Savanes African Film and Audiovisual Festival (FACAS – Festival Africain du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel des Savanes)
The Savanes African Film and Audiovisual Festival (FACAS) is an annual cultural event founded in 2024 by Sita Ouelefohoua Silué that takes place in Korhogo, Côte d'Ivoire, to promote film and the audiovisual industry
About the festival
The African Film and Audiovisual Festival of the Savannas (FACAS), held primarily in Korhogo in northern Côte d'Ivoire, is a major cultural event dedicated to showcasing local and African film talent. Created to provide a showcase for the social, cultural, and historical realities of savanna regions, this festival features screenings of feature films, documentaries, and series, accompanied by discussions, panel discussions, and workshops. By focusing on powerful themes related to identity, memory, and national cohesion, FACAS has established itself as a true hub for exchange and a vehicle for inclusion for the continent’s emerging artists and audiovisual industry.
Festival editions
Each edition highlights a different facet of cinema, building year after year a genuine celebration of African film.
Quick facts
- Country
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Event type
- Festival
- Category
- Court métrage
- Creation year
- 2024
- Founder
- Sita Ouelefohoua Silué
- Site
- facas.ci/