The Esingeni Film Festival is an annual event that celebrates the importance of archives in storytelling through a curated lineup of films. Curated by Esingeni Creative, a creative agency focused on preserving archives, the festival aims to convene audiences to watch a program designed to impart ideas, teach skills, and foster networking. The inaugural edition took place at The Bioscope Independent Cinema in Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 30, 2026.