Del-York Group × Tribeca Present African Film Spotlight

Del-York Group Partners with Tribeca Festival to Present the African Film Spotlight, supported by Afreximbank, Bank of Industry, and UN Women.

New York, NY – June 2025.

Del-York Group proudly announces its partnership with the world-renowned Tribeca Festival to unveil the African Film Spotlight. This premier platform champions Africa’s cinematic storytelling, cultural ingenuity, and creative potential on the global stage. This groundbreaking initiative is supported by Afreximbank, through its creative arm CANEX Creations Inc., and co-sponsored by the Bank of Industry (Nigeria) and UN Women.

Staged during the 2025 Tribeca Festival in New York City, the African Film Spotlight was themed “Cross-Continental Collaboration & The Power of Partnership.” The event convened Africa’s most dynamic filmmakers, producers, financiers, and cultural policymakers for robust engagements designed to accelerate investment, stimulate co-productions, and position African cinema as a commercially viable and globally relevant force.

Stephanie Linus Leads Del-York’s Vision at Tribeca

Leading the initiative on behalf of Del-York was Stephanie Linus, a celebrated actress, director, and cultural ambassador, who emphasised the platform’s mission to unlock bold new narratives and deepen international creative ties.

“The African Film Spotlight is a catalyst to reshape Africa’s global creative footprint and fuel enduring, cross-border partnerships,” said Linus.

CANEX Deal Room Unlocks New Investment Pathways

Adding to the impact of this year’s Tribeca activation was the presence of CANEX Creations Inc., the newly established Afreximbank subsidiary dedicated to investing in Africa’s creative and cultural industries. At the heart of the festival, CANEX hosted a high-level Deal Room, where dozens of African filmmakers pitched their projects for funding. This landmark engagement reflects Afreximbank’s firm commitment to pipeline financing for African films and content-driven intellectual properties (IPs) with global potential.

Del-York’s Holistic Approach to Creative Ecosystem Building

Del-York Group, recognised as a vanguard in Africa’s creative renaissance, is also notably involved in the Kebulania Lagos State Film City Project, a transformative infrastructure and talent development initiative in Epe, Lagos, spearheaded in partnership with the Lagos State Government. This strategic alignment between local development and international exhibition exemplifies Del-York’s holistic approach to ecosystem building, spanning production infrastructure, policy alignment, global promotion, and capital mobilisation.

This historic collaboration at Tribeca not only amplifies African storytelling but also cements the growing recognition of Africa’s creative economy as a frontier for investment, innovation, and soft power diplomacy.

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