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Nairobi, Kenya
74
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
Open Africa Film Festival
Nairobi, Kenya · Est. 2018 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Nairobi, Kenya
42
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
The Open Africa Film Festival in Nairobi is notable for spotlighting African cinema and diaspora voices while also presenting selected world cinema to East African audiences. It is significant in the regional film-festival circuit for giving visibility to emerging filmmakers, encouraging cultural exchange, and serving as a platform for Kenyan and broader African storytelling.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 8 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2018
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