YOUR STORY DESERVES A SCREEN.
Wano TV is a curated home for films, documentaries and original stories from Africa and the global African diaspora.
Have a finished film? Submit it for consideration for Wano TV.
Stories worth watching.
Building a new screen for African and diaspora storytelling. We invite independent filmmakers, documentarians, and visionaries to help define what appears on that screen.
Curated African Cinema
Original feature films, compelling shorts, and bold narratives capturing the rhythm and soul of the continent.
Global Diaspora Voices
Connecting stories from London, Bahia, Kingston, New York, and beyond through powerful shared heritage.
Emerging & Independent
An open platform championing both rising independent directors and experienced filmmakers on the merit of their story.
Why Wano TV?
We are building a new screen for African and diaspora storytelling — designed from the ground up to empower filmmakers with audience reach, creative respect, and transparent partnerships.
Reach Audiences Across Africa & the Diaspora
Connect directly with engaged cinema lovers across the African continent and diaspora hubs worldwide — from Lagos and Nairobi to London, Bahia, Paris, Toronto, and New York.
Get Discovered Inside the Wano Ecosystem
Benefit from deep platform integration across Wano’s cultural network, mobile app audience, and creator community to maximize discovery and organic engagement.
Retain 100% Ownership of Your Work
You maintain full intellectual property and copyright of your film. Submitting your film for consideration never transfers your copyright to Wano.
Transparent Licensing & Creator Terms
No surprise terms or rights grabbing. If selected, clear non-exclusive distribution and licensing terms are discussed and agreed upon with you before your film appears on Wano TV.
Dedicated Wano Promotional Support
Selected titles receive custom promotional backing — including featured platform banners, editorial highlights, social media campaigns, and dedicated filmmaker spotlight interviews.
Build an Audience Beyond Traditional Distribution
Break free from the constraints of traditional studio gatekeeping and festival circuit exclusivity with direct streaming access to an eager global audience.
No Gatekeepers. No Hollywood Pedigree Needed.
Whether this is your debut independent short, an intimate grassroots documentary, or an acclaimed festival film, our programming team evaluates every single submission on story, vision, and heart — not studio pedigree or industry connections.
Plain Rights Guarantee
“You keep ownership of your film. Submission does not transfer copyright to Wano. If selected, distribution and licensing terms are agreed with you before your film appears on Wano TV.”
What We’re Looking For
From electric short films to expansive documentaries and creative cinema, we seek completed or near-completed stories reflecting the depth and imagination of Africa and the global diaspora.
Short Films
Punchy, emotional, and unforgettable cinematic stories across drama, thriller, sci-fi, comedy, and artistic animation.
Documentaries
Investigative portraits, grassroots impact stories, climate resilience, and chronicles of African innovators and cultural icons.
Cultural Stories
Reimagined folklore, ancestral traditions, indigenous rites, and contemporary urban adaptations of African heritage.
Human-Interest Stories
Intimate character-driven journeys highlighting resilience, everyday heroes, unexpected bonds, and personal triumphs.
Independent Films
Boundary-pushing indie cinema unconstrained by studio formulas, driven by bold directorial voices and raw craft.
Music & Creative Films
Visual albums, choreographic dance films, sound culture documentaries, and musical retrospectives across Afrobeats, Amapiano, Jazz, and more.
Travel & Place-Based Stories
Atmospheric portraits exploring bustling creative scenes in African cities and vibrant diaspora link points across the world.
What Happens After Submission
Here is how your film travels from screener link to streaming release on Wano TV.
Submit Screener Link
Share your private viewing link (Vimeo, YouTube unlisted, or Google Drive) through our clean form. No master video file upload is required at this stage.
Editorial Screening
Our curation committee privately watches and evaluates your film for narrative resonance, cultural nuance, and storytelling craft.
Selection Decision
Selected submissions will normally hear directly from our team within 14–30 days to discuss potential programming fit.
Rights & Licensing
We discuss transparent, non-exclusive distribution terms and agree on everything with you before your film ever appears on Wano TV.
Wano TV Release
Your film premieres to audiences across Africa and the global diaspora, accompanied by dedicated Wano promotional support and filmmaker spotlights.
Filmmaker FAQ & Specs
Everything you need to know about submissions, rights, technical specifications, and distribution on Wano TV.
No. Submitting your film to Wano TV is 100% free. We do not charge submission fees, reading fees, or review fees of any kind.
Filmmaker Submission Form
Submit your completed film, documentary, or original story for consideration for Wano TV. Initial review requires only a private screener viewing link.
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Wano Is Us. From every city, tribe, and language—Wano is where Africa creates, connects, and shines. Don't miss the next big thing in culture and content.
