Conakry, capital of Guinean cinema from November 19 to 21

Conakry (Guinea), November 5, 2026. Garlands, red carpet and cameras: from Thursday, November 19 to Saturday, November 21, the Franco-Guinean Cultural Centre (CCFG) hosts the International Film Rendez-vous in Guinea, bringing together the 6th Guinean Film Salon and the 4th FIF Awards.

The event was presented on October 16 at the CCFG by its two driving organisations: Phoenix Vision, led by Oumar Kourouma, president and general coordinator of the Salon, and the Société Générale du Cinéma et Musique, led by Abdoulaye Traoré, managing director and president of the FIF Awards.

Building a film industry in Guinea

That is this edition's theme: "Building a film industry in Guinea: cultural identity, infrastructure and financing". Panels, round tables and masterclasses will pace the three days, alongside screenings and B-to-B meetings.

Two professional fixtures structure the event: the "224 Makiti" film market, a showcase for Guinean and African productions, and the "Ciné Lab" pitches, where project holders defend their films before professionals.

Heritage will also have its moment: a round table on restoring Guinea's film heritage, with a screening of "Et vint la liberté" by Cheick Oumar Barry, in dialogue with founding works such as "Mouramani".

Seven awards, one trophy: the Arc d'Or

Created in 2023, the FIF Awards honour the whole film chain, with no competition: a recognition, granted by the organising committee. Seven distinctions will be presented: the FIF Awards Grand Prix, the Award for Technical Crafts and Talents of Cinema, the Honour Award for Legends of Guinean and African Cinema, the tribute to the departed of African cinema, the Bravery and Women's Leadership in African Cinema Award, the Award for Institutions, Patrons and Media Serving Cinema, and the Special Award for African Cinema Celebrities.

The trophy, the Arc d'Or Award, will be presented at the closing ceremony on Saturday, November 21.

Senegal as partner, Kindia in the spotlight

Senegal is this edition's partner country, and Kindia the guest city of honour. Delegations are expected from Mali, France, Canada, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso — and Nigerian actress Ruth Kadiri is announced among the guests.