PROGRAMME
Bokola Partner Pop-Ups
Bokola’s Partner Pop-Ups will be running throughout the festival, creating an interactive space where audiences can engage with creative brands, organisations, artists, and community initiatives. From exhibitions and activations to merchandise, storytelling spaces, and networking opportunities, the pop-ups bring the festival experience beyond the screen.
GREEN GOVERNANCE AFRICA
PRECISION ARIEL DRONES
EARGROUND CART ZW
12pm - 1:00pm
THE LONG GAME OF FILMMAKING
Masterclass with American filmmaker, theatre director, writer, performer, and educator; James R. Carey | Powered by the US Embassy in Zimbabwe
HAPPY HOUR X KARAOKE & CHAOS
Soundtracks from your favourite movies & films | Powered By Action Aid Zimbabwe
LOG OFF THE LIES TIKTOK CHALLENGE
Produce an engaging TikTok video that tackles climate disinformation & promotes accurate climate knowledge, post it to TikTok as part of the #LogOffTheLies Challenge. The first 10 videos to reach 100 views and receive 10 meaningful comments responding to the content will each win $100 cash | Powered By Magamba Network & Digital Democracy Initiative
CATEGORY: CONNECTED STORIES
Motherhood on the Frontlines of A Changing Climate - By Chido Nyaruwata | ZIMBABWE
1:00pm - 1:30pm Silent Cries, Loud Echoes | ZIMBABWE
Chimanimani Gold - By Leopold Kudakwashe | ZIMBABWE
1:30pm - 2pm
CATEGORY: HOLDING CULTURE
Idia by Winifred Iguwa | NIGERIA x UNITED KINGDOM
Boldly Bald by Tariro Natasha Zinyemba | ZIMBABWE
2:00pm - 2:30pm
IN CONVERSATION - ‘DON’T WAIT FOR THE INDUSTRY’
A candid discussion on independent filmmaking, creating outside gatekeeping systems, and shaping the future of African cinema on your own terms with Tsitsi Madhodha, Tafadzwa Ranganayi, Naishe
Nyamubaya & Tomas Brickhill Moderated By Vera
2:30pm - 3:15pm
IN FOCUS - TIFFANY HADDISH GOES OFF AT BOKOLA
A special screening featuring selected highlights from the series Tiffany Haddish Goes Off, followed by a conversation with members of the production team behind the show. The session will also include a special appearance by Tiffany Haddish | Powered By the US Embassy in Zimbabwe
3:15pm - 3:50pm
CATEGORY: HOLDING GROUND
CATEGORY: HOLDING TRUTH 3:50pm - 4:35pm
Trapped - By Stan Jonasi | ZIMBABWE
Driftwood by Temi 'TMI' Oluokun | NIGERIA x UNITED KINGDOM
The Interview by Nigel Tha Slick Pastor | ZIMBABWE 4:35 - 5:05pm
CATEGORY: HOLDING EACH OTHER
INTIMATE HUMAN STORIES, FAMILIES, FRIENDSHIPS, MUTUAL AID, MENTAL HEALTH
Left - by Nico Abote | ZIMBABWE
Haachemi - By Paul Gwatidzo | ZIMBABWE Take My Hand - By David Mukama
UGANDA
Njambi And The Missing BananasBy Wanyuru Muiruri | KENYA
6:00pm
