The People Behind

Meet the

Creative Team

FIC Luanda is proudly organized by Geração 80, a collective of passionate filmmakers and cultural producers dedicated to elevating Angolan and African cinema on the global stage. Our team works tirelessly to bring the magic of the silver screen to Luanda. Geração 80 will also work closely with national and international partners, fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes collaboration from local production companies.

Festival Directors

The leadership driving the artistic and executive vision of FIC Luanda 2026.

Jorge Cohen

General Manager

Lara Sousa

Head Programmer

Claudino Fonseca

Head of Communication

Programming & Curation

The critical eyes responsible for selecting the 120+ films from thousands of international submissions.

Blandine Klander

Producer

Dreça Manuel

Programmer

Eliane Silva

Social Media Manager

Festival Vision

Want to be part of the Magic?

We are always looking for passionate cinephiles, event producers, and volunteers to help bring FIC Luanda to life. Join our crew and experience the festival from behind the scenes.