32nd New York African Film Festival to Present Record Number of Films

The 32nd edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF), running May 1 through May 31, is the biggest-ever, featuring a record number of films this year. African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF) has announced that NYAFF will screen 125 contemporary and classic films from Africa and its diaspora at and in partnership with Film at Lincoln Center (FLC), the Maysles Documentary Center, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Under the banner “Fluid Horizons: A Shifting Lens on a Hopeful World,” this edition of the festival celebrates the African youth who have turned to their cameras to document their experiences and the influence of those who came before them. Genres include comedies, dramas, thrillers, documentaries, experimental films and more.

“In a world of uncertainty, this year’s presents a vision of the future through the eyes of Africa’s youth—bold, determined, and endlessly creative. As the youngest and fastest-growing continent, Africa is brimming with stories that demand to be told, not just as reflections of today’s challenges but as blueprints for a future shaped by resilience and possibility,” said Mahen Bonetti, NYAFF founder and AFF executive director. “This year’s festival is a testament to the power of cinema to inspire, provoke, and remind us that hope is always in motion.”

For more information visit https://africanfilmny.org/