Shorts,Shorts&Shots 🎬🩳🍻

Nairobi, gather around, it’s that time again! 🥳 We’re calling on all the film lovers, vibe chasers and ofcourse our filmmakers who make it all possible plus everyone in between 🫶🏽 to throw on your shorts, come soak in the best short African films, and raise a shot to the coolest mashup on the calendar. 🎬🥂 You wear the shorts. We screen the films. We all take shots. Name anything better… we’ll wait. 👀 And of course, we’re teaming up once again with our friends @nbofilmfest as one of the opening events. Huge love to the 1,300+ filmmakers 🙌🏽 who sent in their work, you’ve made this edition one for the books, and we’re curating only the best for you. 🙏🏽🤎 Mark those calendars, stretch those wallets kindly🤭 😅, and start hyping the crew. Tickets will be dropping soon plus the theme reveal. Stay close.✨ With love (and support) from @africalia.belgium and the Direction Générale de la Coopération au Développement (DGD). #NBOFilmFest2025 #ShortsShortsShots2025 #SSS2025

Here’s a little snippet of what’s coming at Shorts, Shorts & Shots: Through Our Eyes#We Are All Africans Edition. 🤩✨✨ Ten short films celebrating African stories, our identity, our colors, our hair, our fashion, our heritage, our hospitality, our dreams. Not only will you see the films, but you’ll also get to meet the filmmakers in the room. And of course… pull up in your shorts!🩳 Add your own African flair (Think bold prints, vibrant colors, statement headwraps, unique accessories, and whatever makes your outfit unapologetically you 🎭 :) We can’t wait to see you! Grab your advance tickets now before they run out: Link in bio ✨

SSS made its Cotonou debut at Festival International Des Films De Femmes (FIFF) @fiffcotonou and what a fantastic time that was. ✨ We got to share five bold & layered films directed by five incredible women across Africa. LA LANTERNE — Nelly Behanzin I Think I Should Say Something — Mbali Mashaba SUKOUN / Amplified — Dina Naser Goat — Judy Kibinge Transaction — Wanjeri Gakuru Swipe through for a few highlights from the screening 💫 Thank you to everyone who showed up and held space with us. And to @fiffcotonou for welcoming SSS into such a vibrant celebration of women in film across the continent 🌍🎬. Merci 🇧🇯🫶🏽🙌🏽

Cotonou friends and film lovers today’s the day and we are so so excited! 🎬✨ Tonight we will be showcasing our Shorts, Shorts & Shots lineup as part of the Festival International des Films de Femmes @fiffcotonou . And here’s a little sneak of what to expect and we can’t wait to share them with you. You know how we roll: come in your shorts, we screen short African films, and we toast with shots to the stories & the filmmakers ,à la vôtre! There’ll be a DJ to set the vibes after , entry is totally free, and the first 150 people get free shots on us. We can’t wait to see you! 🫶🏽 📍Villa Kaya, Cotonou, starting from 7 pm (1900HRS).

More exciting news for our #SSScotonouedition ✨ We’ve got a masterclass lined up @fiffcotonou led by the brilliant @kismathbaguiri who is a film director, cultural entrepreneur, and founder of Terre d’Ebène Association.📌 The session is titled “Breaking the Frame: Power, Persistence, and Possibility for Women in Film”, and will centre authorship, persistence, and professional longevity, looking closely at how women navigate the film industry, and build sustainable careers, while strengthening the wider filmmaking ecosystem in the process. Happening on the 5th of February at 📍 Institut Français de Cotonou, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Come curious and we can’t wait to meet all of you lovely filmmakers in 🇧🇯. ************ Encore de belles nouvelles pour notre #SSScotonouedition ✨ Nous avons une masterclass prévue à @fiffcotonou , animée par la brillante @kismathbaguiri , réalisatrice, entrepreneure culturelle et fondatrice de l’association Terre d’Ebène. 📌 Intitulée « Breaking the Frame: Power, Persistence, and Possibility for Women in Film », cette session explorera les questions d’auteur·rice, de persévérance et de longévité professionnelle. Elle s’intéressera de près à la manière dont les femmes évoluent dans l’industrie cinématographique et construisent des carrières durables, tout en contribuant au renforcement de l’écosystème du cinéma. 📍 Institut Français de Cotonou 🗓 5 février 🕚 11h00 – 13h00 Venez curieux·ses — nous avons hâte de rencontrer tous·tes ces formidables cinéastes au 🇧🇯.

