Celebrating the Best of African Cinema
Since 2013, Watch Africa Film Festival has been Wales’s annual celebration of African Cinema. We celebrate the richness, diversity, and creativity of Africa and its diaspora with screenings, talks, and events.
About WAFF
Stories, Culture, and Community Since 2013
Watch-Africa Film Festival is Wales’s annual celebration of African cinema, launched in 2013 to highlight the richness, diversity, and creativity of African storytelling. Over the years, it has grown into a dynamic cultural platform where film, art, and dialogue come together to connect Wales with Africa and its diaspora.
The festival presents a wide range of films from inspiring features and documentaries to short films that spark important conversations. Alongside screenings, audiences enjoy Q&As with filmmakers, interactive workshops, and cultural showcases that celebrate Africa’s heritage and contemporary voices.
More than just a film festival, Watch-Africa is a hub for learning, exchange, and collaboration. It fosters cross-cultural understanding, supports African and diaspora filmmakers, and creates opportunities for communities in Wales and beyond to engage with Africa’s evolving narratives.
Events
Upcoming Screenings
Sept: Soft Love
(by Hawa Holmes)
Won Best Feature at WAFF 2025.
It's about a South African relationship expert whose seemingly perfect life is disrupted by a painful betrayal.
Venue: Grange Pavilion,
Time: 6:30–9:00pm.
Oct: Manyatta Mengi Mashariki
Mengi Mashariki is a short film program spotlighting exciting new voices from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and Reunion Island.
Venue: Chapter Arts Centre,
Time: 4:00pm.
Nov: Khartoum
Five people navigate the dangerous landscape of war-torn Sudan, their stories intertwine as they pursue dreams, face political turmoil, and overcome obstacles.
Venue: Cardiff University, Scool of Journalism
Time: 5:30-8:00 pm
Dec: Christmas film
Who do I belong to- Aicha lives in the isolated north of Tunisia with her husband and youngest son. The family lives in anguish after the departure of the eldest sons Mehdi and Amine to the violent embrace of war.
Venue: City Church Cardiff –
Time:TBC.
Get Closer to the Festival
Join the WAFF Club
Film. Culture. Community. Membership at WAFF.
The WAFF Club is an informal community for anyone passionate about African cinema. More than just watching films, it’s about exploring stories, sharing perspectives, and shaping the festival together.
As a member, you become part of a network that curates screenings, contributes to festival programming, and helps spread the richness of African cinema across Wales and beyond.
Free to Join
Becoming a WAFF Club member costs nothing, your passion for film is all you need.
Discounted Screenings
Enjoy reduced ticket prices for WAFF Monthly Screenings, giving you greater access to the best of African cinema throughout the year.
Networking Opportunities
Meet filmmakers, industry professionals, and fellow film enthusiasts. The club is a hub for building lasting connections within the film community.
Be Part of the Festival
Members can contribute ideas and help curate elements of the Watch-Africa Film Festival, shaping how African cinema is presented in Wales.
Exclusive WAFF Club Tee
Every member receives an official WAFF Club T-shirt — a symbol of belonging and pride in supporting African cinema.
Festival
Journal:
Stories,
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and highlights
from Watch-Africa
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