Rita Dominic, one of
AFRIFF’s Goodwill Ambassadors said, “I applaud AFRIFF’s unwavering
commitment to the positive transformation going on in Nollywood and the
African cinema at large. The
upcoming 2014 edition in Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort, Calabar,
Cross River State is going to be a blast, so save the dates, November 9
to 16, 2014.”
After just three
editions, the highly acclaimed Africa International Film Festival
(AFRIFF) has become a reference point for notable film festivals of
African origin, and the most recognised from Nigeria.
Nollywood fast-rising
star, O.C. Ukeje said recently in Lagos, when asked about AFRIFF, “I was
at the festival last year and it was loads of fun. The industry
sessions were very informative and gave clear insights to a number of
issues that we face as film practitioners. I am looking forward to
attending this year’s festival so I can learn some more.”
For veteran actress,
Kate Henshaw, the quality of films that were screened at the festival
last year, are feats to look forward to. “I believe there is no doubt
that AFRIFF is showing traits comparable to some festivals that have
been in existence for several decades. I was so impressed by the
strategic array of film entries screened at last year’s edition. They
provide a genuine platform for African film makers to learn from one
another,” she said.
AFRIFF which was
represented this year at notable film festivals in the world, such as,
Cannes International Film Festival, France; Durban International Film
Festival, South Africa; African Film Festival, New York and Toronto
International Film Festival in Canada, has enjoyed an enviable
collection of film entries, resource persons, artistic collaborations
and top celebrities from various parts of Africa, and the Diaspora,
thereby earning itself the status of a truly pan-African film forum and
internationally recognised event.
“I am delighted with our
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative this year; the skill
acquisition training workshops are taking a different dimension. We will
be providing scholarships for exceptional students,” said Chioma Ude,
AFRIFF’s Founder/ CEO. “We are working towards making the festival a
bigger spectacle by magnifying each component part,” she added.
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