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A non-competitive showcase of short films from Africa’s most dynamic new voices. Curated to highlight the continent’s rich cultural perspectives and storytelling traditions, the program offers a unique window into the creativity driving Africa’s diverse and growing film communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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This showcase of 5 films will screen on Thursday, May 28 | 10:30 am | Miami Beach Convention Center - Screening Room #1<\/div>[vc_separator color=”custom” css=”.vc_custom_1717517019717{margin-top: 32px !important;}” accent_color=”#ededed”]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Amon<\/h2>\n<\/div>

USA | 6 min | WORLD PREMIERE<\/h4>\n<\/div>[vc_single_image image=”40262″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1777478684958{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”]

As a boy responds to letters for his illiterate grandmother, he is confronted with one of news of her failing health — he must make the decision to disclose the truth or keep the letter’s contents to himself.<\/p>\n

Director: Chlo\u00e9-Elo\u00efse Mallet | Writer: Chlo\u00e9-Elo\u00efse Mallet | Producers: Jiayang Liu, Chlo\u00e9-Elo\u00efse Mallet | Cast: Lamine Goita, Maimounay Lemailloux<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Bam Bam<\/h2>\n<\/div>

NIGERIA | 17 min | US PREMIERE<\/h4>\n<\/div>[vc_single_image image=”40263″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1777478727137{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”]

When a gifted but withdrawn teenager falls for a classmate, his AI best friend pushes him toward love, forcing him to confront the self-doubt that has shaped his life.<\/p>\n

Director: Tolulope Itegboje | Writer: Tolulope Itegboje | Producers: Oge Obasi, Tolulope Itegboje | Cast: Kelechi Udegbe, Ambrose Nwoga<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The Break-In<\/h2>\n<\/div>

SOUTH AFRICA | 14 min | WORLD PREMIERE<\/h4>\n<\/div>[vc_single_image image=”40265″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1777478785600{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”]

A routine break-in spirals when tensions inside a crew of small-time thieves force one member to question the future he’s been chasing.<\/p>\n

Director: Sizwe Kubeka | Writer: Sizwe Kubeka | Producers: Masibulele Mtonjeni | Cast: Malusi Ngxubungela, Patrick Sithole, Akhile Mjanyelwa<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

MR ROGERS<\/h2>\n<\/div>

NIGERIA | 19 min | US PREMIERE<\/h4>\n<\/div>[vc_single_image image=”40266″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1777478827045{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”]

From the tale of “Old Roger is dead and gone to his grave” stems a young family who goes to spend a holiday weekend with relatives, and ignorantly awakens an unforgiven but insidious entity that rains terror, bringing their bloodline to the brink of hell.<\/p>\n

Director: Daniel Ehimen | Writer: Daniel Ehimen & Aaliyah Salia | Producers: Daniel Ehimen, Oladayo Oladejo, Omoyeni Sholabomi Disu | Cast: Yusrah Ayinde, Joseph Imoikor, Demi Banwo, Princess Obuseh, Ayo Binta Mogaji, Kunle Coker, Francis Oyinlola Bakare<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Our Brother<\/h2>\n<\/div>

KENYA | 15 min | US PREMIERE<\/h4>\n<\/div>[vc_single_image image=”40267″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1777478878827{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”]

A grieving family faces loss and imminent departures while tensions rise as the matriarch cares for her eldest autistic son. The intricate threads binding them are tested.<\/p>\n

Director: Shandra Apondi | Writer: Shandra Apondi, Kofi Ntiforo, Norris Kabembe | Producers: Celine Onditi, Shandra Apondi | Cast: Beatrice Kamuyu, Brian Furaha, Ivy Collette Nafula, Agwingi Adingo<\/p>\n<\/div>

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