An annual gathering of African filmmakers and movie fans, the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) 2023 will take place from November 5 to November 11 and is highly anticipated. African filmmakers and global stakeholders are to be connected through this year’s theme, “Indigenous 2.0 Global”.
Several films under the Nigerian short film category have been chosen for the occasion:
1. Until 23: Chioma Paul-Dike’s international African film “Until 23” tells the tragic story of Shina’s journey from Abeokuta to Lagos.
2. Dreams: “Dreams” by Chioma Paul-Dike tells the tale of a pregnant woman who is compelled to leave her community by the ghosts of her husband’s ancestral home.
3. Khago Idhebor’s “Broken Mask” explores Nigerian masquerade culture by bringing to light the fact that men wear female masquerades and highlighting cultural inequalities.
4. Patrick Dauduokumor’s “With Love from Bayelsa” is a love story about Tarella, a fisherman, and Ebiye, his lover.
5. Chukwuka Ndife’s “The Major” This story, which was inspired by the military coup of 1966, explores betrayal, abuse of power, and ethnic conflicts.
6. Joshua Okwuosa’s “Okem” chronicles the struggles of a young boy who works odd jobs to help his mother and then learns that she has been abducted.
7. Gita Boy: The story of a carpenter’s son who must decide between supporting his family’s business and pursuing his musical dreams is told in “Gita Boy” by Toye Aru.
8. UME (Breathe) directed by Faustina Okomayin
9. Siege directed by Aniee Essien is a story of a young boy who was forcefully taken from his happy family and conscripted into the army.
10. Pastor and Pastor directed by Susan Jimah.
11. Oriaku directed by Esse Akwawa
12. Yours Forever directed by Michael Kpoudosu
13. Jacob’s Crib directed by Andrea Peregrino
14. Onome directed by Prosper Edesiri Arhawho
15. Tì ẹ ńbò ̣directed by Chinazaekpere Chukwu
16. If Walls Could Talk directed by Mathew Cerf, Mohammed Zanna
17. A Little Bit of Music directed by Mide Badmus
18. Baby Bush directed by Aniefiok Ufot-Ekpo
19. Bring Me Flowers directed by Prince Daniel
20. Noise of Silence directed by Isaiah Peter-Nelson
21. A Moment’s Peace directed by Abiodun Martins-Odu
22. Intruders | Directed by Bryan Dike
23. Dangerous Hope directed by Uyoyou Adia, Judith Audu
24. Dear Men directed by Damilola Adeyeri
25. Chez Dr. Bello directed by Badewa Ajibade
26. Harmattan directed by Musiwa Awosika
27. Swipe Left directed by Terver Malu
28. Bege directed by Umar Turaki
29. Ndeeri | Directed by Horia Manuvor Jr.
Additionally, the festival will feature a great deal more captivating films. Registration can be finished on the official AFRIFF website at www.affrif.com for those who are interested in attending AFRIFF 2023 to network and immerse themselves in the film industry. Don’t pass up this thrilling film event.
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