AfroBerlin

The Generational Legacy Edition where we connect film, identity, people and culture
14, 15, 16, and 17 February 2026

Welcome to AfroBerlin, an event organized by Yanibes Foundation in collaboration 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.

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AfroBerlin Speakers

AfroBerlin 2026

The Generational Legacy Edition

AfroBerlin 2026 is a bold new cultural convergence exploring generational legacy across diverse communities and how memory shapes identity, creativity, power and storytelling today.

This edition brings together films, people, tech, and cultures to examine what has been inherited, what is transformed, and what will be passed forward.

🎬 Cinema & Memory: Films that trace, challenge, and remix heritage
💬 People & Stories: Generational voices across continents and class
🧠 Technology & Transmission: Digital archives, AI, and oral futures
🎨 Culture as Code: Style, language, ritual, and resistance

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Participate

If you're interested in:

Becoming a sponsor,
Partnering with AfroBerlin,
Speaking or moderating a panel,
Screening your movie,
Leading a masterclass, or
Hosting networking activities,

Please reach out to us at outreach@theafroberlin.com.

We look forward to collaborating with you and creating memorable together.

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 at AfroBerlin 2026. Focus on The Creator Economy: Film & Music

Partners

The Francophonie joins AfroBerlin 2026. 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 2026, 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 2026 program will expand further on key themes developed in 2025. 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.

Speakers2026

Joshua Kantara

Filmmaker, Actor Germany + Tanzania

Ben Lopez

CEO, Founder, L21 Media Former Chairman National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) USA + Mexico

Orlando Jones

Actor, Producer USA (TBC)

Charles Snider

Producer, CEO & Founder Mad City Productions Studio, Spain

Wale Ojo

Actor, Producer Founder New Nigerian Cinema Nigeria

Franlyin Peters

Associate Vice-President PAC Capital Ltd. Nigeria

Kerry-Ann Ellington

CEO, Founder, Ellington Production USA + Jamaica

Adam-Morse

Actor, Producer, Director Founder, Hollyfied UK

Naomi Beukes

Director, Screenwriter, Germany + Namibia

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Reda Ben Jelloun

Director, CCM (Moroccan Cinematographic Center) Morocco

Ebele Okoye

Animator, Spunky Toonz and Noa Vista Ethical AI Brand Germany + Nigeria

Luci Lenox

Casting Director & Founder of the Actors Home, Ireland + Spain

Anouar Moatassim

Director, Producer Founder Casablanca Pictures Belgium + Morocco

Keziah Myers

ADVANCE Executive Director, Canada

Aicha Abbouzied-Kraus

Producer, Founder Chicas Production France + Morocco

Darren Fung

Film Music Composer Founder Stinky Rice Studios Canada

Tyron Ricketts

Actor, Producer, Activist, Founder, Panthertainment, Germany

Sydney Levine

Founder, SydneysBuzz & Afro Film Music Days, USA

Betty Sulty-Johnson

Founder, Habebos Studio, Member, Les César Awards, France + Martinique + Guadeloupe

Terry Jerry A'Wase

Executive Secretary, African Film Institute, The African Union

Danica Robinson-Liles

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

Jessica Sy

Actress, Writer, Germany + Jamaica

Nadia Kibout

Actress, Producer, Italy + France + Algeria

Diana Lodderhose

International Features, Deadline, UK

Filson Ali

Producer, Founder, Camera X, Sweden + Somalia

Tithey Schulz

Co-Founder, VitaminBlack, Haiti + Germany

Rodney Charles

Actor, Producer, Founder, Perennials Lens, Co-Founder, 3A African Artists Association, Grenada + UK + USA + Germany

Captrice Crawford

Talent Agent, Founder, Crawford Talents, Germany + USA

Zachary Ntim

International Reporter, Deadline, UK + Ghana

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Moderators2026

Ernest White II

Filmmaker, Actor Germany +Tanzania

Natasha Preville

Filmmaker, Founder Brixton International Film Festival UK + Jamaica

Betty Sulty-Johnson

Founder Habebos Studios France

Caprice crawford

Talent Agent Founder, Crawford Talents Germany + USA

Yared Dibaba

Actor, TV Host Germany + Ethiopia / Oromia

Tithey Schulz

Marketing & Branding Expert, Founder, Vitamin Black, Germany + Haiti

Danica Robinson

Liles Co-Founder & COO, West Studios Jamaica

Jessica Sy

Actress, Producer Germany + Jamaica

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Partners 2026

About

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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 during the Berlinale.