CAMIFF - Cameroon International Film Festival

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Arts & CultureBuea
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsCAMIFF's tenth-anniversary status marks a
Language["fr"]Currency: XAF
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
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CAMIFF - Cameroon International Film Festival in Buea

CAMIFF, the Cameroon International Film Festival, marked its tenth edition a decade after actor and filmmaker Agbor Gilbert Ebot founded it in Buea in 2016. The week-long festival runs film screenings across feature, short, documentary and student categories alongside masterclasses, panels and networking, drawing international guests such as actor Blair Underwood in recent years.

CAMIFF reached a genuine milestone with its tenth edition in Buea, a full decade after Cameroonian actor, producer and filmmaker Agbor Gilbert Ebot founded the festival in 2016 with the stated aim of amplifying Cameroonian and African cinema on an international stage.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

CAMIFF's tenth-anniversary status marks a genuine decade of continuity for a festival founded by working actor and producer Agbor Gilbert Ebot, giving it an industry-insider credibility uncommon among African regional film festivals

02

The mystery stays covered

Centring the week on the Buea Mountain Hotel, on the slopes of an active volcano, gives it a distinctive, compact and walkable footprint compared with capital-city festivals spread across sprawling urban venues

03

The city starts moving

Drawing international names such as Emmy-nominated actor Blair Underwood in recent editions signals reach beyond a purely domestic audience, while its mix of masterclasses and networking sessions keeps a genuine focus on developing working filmmakers, not just screening finished films

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

CAMIFF - Cameroon International Film Festival is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Buea, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

CAMIFF's tenth-anniversary status marks a genuine decade of continuity for a festival founded by working actor and producer Agbor Gilbert Ebot, giving...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Use Buea transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Smart-casual for daytime screenings and masterclasses; something dressier for red carpet and award-ceremony evenings, plus a light jacket for Buea's cooler evening temperatures.

Safety

CAMIFF - Cameroon International Film Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Buea, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["fr"] · XAF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map4.15 N, 9.24 EOpen in Google Maps

Buea, Southwest, Cameroon

Nearest airportDLA — Douala
TransportUse Buea transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Buea, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Buea via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Buea, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearSmart-casual for daytime screenings and masterclasses; something dressier for red carpet and award-ceremony evenings, plus a light jacket for Buea's cooler evening temperatures.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Cameroon and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is CAMIFF - Cameroon International Film Festival?

CAMIFF - Cameroon International Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 20 April 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does CAMIFF - Cameroon International Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Buea, Cameroon. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Buea, Southwest, Cameroon

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
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