Cotonou, we’re getting close⏳📽️ We hope you have your calendars saved & circled for the 6th of Feb, as we hit the road yet once again for the #SSScotonouedition during the @fiffcotonou Festival 2026.📌 Brace yourselves for an evening of five fantastic African short films, all made by women filmmakers ✨. Here is what we have lined up for you: 1.La Lanterne — directed by @behanzinnelly 🇧🇯 Adjokê, a 12-year-old girl, is expected to keep her lantern lit as her family sinks under poverty and illness. Confined & threatened by a tormentor, she draws strength from spiritual exchanges with her grandmother, holding onto dreams of freedom passed down through Iya Zinmè. 2.Transaction — directed by Wanjeri Gakuru 🇰🇪 On the night she turns 25, Waks sneaks out for a planned first sexual experience at a city lodging. Nervous & overwhelmed by touch, the encounter triggers memories of lifelong fat-shaming and forces her to confront her inner critic as she takes charge of decisions about her body. 3.Goat — directed by Judy Kibinge @elliotsmomloveslife 🇰🇪 City lovers Suki and Benjamin arrive at a remote goat farm, where Suki realises she’s been deceived about the trip. Witnessing the brutal slaughter of a goat under a Mugumo tree pulls her into visions of ancestral debt and a bloodline demanding escape. 4.I Think I Should Say Something — directed by @mbali_thefilmmaker 🇿🇦 A young woman’s hair appointment takes an unexpected turn when her overconfident hairdresser makes her uncomfortable. In the noise and pressure of a busy salon, she must find the courage to speak up. 5. Amplified (SUKOUN) — directed by @dina.naser_ 🇵🇸 After a violating incident at her Karate centre, Hind, a hearing-impaired athlete, experiences her world become distorted. Through a sensory-driven narrative shaped by sound and silence, the film follows her as she navigates pain and searches for a way to reclaim her power. **This will be followed by an open Q&A with the filmmakers** Don your comfiest shorts 🩳 and see you at Village Kaya from 7PM. Shots will be available 🍻 as is the SSS way (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, we’ve got your taste buds covered😉 See you soon!🇧🇯🫶🏽

Okay, Cotonou! 🥁🥁🥁 Get ready, ‘cause we’re rolling in! 🇧🇯✨ Shorts, Shorts & Shots is hitting up Cotonou for the Festival International des Films de Femmes de Cotonou 2026!. Now in its 4th edition the festival is dedicated to celebrating films by women and checking out how female directors are making waves in the African film scene 🎬✨ Find us at Village Kaya on Feb 6th, from 7 PM. We’ll be screening a slate of 5 short films, all made by incredible women filmmakers, and turning the night into what SSS does best 😉. The rules are simple as you know em’ 😌: 🩳 Rock your Shorts 🎬 Feast your eyes on some fire African short films 🥃 And, yeah, take some shots! 🤪 Cotonou film fanatics & lovers , see you there! 📍 Village Kaya, Cotonou 🗓 Feb 6, 2026 🕖 From 7 PM More deets dropping soon… ⏳✨ *********** OKAY COTONOUUUU 🥁🥁🥁 Préparez-vous… on arrive très bientôt 🇧🇯✨ Shorts, Shorts & Shots débarque à Cotonou pour le Festival International des Films de Femmes de Cotonou 2026 ! Aujourd’hui à sa 4ᵉ édition, le festival célèbre les films réalisés par des femmes et explore la manière dont les réalisatrices redéfinissent et font bouger le cinéma africain 🎬✨ Rendez-vous à Village Kaya le 6 février à partir de 19h. Au programme : une sélection de 5 courts-métrages, tous réalisés par des femmes incroyables, et une soirée à la sauce SSS, comme on sait si bien le faire 😉. Les règles sont simples (vous les connaissez déjà 😌) : 🩳 Sortez vos shorts 🎬 Régalez-vous de courts-métrages africains puissants 🥃 Et… prenez des shots 🤪 Cinéphiles de Cotonou et amoureux·ses du cinéma, on se voit là-bas ! 📍 Village Kaya, Cotonou 🗓 6 février 2026 🕖 À partir de 19h Plus d’infos très bientôt… ⏳✨

