Juba Film Festival

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Arts & CultureJuba
DatesDates TBA · Usually DecemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe Juba Film Festival's core distinction is
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: SSP
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Juba Film Festival in Juba

The Juba Film Festival is South Sudan's annual celebration of homegrown cinema, founded in 2016 by filmmaker Simon Bingo. Held in Juba, a city without established movie theaters, the festival screens films by local and regional filmmakers, provides filmmaking training, and draws thousands of attendees each year.

Juba has no established cinemas, yet each year thousands of people gather for the Juba Film Festival, an event that has effectively built a film-viewing culture in a city where the infrastructure for one did not previously exist.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The Juba Film Festival's core distinction is that it exists at all: it operates in a country without established cinemas, meaning the festival itself effectively creates the infrastructure and audience experience of watching film on a big screen that many South Sudanese would otherwise never encounter

02

The mystery stays covered

Founded in 2016 by filmmaker Simon Bingo, the festival has grown to attract thousands of attendees annually, a remarkable figure given South Sudan's ongoing infrastructure and security challenges

03

The city starts moving

Beyond screenings, the organization produces its own films and delivers filmmaking training, an engine for building a domestic film industry rather than simply importing outside content

04

The water draws everyone in

German diplomatic coverage of the fourth edition highlighted it as a platform for young local filmmakers within a nation still building its creative and cultural institutions after independence

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival centers on screening locally and regionally produced films

Water and renewal

Living ritual

often the debut platform for young South Sudanese filmmakers

The sacred route

Living ritual

paired with training programs aimed at building sustainable local filmmaking capacity in a country still developing its creative industries

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually December

Getting around

For Juba Film Festival, plan transport around the exact Juba venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual attire is appropriate for film screenings and associated events; comfortable clothing suited to Juba's warm climate works well for outdoor or semi-outdoor screening venues.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Juba Film Festival, stay near the part of Juba you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

SSP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map4.85 N, 31.58 EOpen in Google Maps

Juba, East Africa, South Sudan

Nearest airportJUB — Juba
TransportFor Juba Film Festival, plan transport around the exact Juba venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Juba Film Festival, stay near the part of Juba you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Juba via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Juba, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for December.Compare faresFestival gearCasual attire is appropriate for film screenings and associated events; comfortable clothing suited to Juba's warm climate works well for outdoor or semi-outdoor screening venues.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for South Sudan 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 Juba Film Festival?

Juba Film Festival is listed for December. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Juba Film Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

Annual 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?

Juba, East Africa, South Sudan

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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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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