NollywoodWeek Film Festival – Festival du cinéma nigérian

The Nigerian and African Diaspora film festival

This year, NollywoodWeek returns with a dynamic and carefully curated program that brings together bold storytelling, industry insight, and vibrant cultural experiences in the heart of Paris.

From May 6–10, 2026, expect a packed schedule featuring a diverse selection of films spanning features, documentaries, and shorts, all showcasing compelling narratives from Nigeria and the diaspora. Each screening is presented with French subtitles, ensuring accessibility to a wide and international audience.

NollywoodWeek continues to position itself as a key cultural and industry platform—bridging audiences, spotlighting talent, and creating space for meaningful exchange around cinema today.

Actor Timini in front of NollywoodWeek in Paris

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NEW

21€

for 3 films

Discovery Pass

Perfect for first timers

Watch 3 films at a discounted rate

* Does not give access to Opening and Closing films

* Does not give access to paid panels

OR

75€

Early Bird

All Access Pass

Best option for the full experience

Access to all screenings

Access to all panels

Extra perks

OR

Important Information

• The passes are not reimbursable
• The passes are non-transferable and cannot be shared
• Single tickets per screening available during the event

Tickets:

Standard: 10€
Students: 5€
Opening Night: 15€
Closing Night + Afrobeats Party with DJ: 13€

Festival highlights

Beyond the screen, the festival offers a strong lineup of high-level panel discussions and conversations designed for both industry professionals and curious audiences. Topics range from the evolving role of AI in film, to music rights and collaboration, to emerging formats such as series and vertical storytelling. New this year are community-focused town hall discussions, creating space for open dialogue on key themes such as film distribution, fashion in film, and the creator economy.

The festival experience extends into daily Q&As with filmmakers, networking opportunities, and afterwork gatherings, fostering meaningful exchange between creators, professionals, and audiences. Attendees can also enjoy a curated selection of West African food and drinks available throughout the event.

A special highlight of this year’s edition is NollyKids, a dedicated program for younger audiences featuring carefully selected animated films that support positive development, alongside engaging activities for children and families.

The festival opens with a vibrant Opening Night celebration and concludes with an Awards Ceremony, Closing Night screening, and an Afrobeats afterparty with a live DJ—bringing the community together in a festive and memorable finale.

Paris, the city of lights

NollywoodWeek Film Festival has called Paris home for over a decade. Held annually in the heart of Paris at the Cinéma l'Arlequin, we are just a few steps away from where the Lumière brothers screened the first film in the world to a paying audience.

Nestled between the Latin Quarter, Montparnasse, the Eiffel Tower and the Luxembourg Gardens, our festival participants enjoy the many attraction Paris has to offer between film screenings, panels and festivities.

Join us in Paris where the love of art, new ideas and industry voices converge from around the world which is the essence of NollywoodWeek.

What our guests think

Kingsmen Entertainment

Great Festival, professionally organised and a solid showcasing platform/event.

Goga Clay

Director

A fantastic experience overall. I will be submitting more of my films to this festival. Looking forward to attending subsequent editions. Thanks guys!

Ema Edosio