4-7 September 2025
This Refugee Week, Africa Film Fest Australia proudly invites you to a powerful evening of cinema, conversation, and community.
Join us for a free screening of Goodbye Julia, the first Sudanese film ever shown at the Cannes Film Festival—and winner of the Freedom Prize.
After the film, deepen your understanding in a live panel and audience Q&A featuring powerful voices from Australia’s refugee and African communities:
Event Details
Date: Thursday 19 June 2025Time: 6:00 PMVenue: State Library of New South Wales – The Library Auditorium (entry via the Mitchell Building). Tickets: FREE (Bookings essential)Rating: M – for mature audiences
Seats are limited—reserve yours now and be part of this powerful night of storytelling!
Presented By
This event is a collaboration between the City of Sydney, Africa Film Fest Australia, State Library of NSW, Refugee Council of NSW, and the Darfur Community Association.
Live Panel
After the film, stay for a candid panel discussion featuring four voices rooted in advocacy, creativity, and lived experience.
Featuring:
Rosemary Kariuki OAM – Advocate for migrant women and 2021
Australia’s Local Hero
Adama Kamara – Deputy CEO, Refugee Council of Australia, community-led initiatives champion
Nyaluak Leth (NMMWL) – South Sudanese-Australian poet whose work speaks to migration, memory, and reclaiming voice
Ahmed El Tahir – Darfur community leader dedicated to cultural preservation and intergenerational support
Afro-Australian Filmmakers—Shape the Future of African Cinema in Australia!
Are you an Afro-Australian filmmaker, storyteller, or creative? We’re crafting a powerful industry event for Africa Film Fest Australia 2025, and we want YOU at the heart of it!
This is an opportunity to create an event that truly serves your needs, ambitions, and vision.
Tell us what matters most!
Take 2 minutes to complete our quick survey, and help us design an industry event that elevates your work, connects you with the right people, and fuels your journey in the film industry.
Call for Submissions For Short Films!
We invite filmmakers from African backgrounds and those telling African stories to showcase their work at AFFA 2025.
🔹 Submission Criteria:
✔ Films must be no longer than 40 minutes
✔ Must highlight African stories, themes, or perspectives
✔ Open to filmmakers in Australia and globally
✔ All genres welcome (drama,fiction, documentary, animation, experimental)
✔ Films from 1st January 2022
🔹 Key Dates:
📅 Submission Deadline: 31 May 2025
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