Haiti + Germany

Fally Ipupa

Singer, Performing Artist, Actor, DR Congo

Terry Jerry A'Wase

Executive Secretary, African Film Institute, The African Union

Gitte Benzulla

Chief Operating Officer, France

Malik Berrabah

Musician, Composer, Producer, Owner of Wisseloord Studios & Publishing, Founder of the academy, Wisseloord Academy, The Netherlands + Algeria

Danica Robinson-Liles

Co-Founder/Chief Operating Officer, West End Studios, Jamaica

Mélanie Bokata

Actress, France + Canada + DR Congo

Enrico Chiesa

Head of the Film Department, La Francophonie (OIF), France

Birgit Heidsiek

Founder, European Center for Sustainability in the Media World, Chief Editor, Green Film Shooting, Germany

Shalima Lengsfeld

Director, AI Filmmaker, Germany + Iran

Yirgashewa Teshome

Filmmaker, Founder, Ethiopian Film Festival, Ethiopia

Lina Zaraket

Actress, Writer, Germany + Lebanon + Spain

Jessica Sy

Actress, Writer, Germany + Jamaica

Phil Mbabaza Sharangabo

Filmmaker, Founder, Imitana Productions, Rwanda

Lamin Leroy Gibba

Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Germany + The Gambia

Simon Tchokonte

Founder, Dalino Media, France + Cameroon

Cyrielle Raingou

Filmmaker, Founder, Je Capture Ma Réalité FILM PRODUCTION, Cameroon

Adama Konkobo

Film Commissioner, Côte d'Ivoire

Caroline Heim

Producer, FilmCrew, Germany

Piotr Bartuszek

Casting Director, Member, Polish Film Academy, Poland

Francis Yushau Brown

Animator, Founder, AnimaxFYB Studios, Ghana

Clarence Rolle

Film Commissioner, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Bahamas

Jennifer Okafor-Iwuchukwu

Manager, (former Agent CAA), USA + Nigeria

Founder, Rights Stuff The Netherlands

Sophie Urquhart

Founder, Tin Drum Music, UK

Godwin Tom

Managing Director, Sony Publishing Nigeria, Nigeria

Kevin Dwyer

Screenwriter, Lecturer, USA + Belgium

Hamed Mobasser

Director, Producer, Belgium + Iran

Phil McKenzie

Producer, Financier and Co-Founder of Goldfinch & Myco, UK

Sharon Mindot

Producer , Project Manager at Some Fine Day Pix, Kenya

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About AfroBerlin

At AfroBerlin, we are passionate about showcasing the rich tapestry of stories from the African diaspora through our events. Our mission is to celebrate the universality of film, foster creativity, connect stakeholders and provide a platform for emerging talent. Join us in this cultural celebration and be part of something truly extraordinary at the European Film Market (EFM) during the Berlinale.