FESPACO 2027 Launches 30th Edition with Market Focus
February 25, 2026
FESPACO turns 30 in 2027.
Burkina Faso's national cinema agency (ABCA) has officially launched the next edition of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou, scheduled for February 27–March 6, 2027.
Looking back at the February 22–March 1, 2025 edition:
- 235 films selected
- 625 screenings
- 48 Burkinabè films programmed
- Around 2,000 accredited journalists
- 217 million CFA francs (around $400,000) in cash prizes
The 2025 edition introduced online ticketing, formally integrated the "Semaine de la Critique," and expanded its MICA market, which recorded 7,460 visitors and 90 occupied stands.
ABCA acknowledged that distribution and sales participation needs strengthening. For 2027, the stated priority is reinforcing the festival's market platform and tightening coordination with national audiovisual regulators.
Submissions for 2027 will be processed via Faso Arzeka, Burkina Faso's national digital submission platform. Eligible works must be completed after FESPACO 2025.