By Florence Allor
The inaugural Germany-Nigeria Film Week 2026 is set to hold from October 1 to 10 across four German cities as stakeholders from both countries seek to deepen cultural ties and expand opportunities for collaboration in the creative industry.
According to a press statement dated 22 July 22, 2026 and signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Directors Guild of Nigeria, DGN, Emmanuel Eyaba, the 10-day programme will take place in Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen and Hannover.
The event is expected to bring together filmmakers, producers, government officials, investors, distributors and other creative professionals from Nigeria and Germany for a series of activities designed to foster partnerships and knowledge exchange.
The programme will feature film screenings, panel discussions, masterclasses, industry meetings, studio visits, networking sessions and cultural exchange activities aimed at strengthening professional relationships between participants from both countries.
According to the statement, the event is being organised by SONNENKIND Film e.V., Germany, in collaboration with the Pan-African Film Development Foundation, Nigeria.
The initiative is intended to reinforce cultural diplomacy, promote Nigerian cinema on the international stage, encourage film co-productions and create fresh business opportunities between the German and Nigerian creative industries.”The Germany-Nigeria Film Week will officially open in Berlin on 1 October, with the opening ceremony expected to set the tone for a week of industry engagements and cross-cultural interactions.
The programme will conclude in Hannover on 10 October with a gala dinner and awards ceremony to recognise individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to filmmaking and cultural development,” the statement disclosed.
Organisers expressed confidence that the event would serve as a significant platform for strengthening bilateral cooperation in the film sector while showcasing the richness of Nigerian and German storytelling to a wider international audience.
