Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) prepares to host the 12th edition of its annual festival this November
This year’s edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), with the theme ‘Indigenous 2.0 Global’, will be held between November 5 and 11 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos.
Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), Africa's number 1 destination celebrating film & visual storytelling in Nigeria, prepares to host the 12th edition of its annual festival this November.
AFRIFF’s call for film submissions in April was the first confirmation that the festival will be back for another edition this November. Following its call for entries, it announced a partnership with CANEX for African film writers and producers.
Also, as part of this year’s festival, it recently announced its partnership with Africa No Filter (ANF) for The Africa Narrative-Change Film Award, a new $5,000 award that celebrates films that tell the story of Africa beyond stereotypes.
It also announced another partnership with NEWF for THE PRODUCERS’ LAB PITCH, a $4500 grant to produce an 8-minute documentary short film exploring themes of nature, wildlife, environmental challenges or success stories, conservation, and/or climate change & resilience. [closes on 26TH OCTOBER].
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Supported by the Lagos State Government, Mikano, Access Bank, MTN, The How Foundation, Dentsu, and The Refinery, this year’s festival, with the theme ‘Indigenous 2.0 Global’, will be held between November 5 and 11 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos.
“AFRIFF 12 is a deliberate intervention to foster valuable exchanges of ideas, production connections, and business relationships that deliver value, build capacity, and create wealth,” it stated. “It has leveraged its networks to attain strategic relevance in the African screen sector which, has catalyzed the demand from local and international film stakeholders for AFRIFF to lead in the identification of sector-specific deficiencies, and in the implementation of evidence-based interventions across the continent.”
Some of the activities to take place include Screenings & E-cinema, Talks & Sessions, Masterclasses & Workshops, Parties & Entertainment, Film Awards, and a lot more.
AFRIFF is an international film showcase that presents an immersion into the world of filmmaking, with participation from all over Africa and the diaspora. It says it is positioned as the largest annual appointment for African filmmakers in the region, celebrating the best African films and stories for 11 years and counting. “With a diverse range of films from across the continent, AFRIFF provides a platform for cultural exchange and celebrates the rich heritage of African storytelling.”
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As part of its strategic partnership, AFRIFF in a recent press briefing announced its partnership with MTN, Africa’s largest mobile network operator. The said partnership between AFRIFF and MTN aims to bridge the gap between talented African filmmakers and a wider audience. “This collaboration will empower African filmmakers, providing them with the means to reach a broader audience and ensuring that their incredible stories are heard,” Founder of AFRIFF, Chioma Ude, told the press. “Together, we will redefine the African film landscape and foster the growth of the industry.”
Chief Digital Officer of MTN, Aisha Umar-Mumuni said “The growth in the use of smartphones and digital services has compelled the need to provide digital solutions and partner with organisations like AFRIFF, to distribute indigenous African content, making them accessible regardless of geographical locations.”
“And we are well-positioned to lead the charge as the biggest ICT operator in Africa, committed to using technology to promote the continent on the global stage,” she added.
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