The Annual Film Mischief (TAFM), Africa’s groundbreaking festival for bold and emerging voices, returns in 2025 with a powerful new theme: “Reclaiming Self”.
This year’s edition expands beyond the screen to explore identity, wellness, and the transformative power of creativity. Since its inception in 2022, TAFM has championed daring, diverse storytelling and carved out a unique space for underrepresented filmmakers across Africa.
The 2025 edition of TAFM deepens its commitment to bold, intentional storytelling with an immersive, cross-disciplinary experience. This year’s festival will weave together intimate film screenings, wellness activities, fitness sessions, art showcases, and live performances, creating a vibrant space where mind, body, and spirit are celebrated fully.
We invite filmmakers to submit works that explore themes of personal identity, cultural and societal resilience, and introspective journeys of healing, self-discovery, and authenticity. We are especially drawn to films that challenge the political, social, and creative boxes often imposed on African creators.
“Reclaiming Self runs deeper than just storytelling. It is an invitation to return to our core as creatives; to celebrate the beauty in our healing, our sensitivities, our calling. It’s about finding ourselves, our spark, and our place within a creative community that welcomes us as we are; magical, beautiful, real,” said Precious Iroagalachi, Festival Director.
TAFM 2025 is set to be held in October between the 9th – 30th across four African cities: Lagos, Abuja, Accra, and Dar es Salaam, with each location led by a dedicated regional manager. The festival will feature film screenings, workshops, wellness sessions, and networking events, offering emerging African creatives and audiences an inclusive, empowering experience. With its focus on mentorship, industry access, and cultural exchange, TAFM continues to drive Africa’s creative economy and foster community-driven film culture.
Call for film submission & full program details to be announced soon.
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About TAFM
The Annual Film Mischief is an initiative of The Film Rats Club, created to celebrate bold African storytelling, support emerging filmmakers, and promote an inclusive, grassroots film culture. Since 2022, TAFM has become one of Africa’s most accessible and essential film festivals for indie filmmakers.
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