We’re still catching our breath from what an epic edition of Shorts Shorts & Shots this was. 🩳🎬🍻 Over 1,300 short films found their way to us this year, thanks to our call in partnership with @nbofilmfest a reminder of just how alive and diverse storytelling across Africa truly is. With that many submissions, our in-house curator @aprilwambui was joined by three incredible viewers, whose insight and love for storytelling made navigating all 1,300 films possible.🫶🏽✨ Meet the dream team: 👇🏽 🎭Peter Pages Bwire @peterpages25 : Film curator, educator, creative industries strategist & the Founder and Festival Director of @kitalefilmweek ! 🎭Wacera Kamonji @waceratvresearcher : Kenyan, Edinburgh-based marketer and TV researcher who’s worked across festivals and grassroots organisations championing African and Afro-diaspora stories. 🎭Artsy Solomon @artsy_solomon_films : Award-winning filmmaker and cultural practitioner from Turkana, whose work draws deeply from the region’s cultures and traditions. Also the Festival Director of @atekerfilmfestival Short films keep proving that big stories don’t need long run times, just heart, vision, and brave filmmakers and we hope this inspires you to keep creating 🎬🎬. Huge thanks to our viewing team, to all the filmmakers and everyone who came through, we can’t wait to see you in the next one !❤️

EN 🎬 This was … Shorts, Shorts & Shots! Last Sunday, on October 19th, @mydocubox brought its iconic short film event back to Nairobi. Since 2018, @shortsshortsshots has been a meeting point for filmmakers and audiences. Diving deep into the vibrant world of African and diasporic cinema, the 2025 edition was centered around the powerful theme 'Through Our Eyes - #WeAreAllAfricans'. ✨ 'We believe in changing the world through impactful films.' Displayed on screen during the event, this phrase perfectly captures what Shorts, Shorts & Shots is all about. Through bold short film screenings, masterclasses, open conservations and live music and DJ sets, Docubox curated a space to celebrate African storytelling and explore cultural identities. A night to remember! Africalia supported the 2025 edition of Shorts, Shorts & Shots through our initiative for cultural projects in Nairobi. Learn more 👉 link in bio @nbofilmfest #shortsshortsshots2025 #shortsshortsshots #docubox #africancinema #shortfilm #nairobi #culture #creativity

Shorts, Shorts & Shots 2025!!! This is the coolest film screening event we've ever been to. See y'all next year!! #shortsshortsshots #certifiedcinema #iconradioke #nbofilmfest

THROUGH OUR EYES: #ShortsShortsShots2025 WAS PURE MAGIC! What. A. Night. 😍 On October 19th, Shalom House Gardens transformed into Nairobi’s ultimate celebration of African creativity, style & storytelling — where film, food, fashion, and music collided in one unforgettable vibe. From the mind-blowing VFX & AI Masterclass with the wizard himself @kookithinji , to drum circles, Afro-street food, and dazzling African flair — #WeAreAllAfricans came alive in every sound, colour & frame. We laughed through Story za Njamba by @david_waronja , reflected on identity with HOME by @adelleonyango , and vibed to the fierce fashion of The Incredible Sensational Fiancé of Ajayi by @abbmona . Not to forget the cinematic horsepower of Irabura: The Odyssey by rkambua & @isayaevans More than just films — Through Our Eyes was a mirror of who we are. Hosted by @nyokabi_macharia , #SSS2025 made us feel films, personally, joyfully, unapologetically African. As night fell, the air pulsed with @liboi ’s live set, Afro-house beats, and our signature call: 👉🏾 Watch Shorts. Wear Shorts. Take Shots. 👈🏾 Massive love to @mydocubox x @nbofilmfest with support from @africalia.belgium & DGD 🇧🇪 for keeping the fire of African storytelling burning bright! 🔥 📸 Vibes by @odoshesgallery @short.wave @mgt_creatives @davemutindaa #WeAreAllAfricans #ThroughOurEyes #AfricanCinema #SSS2025 #NBOFilmFest #AfricanStorytelling

I had a great time hosting the 2025 edition of @shortsshortsshots The films selection was so good! Story za Njamba by @david_waronja cracked us up HOME by @adelleonyango reminded us to stay true to ourselves I learnt a new poem, “Mgeni kumpokea kumbe ni kujitongea” which inspired the film Mgeni by @directedbynatashaayoo The Incredible Sensational Fiancé of Ajayi by @abbmona served us FASHION, funny moments and reminded us that men will leave you in the desert without water @anto_ty made me want to watch every comedy set as a film! Irabura the Odyssey by @rkambua & @isayaevans was black fashion & excellence on a horse! Quite literally! @mydocubox @nbofilmfest @shortsshortsshots that was wonderful! Hair & makeup @pambo_mel Outfit @makasistudio Pics @short.wave