Programmes
Beyond the trophy: programmes that build careers.
Fashion & Costume Showcase
A platform for African fashion designers, costume designers, emerging designers, textile creators, fashion entrepreneurs, film costume departments and cultural fashion practitioners — demonstrating the relationship between fashion, film, culture and African identity.
- Runway presentations
- Designer exhibitions
- Textile showcases
- Costume displays
- Fashion discussions
- Costume innovation recognition
Creative Industry Summit
Creative professionals, government representatives, investors, brands, development institutions, media and industry leaders — moving conversations beyond celebration toward practical industry development.
- Industry panels
- Masterclasses
- Policy discussions
- Investment conversations
- Creative entrepreneurship sessions
- Cross-border collaboration
Golden Arc Honors Film Market
A meeting point between creative projects and the commercial side of the industry — helping African projects move from ideas and completed productions toward audiences, financing and commercial opportunity.
- Project pitching
- Distribution meetings
- Co-production discussions
- Investment matchmaking
- Broadcaster engagement
- Streaming discussions
Youth Academy & Talent Development
The future of Africa's creative industries depends on developing the next generation — emerging filmmakers, actors, writers, editors, cinematographers, costume designers and fashion professionals.
- Training & workshops
- Mentorship
- Scholarships where available
- Creative entrepreneurship
- Professional development
- Industry exposure
Programme partnership
Sponsor the Fashion Showcase, Youth Development Programme, Industry Summit or the Live Broadcast.