Welcome to a film festival in a league of it’s own the somali Film Festival
Event Details
The Somali film festival – nairobi edition
The inaugural event will be taking place this summer in the city in the sun, the beautiful city of Nairobi, Kenya in East Africa.
The event will showcase talent from all over the world and create networking opportunities for all stake holders.
September 25th, 2025
10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Entry Fee: 1200 /-
What We Do
Cultural Preservation and Innovation
The upcoming Somali Film Festival will make sure you stay on the edge of your seat, showcasing Somali films from around the world, in the beautiful city of Nairobi, Kenya.
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Accessibility and Inclusivity
We are the Change, We wish to See
Our focus is on creating opportunities for filmmakers from all backgrounds, regardless of their financial resources.
Actors, Cameras
and Achievements
This film festival will bring Somali culture to the forefront of filmmaking globally and preserve our beautiful culture in the process. Slated to take place later this year in The City in the Sun, Nairobi.
Competitive Partnerships
We have several partnership packages that we have made available, in order to work with other like minded individuals, read more below.
Preserving Cultural Heritage
Whether it is for posterity, or to foster national pride the preservation of culture is of paramount importance.
We offer several lucrative partnership packages.
- The Gold Package – Exclusive branding, Mentions, News Coverage, Brand presence at All Festivals | $10,000
- The Silver Package – Shared Branding, Mentions, Brand Presence | $5,000
2.5x
More Films
38
Country Locations
85%
More Stories Coverage
Global
Worldwide Initiatives
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Our Vision
- To empower and inspire emerging Somali filmmakers by providing them with the tools, training, and platforms needed to tell authentic Somali stories through film. We aim to cultivate a vibrant film industry in Somalia that celebrates cultural heritage, fosters creativity, and promotes collaboration among filmmakers, both locally and globally.
Filmmaker Training Program
- Provide hands-on training in scriptwriting, production planning, direction, and actor recruitment.
- Teach techniques for producing compelling films on a low budget.
- Offer mentorship from experienced filmmakers and industry professional
7-Day Short Film Production Competition
- Challenge emerging filmmakers to conceptualize, produce, and present a short film within seven days.
- Encourage teamwork, creativity, and resourcefulness under time constraints.
- Showcase the winning films at the Somali Film Festival, providing visibility and recognition to talented filmmakers.
Our Commitment
- The Somali Film Festival, presented by Twinist, is committed to building a sustainable and dynamic film industry in Somalia. By focusing on education, collaboration, and cultural expression, we aim to create a legacy of storytelling that resonates with audiences worldwide. Together, we can amplify Somali voices and bring their stories to the global stage.
Accessibility and Inclusivity
- Our focus is on creating opportunities for filmmakers from all backgrounds, regardless of their financial resources. We emphasize low-budget filmmaking to ensure that talent and creativity are the primary drivers of success.
Cultural Preservation and Innovation
- We strive to preserve Somali culture and traditions through film while encouraging innovative storytelling that reflects the evolving realities of Somali society.