Africa International Film Festival
 AFRIFF official logo | |
| Location | Tinapa, Calabar, Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Language | International |
| Website | www |
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
- Best People’s Choice Award: Working Girl by Nigel Trellis (Antigua+Barbuda)
- Best Animation: URS by Montz Mayerhofer (Germany)
- Best Short Film: Pumzi by Wanuri Kahiu (Kenya)
- Best Documentary: Stolen by Daniel FallShaw (Australia)
- Best Feature Film: Soul Boy by Hawa Essuman (Kenya/Germany)
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
- Best Animation: Le Parrain by lazare sie Pale (Burkina Faso)
- Best People's Choice Award: The Education of Auma Obama by Branwen Okpako(Kenya)
- Best Short Film: Blissi N'Diaye by Nicolas Sawaco (France)
- Best Documentary: The Unbroken Spirit
- Best Feature Film: Aramotu by Niji Akanni (Nigeria)
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
- Best Feature Film: Of Good Report (South Africa)
- President’s Best Authentic Nigerian Film: The Meeting by Mildred Okwo.
- Best Director: Roberta Durrant for Felix
- Best Film Screenplay: iNumber Number
- Best Actor: Desmond Elliot (Lies Men Tell)
- Best Actress: Uche Jombo (Lies Men Tell)
- Special Jury Mention: Rita Dominic and Omoni Oboli
- Best Student Film: Sodiq by Adeyemi Michael
- Best Short Film: Adamt by Zalem Worldmariam (Ethiopia)
- Special Jury Mention: Beleh by Eka Christa Assam (Cameroun)
- Special Mention: Africa Shafted
- Best Documentary: The Virgin, the Copts and Me
- Jury Special Prize: Virgin Margarida by Licinio Azevedo
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
- Best Feature Film: October 1 (Kunle Afolayan) - Nigeria
- Best Nigerian Film: Ojuju (C.J. Obasi) - Nigeria
- Best Director: Andrew Dosunmu (Mother of George) - Nigeria
- Best Screenplay: October 1 (Tunde Babalola) - Nigeria
- Best Actor: Sadiq Daba (October 1) - Nigeria
- Best Actress: Thishiwe Ziqubu (Hard to Get) - South Africa
- Best Short Film: Stiff (Samantha Nell)
- Best Documentary: The Supreme Price (Joana Lipper)
- Best Student Short:Aissa’s Story (Iquo Essien)
- Audience Choice: Gone Too Far (Destiny Ekaragha)
- Outstanding Jury Award: Om Amira (Naji Ismail)
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