Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou - Main Initiatives

Main Initiatives

  1. African international film and television market: FESPACO is a festival which promotes African filmmakers and facilitates the screening of all African films. This unique festival in Africa enables contacts and exchange between film and audiovisual professionals of Africa and also contributes to the expansion and development of African cinema as a means of expression, education and awareness rising.
  2. Publication of African cinema and culture: The publication of African cinema is done through catalogues, FESPACO news, FESPACO newsletter and an African film library where you can find film archives and data bank and a travelling cinema. Its competition of exclusively African films permits the increase of quality in African films and the performance of filmmakers.
  3. Non profit screenings in rural areas: FESPACO also promotes non-profit screenings in rural areas, in collaboration with non-governmental organizations or associations in schools and other public or private institutions.
  4. Promotion of African cinema in other international festivals: FESPACO organizes various film events such as the film week and the film premieres, and it promotes African cinema in other international festivals.

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