About us

Our Mission

The Kinshasa African Film Festival (KAFF) is a dynamic platform dedicated to celebrating African cinematic excellence. We aim to amplify authentic African voices, connect filmmakers across the continent, and inspire future generations of storytellers.

Our Vision

To position Kinshasa as a cultural capital of African cinema and empower African narratives to reach global audiences.

The Team

KINSHASA AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL (KAFF) was founded in 2025 by Jonas Nsele, is presented by EL JIREH PRODUCTION S.A.R.L and is supported by the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles in Kinshasa. Our personal and professional motivation for creating this festival is the promotion of Congolese cinema and the revival of the DRC film industry.

Jonas Nsele

Festival Director

With a deep love for storytelling, this member guides our creative vision.

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Programming Lead

Known for curating diverse films that inspire and challenge audiences.

Explore key festival highlights, revealing our impact and milestones .

30

Films Screened

12

Attending Countries

1

Festival Editions

10

Award Categories