Film has the power to break down borders, connect stories, and redefine identities. In a world where Afro-descendant narratives continue to struggle for a place, it is essential to create platforms that amplify their voices and celebrate their cultural richness.
Under this premise, on April 4, 2025, Cartagena will host an unprecedented event: Africa in the Caribbean and the Colombian Pacific, a space for dialogue, creation, and exhibition that unites filmmakers, producers, academics, and cultural leaders around the audiovisual potential of our regions.
Organized by the Quibdó Africa Film Festival (QAFF) in collaboration with Visper, Zarpar Producciones Films, and Rosa Mezcal, this event serves as a meeting point for African, Afro-descendant, and Latin American cinema, with the aim of strengthening the co-production, distribution, and visibility of stories that break with hegemonic narratives.
Through discussions, screenings, industry gatherings, and cultural celebrations, we will explore the invisible borders that have historically separated our stories, and how film can serve as a bridge to overcome them.
On April 4, 2025, Cartagena will become the epicenter of an unprecedented cinematic and cultural dialogue. From the Proclamation Palace, we will explore the connections between Africa, the Caribbean, and the Colombian Pacific, highlighting the cultural richness, audiovisual potential, and Afro-disruptive narratives that are transforming cinema in our region.
Conversations that Connect : From the opening of the space, we will reflect on the role of Chocó, Bolívar, and the Islands as strategic filming destinations, in a meeting with experts from the audiovisual industry.
Cinematic Bridges: Producers and filmmakers will explore co-production opportunities, bilateral funding, and artist residencies that strengthen ties between Africa and Latin America.
Afrodisruptive Narratives : An essential discussion on how to challenge stereotypes and empower Afro stories in film, breaking down barriers and expanding horizons.
Culture and Celebration : The event will conclude with a press conference, a red carpet, a welcome cocktail, and live music, highlighting the Afro identity and vibrant spirit of the event.
This event, sponsored by the Quibdó África Film Festival, Visper, Zarpar Producciones Films, and Rosa Mezcal, seeks to consolidate a space for exchange, learning, and raising awareness of Afro-Cuban cinema and its creators.
Join this celebration of Afro-descendant cinema and culture in the Caribbean and the Colombian Pacific!
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