Africa International Film Festival

Africa International Film Festival

AFRIFF official logo
Location Tinapa, Calabar, Nigeria
Founded 2010
Language International
Website www.afriff.com

The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) is an annual film festival that takes place in Nigeria. It was founded in 2010[1][2] by Chioma Ude,[3] The event normally spans through a week and it includes award shows and film training classes. Keith Shiri, the founder/director of Africa at the Pictures is the Artistic Director of the festival.[4][5]

Africa International Film Festival events

2010 Africa International Film Festival

The 2010 Africa International Film Festival was held in Port Harcourt from 1 December 2010 to 5 December 2010. The festival followed after its first official announcement at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards. The 5 day event featured several activities that included workshop, screenings, film premiere, awards night & a fashion show. The event featured performances from P-Square and Duncan Mighty. The theme for the year was "Africa Unites". Eligible submissions must have been produced after 1 January 2009 and submitted before 31 August 2010 [6][7][8][9]

Award Winners

2011 Africa International Film Festival

The 2011 Africa International Film Festival took place from 30 November 2011 to 3 December 2011 in Lagos. The event was sponsored by Arik Air and submissions were open from March 30 to July 30 2011.[10] Leila Djansi's Ties That Bind opened the ceremony with its premiere at Genesis Deluxe Cinemas.[11] The event was anchored by Rita Dominic and IK Osakioduwa. Lynn Whitfield was the ambassador of the festival. P-Square performed at the Oriental Hotel on the final day of the event.[12][13]

Award Winners

2013 Africa International Film Festival

The 2013 Africa International Film Festival was held from 10 November 2013 to 17 November 2013 at Tinapa, Cross River.[14] The event was hosted by Darey Art Alade and TV personality, Michelle Dede. The event was sponsored by UBA.[15] South African film Of Good Report won the Best Feature Film.[16][17][18]

Award Winners

2014 Africa International Film Festival

The 2014 Africa International Film Festival was held from 9 November 2014 to 16 November 2014 at Tinapa, Cross River. [19][20]

Award Winners

Awards Winners

Outstanding Jury Award – ‘Hex’by Clarence Peters

Best Student Short Film – ‘Joy’ by Solomon Onita

Best Animation – ‘Legacy of Rubies’ by Ebele Okoye

Best Short Film on the Continent – ‘Alma’ by Christa Eka Amaka

Audience Choice Awards – ‘Silent Tears’ by Ishaya Bako

Best Actor-Charlie Vundla

Best Actress – Fulu Mughovani (Ayanda)

Best Screenplay – ‘The Price of Love’

Best Documentary – ‘EIGHTEAM’

Oronto Douglas Award for Best Nigerian Film – Reflections (Desmond Elliot)

Best Director – Raja Amari

Best Feature Film – ‘Fevers’ by Hicham Ayouch

2016 Africa International Film Festival

The 2016 AFRIFF Globe Awards held on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

Awards Winners

"Vaya" - Akin Omotoso

"Lodgers"

"Slow Country"

Ramsey Nouah - "76"

Bimbo Akintola - "93 Days"

"76"

"Nowhere to Run"

"Green White Green"

[Izu Ojukwu]]

"76"

Somkele Idhalama - "93 Days"

Ifeanyi Dike - "Green White Green"

References

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  2. ↑ "AFRIFF Festival". nigercultures.net. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  3. ↑ "Africa International Film Festival". Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  4. ↑ "AFRIFF brings Hollywood Stars to Nigeria". modernghana.com. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  5. ↑ "Africa unites in Port Harcourt as AFRIFF debuts". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
  6. ↑ "Africa unites in Port Harcourt as AFRIFF debuts". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
  7. ↑ "1st Edition of AFRIFF festival holds in Port Harcourt". jaguda.com. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
  8. ↑ "Stars at 2010 AFRIFF festival in Port Harcourt". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
  9. ↑ "AFRIFF Festival". bukinacultures.net. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
  10. ↑ "AFRIFF 2011 organizers call for entry". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  11. ↑ "The Classy Conclusion of AFRIFF 2011". nollywoodmindspace.com. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  12. ↑ "Glamour as AFRIFF 2011 ends in style". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  13. ↑ "AFRIFF 2011 Winners". Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  14. ↑ "Memories at AFRIFF 2013". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  15. ↑ "Stakeholders canvass for AFRIFF 2013". punchngr.com. Archived from the original on 13 May 2014. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  16. ↑ "Inside the AFRIFF 2013 Gala Night". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  17. ↑ "Winners of AFRIFF 2013". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  18. ↑ "Of Good Report tops AFRIFF 2013 list". indiewire.com. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  19. ↑ "African International Film Festival 2014: The Awards, The Glamour; See Full List OF Winners". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  20. ↑ "2014 Winners". afriff.com. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
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