Our Story
The Africa Environmental Film Festival brings together filmmakers, scientists, communities and audiences around environmental films that are powerful and grounded in evidence. Where a story is told shapes how it is heard: Africa's ecological diversity, generations of knowledge and fast-changing landscapes give the continent a perspective the global environmental conversation needs. Films are considered for their artistry and for how faithfully they represent the science behind the story.
An international network
AEFF was founded from the international experience and network developed through the British Columbia Environmental Film Festival, which has screened films beyond Canada, including in Nairobi and Kigali.
Launched in Nairobi
AEFF launched in Nairobi in collaboration with CIFOR-ICRAF, with screenings of Infinite Beauty and The Rewilders.
The call for films
Submissions for AEFF 2027 opened on FilmFreeway on March 12, 2026.
Key dates and how to submit