Afda Graduation Festival 2026 Showcases Emerging Filmmakers, Writers and Entrepreneurs Across Four South African Cities

From films and television pilots to theatre productions, creative writing and business innovation projects, the festival celebrates emerging talent and gives audiences a first-hand look at the next generation of creative industry professionals.

And the audience has a say! In Afda’s unique assessment model, 50% of the graduation exam is marked by the audience, while the remaining 50% is assessed by industry experts and Afda staff. This brings real-world audience response and professional industry insight into the assessment process.

More than a showcase, the festival connects emerging creatives with audiences and industry professionals, creating opportunities to share original work, build relationships and take the next step towards a career in the creative economy.

Four cities. One creative community. The next generation of storytellers, performers and entrepreneurs.

Join us at the Afda Graduation Festival 2026 and experience the future of the creative economy.

Afda – The No. 1 School for the Creative Economy.
Afda Johannesburg: 12-22 November
Afda Cape Town: 12-21 November
Afda Durban : 20-21 November
Afda Gqeberha: 21 November