More about "Locarno Open Doors"

The pan-African alliance of Akoroko, Sinema Focus and What Kept Me Up will present the AFP Critics Prize at Locarno Open Doors 2026.

As it enters its second edition, Open Doors’ Africa-focused cycle selects filmmakers across fiction, documentary and animation from more than ten African countries.

Nigeria’s Dika Ofoma emerged as the biggest winner of the day, taking home a hat trick with the queer romance Kachifo.

Kenyan producer June Wairegi on Locarno Open Doors and redefining how African films are made and distributed.

In 2024, the festival announced a four-year focus on African cinema for its 2025 to 2028 cycle.