The Arkwood Africa Film Market and Awards (AAFMA) is an upcoming Ethiopian film industry platform scheduled to launch in November 2025, designed to connect African filmmakers with global audiences, investors, and collaborators. Supported by Ethiopia's Ministry of Culture & Sport, Addis Ababa's Culture & Tourism Office, and UNESCO, AAFMA aims to elevate African cinema and position Ethiopia as a leading creative hub in the region. The event will feature a film market, awards ceremony, concerts, and fashion showcases, with an objective to strengthen industry capacity and promote collaboration and growth within the African audiovisual sector.