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The Alma Film Festival Confirms The Secret, That Is Samana - Inaugural Festival Highlights and Hot Moments

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An impromptu performance by Malik Yoba became one of the many serendipitous moments that defined the spirit of the Alma Film Festival. Festival Recap At the outset, there was a question—quiet but persistent. With more than 12,000 film festivals operating around the world, was it still possible to create something that felt genuinely new? What emerged over the course of the Alma Film Festival in Samaná was not an answer in theory, but in practice. And it became clear, almost in real time, that what distinguishes Alma is not simply its programming model—though its emphasis on fewer films, deeper engagement, and research-centered dialogue is notable. It is the place itself. Here is a series of short visual sizzles capturing the essence, depth, and energy of the Alma Experience The Opening Night Of The Festival The Beauty of The Beach and The Beat Dominican Day in El Limón Our Community Connections Deepened We Made A Moment...Together Nicole Mapu, an expat from Chile, knows the secret th...
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Alma Film Festival Announces 2026 Award Winners Across the Global South

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Las Terrenas, Samaná, Dominican Republic — March 2026 The 2026 Alma Film Festival concluded with a powerful celebration of cinema from across the Global South, honoring films and artists whose work reflects the depth, creativity, and cultural force emerging from around the world. From Gabon to Cameroon, Switzerland to Fiji, Jamaica to Kenya , this year’s awards underscore Alma’s commitment to storytelling as a vehicle for connection, cultural exchange, and global dialogue. ----------- Honorary Recognition  -----------  The Dr. Cornel West Award for Global Truth & Cultural Conscience was presented to Rachel M’Bon of Switzerland , co-director of Je Suis Noires  and her work with Now We Are Rising and Afropeian Cultural Center . Je Suis Noires stands as a profound meditation on identity, belonging, and the lived experience of Black women in Switzerland—an essential contribution to global cinematic discourse. -----------  Marquee Awards  -----------...
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Alma Film Festival Announces Official Selection Threads, Beats & Legends: Sesotho Alive

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Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic — The Alma Film Festival proudly announces the official selection of Threads, Beats & Legends: Sesotho Alive , a compelling cultural documentary from Lesotho that explores how a new generation of Basotho youth are preserving and reimagining their cultural heritage in a rapidly changing world. Set against the dramatic landscapes and living traditions of the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho, Threads, Beats & Legends: Sesotho Alive follows a vibrant community of young creatives who are reshaping the future of Sesotho culture through music, fashion, visual arts, film, and storytelling. The film captures how culture is carried forward through language, rhythms, clothing, rituals, and oral traditions passed down across generations. Guided by historians, elders, and cultural knowledge-keepers, the documentary provides a rich exploration of Basotho identity and the symbols, stories, and practices that continue to shape society today. At the same time, t...
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Alma Film Festival Announces South African Documentary Jozi, I Write My Story as an Official Selection

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A poetic portrait of Johannesburg and the dreamers shaping its future The Alma Film Festival proudly announces the selection of Jozi, I Write My Story , a visually striking documentary directed by emerging South African filmmaker Mandisa Mary-Jane Mtembu . Set against the sprawling energy of Johannesburg—often called the City of Gold —the film explores the tension between ambition, creativity, and survival in one of Africa’s most dynamic urban centers. Through interviews, personal reflections, and evocative cityscapes, the documentary examines how individuals navigate opportunity and adversity while attempting to shape their own legacy.  Jozi, I Write My Story follows Mtembu herself as a young creative confronting a central question: In a city full of possibility and pressure, how do you define the story you want to leave behind? The film weaves together the voices of Johannesburg residents who have transformed the city’s energy into purpose alongside those whose dreams have been...
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