The Del-York Group has secured a landmark partnership with the Tribeca Film Festival to present the 2025 African Film Spotlight Event — a platform designed to bring African stories to the international stage.
In a statement, Del-York Group said the partnership is “a special landmark initiative created to elevate African storytelling and celebrate the continent’s creative excellence on a global platform.”
According to the company, the initiative, themed ‘Cross-Continental Collaboration & The Power of Partnership’, will spotlight curated stories from African filmmakers, showcase emerging talents and spark international collaboration within the film industry.
The company added that the 2025 edition of the Tribeca Film Festival will include feature film screenings by African filmmakers, industry panels exploring collaboration and innovation in African cinema and networking sessions linking African creatives with international partners.
According to the statement, the Del-York–Tribeca partnership reflects the group’s “commitment to fostering cultural diplomacy and long-term ecosystem development in Africa’s creative sector and reinforces the company’s broader vision of positioning Africa as a powerhouse of innovation, storytelling, and talent export.“
The company added, “This milestone serves as both a public celebration of creative excellence and a strategic demonstration of how public-private partnerships can power sustainable industry growth.”
Del-York, a player in Africa’s creative economy, is also behind the Kebulania Lagos Film City, developed in partnership with the Lagos State Government.
According to the group, the 2025 African Film Spotlight is expected to generate media buzz, deepen international creative ties and unlock new global opportunities for African filmmakers.
The Tribeca Film Festival, founded by veteran actor Robert De Niro, remains one of the most respected cultural events globally, drawing elite industry players and top creative talents from around the world.
