A festival within the festival
Sacred Faith & Family Film Festival
SAFFFF celebrates faith and family storytelling on screen — screenings, panels, masterclasses and pathways into the creative industry, hosted in the Crawford International Lonehill auditorium.
What to expect
Stories that uplift
Screenings
Faith and family films and TV from South Africa and across the continent — stories that uplift, inspire and unite.
Panels & Conversations
Filmmakers, actors, producers and faith leaders on storytelling, values and the business of film.
Family Experience
A welcoming festival space for families — cinema, conversation and community under one roof.
Masterclasses
Practical training in acting, directing, production, writing and the creative economy for emerging talent.
Festival programme
Two days on the big screen
Opening Showcase
A flagship screening opening the festival, with cast and crew in conversation.
Faith on Film
How faith stories are told on screen — and why they matter to audiences.
Family Cinema
Films the whole family can watch together, followed by guided discussion.
Emerging Filmmakers
A platform for new voices: shorts, pitches and feedback from industry professionals.
The Business of Film
Funding, distribution, streaming and building a sustainable creative career.
Awards & Celebration
Honouring the stories and storytellers that moved us.
Attend the film screenings
Register on Quicket for your seat at the Sacred Faith & Family Film Festival.