After Yaoundé, it is now the turn of the city of Ebolowa in the South Region of Cameroon to host the third edition of the European Film Festival organized by the European Union Delegation to Cameroon. The program includes two days of masterclasses and a series of film screenings on a giant screen in the streets of Ebolowa on February 16 and 17, 2026.
Euro Ciné Academie masterclasses in Ebolowa
The ECA (Euro Ciné Academie) masterclasses set the tone for the third edition of the European Film Festival in Ebolowa on Monday morning. Under the theme “Cinema of Tomorrow: Na Weti,” the training sessions are being held on February 16 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pôle Artcam in Ebolowa. Two days of training led by renowned filmmakers from Cameroon and Italy.
Program for Monday, February 16, 2026
“From the Eye to the Screen: Learning, Creating, Storytelling, Cinema at Your Fingertips” by Serena Gramizzi
“Cinema and Technology” by Franck Thierry Lea Malle
“Cinema as a Laboratory for the Future”
“Success Story” Dominique Minyono
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Program
“New Trends in Cinema” by Franck Thierry Lea Malle
“Cinema as a Tool for Citizen Expression” by Serena Gramizzi
Coaching, Discussions, and Networking
FFE2026 Screening Program in Ebolowa
In addition to the Masterclasses, the European Film Festival is also planning two major film screenings on February 16 and 17, 2026, in the city of Ebolowa, coordinated by Cinéma Numérique Ambulant Cameroun (CNA).
The first screening will take place on Monday, February 16, starting at 5 p.m. at Square présidentiel An 2000. The films on the program are “Imbroglio” by Cameroonian director Aissatou Njayou and “Diya” by Achille Ronaimou from Chad.
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Petit Stade ODING will host the second movie night starting at 5 p.m. The program for this second outdoor screening includes the films “Bail” by CNA and “Dent pour Dent” by Senegalese director Mamadou Ottis Ba.
After Ebolowa, the 2026 FFE in Cameroon will move to the city of Douala from February 19 to 20, then to the West region from February 22 to 23.
By Tatiana Kuessie
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