National Traveling Series

About

In order to make African cinema available to wider audiences, particularly in places where there are limited opportunities to view African films, AFF programs the annual National Traveling Series, which travels to cities in the US and Puerto Rico. The package consists of short and feature films for an affordable flat fee. Screenings are scheduled throughout the year by cultural institutions, museums, and universities as well as in libraries and community centers. Whenever possible, screenings are followed by a Q&A with filmmakers, actors or scholars from the community, allowing for lively discussions and exchange.

“Working with New York African Film Festival has been a remarkable experience for me. When we first wanted to start a festival, I remember fondly taking my class to NYAFF so as a programmer it was great to have our first year here at WashU and in Saint Louis (2006) curated for us. Mahen and the entire staff are knowledgeable, responsive and passionate about African film and filmmakers. The work they pour into the organization is infectious. Not only does NYAFF suggest films, but they have been able to connect our festival with visiting filmmakers. This has done wonders in Saint Louis, a smaller venue, but a venue with a hunger global cinema and for meeting artists telling African stories.”
– Wilmetta Toliver-Diallo, Washington University in St. Louis

If you are interested in this program or for more information, please contact us: travelingseries@africanfilmny.org

Programs

28th National Traveling Series

27th National Traveling Series

Selected from the 2023 New York African Film Festival which was presented under the theme, "Freeforms," the films in the 2024 National Traveling Series lineup Under the banner Freeforms, the festival presents films invite audiences to explore the infinite realms of African and diaspora storytelling and embrace its visionary, probing, and fearless spirit. Learn more about the films below.