March 13–26, 2026
New African Film Festival
Now in its 22nd year, the New African Film Festival (NAFF), presented by the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center and Africa World Now Project, brings the vibrancy of African filmmaking from all corners of the continent and across the diaspora to the Washington, DC, area. The full lineup will be announced at AFI.com/Silver on February 18.
Special thanks to NAFF co-founders Mwiza Munthali and Judith Mbuya, and media sponsor WPFW.
All-Access Festival Passes
The NAFF All-Access Pass grants you admission for one to every film in the 2026 New African Film Festival, including Opening Night, at a significant savings.
General Admission
$150
See the discounts available to Silver Cinema Club members here.*
*Silver Cinema Club discounts on passes are only available on in-person purchases.
Tickets
Tickets on sale now!
Opening Night
MY FATHER’S SHADOW
Friday, March 13, 7:00 p.m.
🏆 2026 Oscar® Selection, UK
History and memory blend in Nigeria’s first-ever Cannes selection. On the day of the country’s first election since a military coup a decade earlier, young brothers Akin and Remi’s absent father returns home. Director Akinola Davies Jr. and his co-writer and brother Wale Davies invoke the memories of their own youth in this lyrically crafted ode to fatherhood and brotherhood.
Thank you to our New African Film Festival Supporters
