About Us

Launched in December 2022, The Filmjoint is positioning itself as Africa’s leading platform dedicated to short films.

1,500+

Estimated Submissions

800+

Audience Attendance

35

Award Winners

15+

Films Premiered

11+

Films Distributed

6

Total Event Editions

PRESS COVERAGE

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OUR PROGRAMMES

The Filmjoint Premieres

The Filmjoint Awards

Filmjoint Mentorship Programme

About Us

The Filmjoint is Africa's leading platform dedicated to promoting and marketing quality short films from around the world. We are a fast-growing creative platform focused on building a structured and commercially viable ecosystem for short films. Through our integrated programs; screenings, awards, distribution support, capacity-building initiatives, and industry programs, Filmjoint provides access, visibility, commercial pathways and meaningful opportunities for emerging and young filmmakers in Nigeria and beyond.

Our work is focused on expanding creative infrastructure and strengthening the economic value of short films as a viable and integral part of the African film industry.

We host two flagship programs annually:

The Filmjoint Premieres: showcases unreleased short films in a grand live-audience format, accompanied by panel sessions with cast and crew. These films are screened, critically judged by senior industry professionals, and subsequently distributed to interested VOD platforms for broader exposure and monetization.
The Filmjoint Awards (TFA): an annual merit-based award celebrating excellence in short filmmaking globally, promoting the significant value that short films bring to the world of cinema. Achieving this award involves multiple stages and includes both a hybrid voting and decisions from our esteemed panel of Judges.

An insight into The Filmjoint - Interview with the team

Key Objectives

Promote short films and shift mindsets around their value.
Create a sustainable market for short films.
Provide young filmmakers opportunities to network with investors, sponsors, and collaborators.
Support the professional growth of emerging filmmakers.
Encourage industry professionalism and standards

Mission

We seek to empower emerging filmmakers by providing a dedicated platform for showcasing creativity, amplifying diverse voices, and fostering meaningful industry connections.

Vision

To become the leading global platform for short films, recognized for our commitment to quality curation, industry connections, and unwavering support for filmmakers. We aim to be a driving force in the evolution of storytelling in the digital age.

Collaborate with US

The Filmjoint partners with platforms, brands, and organizations to develop and deliver impactful projects, including screening events, incubation programmes, mentorship initiatives, and other film-related programmes.