AFRIFF Unveils Programme for 15th Edition, Features 130 Films
The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) has unveiled its programme for the 15th edition, set to take place in Lagos from November 1st to 7th, 2026.
Programme Highlights
- Opening Night: "Lady" directed by Nigerian filmmaker Olu James
- Closing Night: "The Traitor" directed by Brazilian filmmaker João Paulo Guerra da Silva
- Special Presentations: "Sentimental Value" directed by American filmmaker Joachim Trier and "The Black Nights" directed by French filmmaker Céline Sciamma
The festival will showcase a diverse range of films, with about 85% of the films directed or produced by women or about women's stories, reflecting the festival's commitment to promoting gender diversity in African cinema.
Activities and Workshops
- Workshops: Two American film ambassadors, Angel Kristi Williams and Charles Kirby, will lead workshops on directing and cinematography for aspiring filmmakers.
- Panel Discussions: Representatives from the Nigerian, French, and Brazilian governments will discuss the importance of institutional support, international partnerships, and cultural exchange in fostering the growth of African cinema.
The AFRIFF will provide free screenings to festival attendees, as part of its mission to widen access and promote cultural exchange.
Obafemi Awolowo Memorial Trust Awards
- Award Winners: The Obafemi Awolowo Memorial Trust Awards will honour talented filmmakers and industry professionals for their contributions to the growth of African cinema.
The Obafemi Awolowo Memorial Trust Awards will recognize the achievements of talented filmmakers and industry professionals in their contributions to the growth of African cinema.
International Partnerships
AFRIFF will partner with the United States Consulate and the French Embassy to promote cultural exchange and strengthen ties between African and international filmmakers.
Themes and Topics
- Themes: The festival will showcase films that explore themes such as gender, identity, and the African diaspora.
- Topics: The festival will also feature films that discuss issues like climate change, mental health, and social justice.
The festival will present films that address themes like gender, identity, and the African diaspora, as well as topics such as climate change, mental health, and social justice.
Nigerian Filmmakers
- Filmmakers: Over 40 Nigerian filmmakers will participate in the festival's workshops and masterclasses.
More than 40 Nigerian filmmakers will participate in AFRIFF's workshops and masterclasses.
AFRIFF Awards
- Awards: The festival will present awards to filmmakers and industry professionals for their contributions to the growth of African cinema.
The AFRIFF will honor filmmakers and industry professionals for their contributions to the growth of African cinema.
AFRIFF and US Consulate Partnership
- Partnership: The festival will collaborate with the United States Consulate to promote cultural exchange and strengthen ties between African and international filmmakers.
AFRIFF will partner with the United States Consulate to promote cultural exchange and strengthen ties between African and international filmmakers.
AFRIFF and French Embassy Collaboration
- Collaboration: The festival will work with the French Embassy to discuss topics like climate change, mental health, and social justice.
AFRIFF will collaborate with the French Embassy to discuss topics like climate change, mental health, and social justice.
Film Festival Details
- Screenings: The festival will showcase 130 films, including 40 Nigerian films, from 20 different countries.
- Workshops: Over 20 workshops will be
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