Africa International Film Festival

Africa International Film Festival
AFRIFF official logo
LocationLagos, Nigeria
Founded2010
Founded byChioma Ude[1]
LanguageInternational
Websitewww.afriff.com

The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) is an annual film festival that takes place in Nigeria. It was founded in 2010[2][3] with its Inaugural edition in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. AFRIFF was founded by Chioma Ude a passionate film buff and entrepreneur,[4][5] The event normally spans through a week and it includes award shows and film training classes.[6][7] Keith Shiri, the founder/director of Africa at the Pictures is the artistic director of the festival.[8] AFRIFF gives out honors in categories such Feature, Documentary, Short, Animation, and Students Short, as well as awards and prizes for Directing, Acting, and Screenplay. There are additional special awards for Audience Choice and an Outstanding Film Jury Award.[9]

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