Wildscreen Festival Kenya

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Arts & CultureNairobi
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsWildPitch is the festival's signature
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KES
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Wildscreen Festival Kenya in Nairobi

An industry-facing wildlife and natural-history film gathering held in Nairobi as the African edition of the international Wildscreen brand. Over two days, delegates from more than a dozen countries attend industry sessions, exclusive screenings and the WildPitch competition, where emerging African storytellers pitch wildlife film projects for funding and mentorship in front of broadcasters and producers.

Wildscreen Festival Kenya is the African edition of the long-running Wildscreen brand, a UK-founded organization built around natural-history and wildlife storytelling on film.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

WildPitch is the festival's signature feature: a live, on-stage pitching competition where a shortlist of emerging African wildlife filmmakers present projects directly to commissioners, funders and production executives for a chance at funding and mentorship

02

The mystery stays covered

Because Wildscreen is a globally recognized brand within the natural-history film industry, its African edition draws attention from broadcasters like the BBC Natural History Unit alongside African production houses, giving Kenyan and regional filmmakers a rare direct line to international wildlife-media gatekeepers

03

The city starts moving

The event is explicitly framed as building an African-led pipeline into a genre long dominated by Western crews filming African subjects

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The WildPitch live pitching competition is the recurring centerpiece

Water and renewal

Living ritual

alongside curated screenings of new wildlife and natural-history films and a rotating slate of international and African speakers each edition

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Nairobi you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Business-casual is standard, reflecting the conference and industry-networking format; a smart-casual outfit works for daytime panels, with slightly more polished attire suited to any...

Safety

Wildscreen Festival Kenya is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Wildscreen Festival Kenya does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

KES

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map1.28 S, 36.82 EOpen in Google Maps

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Nearest airportNBO — Jomo Kenyatta
TransportStay close enough to the part of Nairobi you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Wildscreen Festival Kenya does not become the hardest part.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Nairobi via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Nairobi, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearBusiness-casual is standard, reflecting the conference and industry-networking format; a smart-casual outfit works for daytime panels, with slightly more polished attire suited to any evening screenings or receptions.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Kenya 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 Wildscreen Festival Kenya?

Wildscreen Festival Kenya is listed for Past edition: 11–12 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Wildscreen Festival Kenya take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

2 days 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?

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

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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Official URLwildscreen.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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