A film festival in Hargeisa that showcases powerful short films and documentaries to inspire dialogue, understanding and social change. Nov 9-12, 2026.
We’re excited to announce the new edition of Fankeenna Film Fest, happening in Hargeisa, Somaliland, November 9–12, 2026.
We are now accepting short films and documentaries. https://t.co/kRINMwnoxV
Deadline: June 8, 2026
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Fankeenna Film Fest 2025 brought young people together for nine days of movies and discussions. With 40 films from around the world, the festival used cinema to start conversations and inspire change. See you at the next one! #Hargeisa@MoviesMatter#FankeennaFilmFest
Recap of 🇳🇱 in Hargeisa
The delegation attended the @FankeennaFest festival and enjoyed the viewing of short films that aim to educate and empower local communities, made possible by #MoviesThatMatter.
The next day we met with Mayor A. Mooge - thank you for the warm welcome!
Sad that I will be missing the closing event and announcement of the winners as I will be IA out of the country during that week, but I can say in advance “The winner is … Somaliland” and the incredible youth who are doing amazing job at @fankeenna and elsewhere. Proud! #FFF2025
Meet jury member Noah Leanti Italian–Eritrean filmmaker working between Abu Dhabi & Asmara. His ongoing feature Notes of a Disappearance is a powerful reflection on post-war Eritrea, diaspora, & memory.
His shorts have screened at Clermont-Ferrand & beyond.
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Meet jury member Samia Osman Ali, a Somali filmmaker & NYFA alum. Her short Just Another Accent screened at Cannes 🎬Currently developing a feature doc in Somalia + directing a series on the Afro-Arab experience. #FankeennaFilmFest#Hargeisa#Somaliland
Meet jury member Kinsi Abdulleh (@kinsilleh), interdisciplinary artist & co-director of
@numbiarts, She founded the Somali Museum, amplifying Somali & African diasporic stories through art, heritage & community empowerment. #FankeennaFilmFest#Hargeisa#Somaliland
Meet #FankeennaFilmfest 2025 Jury: Abdulcadir Ahmed Said, Somali filmmaker, educator & cultural advocate. With 40+ yrs in cinema, he's shaped African film through directing, mentoring & policy. Golden Dhow winner & founder of African Cinema Centre. #Hargeisa#Somaliland