BSIFF 2026 THEME.
FILM AND GLOBAL CULTURE: THE NEW WAVE OF AFRICAN CINEMA
Promoting the Business of Film and Bringing Cinema Closer to the People
Our Ambassadors
Faces of the festival. Voices for the vision.
Diaspora Ambassador
Ghana Ambassador
"The African film industry generates $5 billion annually, a fraction of its potential $20 billion capacity". This underperformance is attributed to structural challenges such as underfunding, underdevelopment, and undervaluation. BSIFF is helping to close this gap ..."- UNESCO
“From its inception, BSIFF has been guided by a simple ethos: Bringing cinema closer to the people while strengthening the art and the business of film”
"BSIFF is a leading Pan-African film festival that champions the business of film, cultural dialogue, and African storytelling. dedicated to bridging gaps in film knowledge, access, and opportunity"
What's Been Happening....
Empowering storytellers through mentorship and masterclasses across Ghana.
Masterclass with Aba Arthur
The Juliet Asante Mentorship Series
BSIFF 25 Selected Films
Don’t miss out on this chance to be a part of exciting events happening at BSIFF 25. Get your tickets now.
Submit Your Film
The BSIFF festival accepts submissions of feature-length and short films in various categories such as fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental films. Additionally, the festival presents awards in different categories.
About BSIFF
BSIFF inspires a love for film and cinema and empowers independent African filmmakers to share their unique stories with the world. Through distribution opportunities, networking, film education, and skill acquisition, BSIFF helps filmmakers push their creative boundaries beyond limits and achieve their dreams of reaching a global audience.
Black Star Music Concert
BMC’s goal is to provide a platform for emerging artists in the Ghanaian and African music industry to showcase their talents, gain recognition, and secure support from investors or individuals willing to assist them in managing their careers.
Join The BSIFF Family
BSIFF Members, or Black Stars, share a love of film and culture and gain access to various opportunities and networks.