AFRIFF
This is AFRIFF 2024 Official Selection
The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) is thrilled to announce its 13th edition, which will take place from November 3rd to 9th, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria. This year's theme, “Indigenous to Global: Cultural Wealth to Global Prosperity,” underscores the festival's continued dedication to championing African stories that resonate across the globe. AFRIFF Founder and Festival Director, Chioma Ude, has announced Michael W. Ndiomu's highly anticipated crime thriller, HEADLESS, as the official opening night film. This selection, aligning with the 2024 theme, is set to further demonstrate the powerful connection between local African narratives and their global appeal. In a statement about the festival, Chioma Ude remarked, "African filmmaking is evolving at an incredible pace, with Nigeria at the forefront of this renaissance. This year’s edition is designed to highlight the vast opportunities for African films and storytelling to stay true to its cultural wealth to reach global audiences. Through films like HEADLESS, we aim to inspire our storytellers to explore creative ideologies and techniques that connect with a global audience." Ms Ude announced that the festival will feature 150 films from across Africa and the Diaspora, complemented by keynote industry discussions and high-profile networking events. These activities will feature renowned speakers and facilitators from around the world, offering unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and growth in the African film industry.
FEATURES
In competition
Africa
14
KENYA
The Dog | Directed by Baker Karim| Duration 01:46:45 | Country of Filming Kenya | Year 2024
NIGERIA
A Ghetto Love Story | Directed by Daniel Oriahi | Duration 01:45:00 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Agemo | Directed by Moshood Abiola Obatula | Duration 01:51:00 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Freedom Way | Directed by Afolabi Olalekan | Duration 01:22:20 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
god-Dafi | Directed by Collins Adindu | Duration 01:30:00 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Headless | Directed by Michael W. Ndiomu | Duration 01:50:00 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Out Of Breath | Directed by Obi Emelonye | Duration 02:05:00 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Phoenix Fury | Directed by Ifeoma N. Chukwuogo | Duration 02:10:13 | Country of Filming Ghana, Nigeria | Year 2024
Recall | Directed by Kunle Afolayan | Duration 01:57:18 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos | Directed by AS Elijah, A. Bisola, T. Edukpo, J. Taylor, M. Cerf, O. Samuel, O. Temitope | Duration 01:40:00 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
The Man Died | Directed by Awam Amkpa | Duration 02:14:26 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
SOUTH AFRICA
Masinga: The Calling | Directed by Mark A. Engels | Duration 01:25:00 | Country of Filming South Africa, United Kingdom | Year 2023
Sierra's Gold | Directed by Adze Ugah | Duration 01:37:04 | Country of Filming South Africa | Year 2024
Sonti | Directed by Terrence Aphane | Duration 01:22:48 | Country of Filming South Africa | Year 2023
FEATURES
In competition
International
4
CANADA
Sway | Directed by C.Hamilton, Z.Ramelan | Duration 01:38:00 | Country of Filming Canada | Year 2024
IRAN
Maria | Directed by M.A. Azghadi | Duration 01:37:00 | Country of Filming Iran | Year 2023
SPAIN
Calladita/The Quiet Maid | Directed by Miguel Faus | Duration 01:32:45 | Country of Filming Spain | Year 2023
SRI LANKA
Tentigo | Directed by Ilango Ram | Duration 01:44:23 | Country of Filming Sri Lanka | Year 2023
FEATURES
Out of competition
15
CAMEROON
Dead Man's Wish | Directed by Tebo Njei | Duration 02:21:40 | Country of Filming Cameroon | Year 2024
No Judgement | Directed by Vicky Patterson, Gabi R. Ngounou | Duration 02:00:00 | Country of Filming Cameroon | Year 2024
GHANA
Dynamite | Directed by Uche Aguh | Duration 01:00:00 | Country of Filming Ghana | Year 2023
HAITI
Kidnapping Inc. | Directed by Bruno Mourral | Duration 01:47:00 | Country of Filming Haiti | Year 2024
IRAN
Orbital | Directed by Maysam Hassanzade | Duration 01:12:00 | Country of Filming Iran |Year 2023
KENYA
After The Long Rains | Directed by Damien Hauser | Duration 01:30:00 | Country of Filming Kenya | Year 2023
NIGERIA
Definitely Not an Angel (DNA) | Directed by Precious I. Okpala | Duration 02:00:00 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Kaka | Directed by Prince Daniel | Duration 01:45:26 | Country of Filming Nigeria |Year 2024
O̗jo̗ché | Directed by Yemi "Filmboy" Morafa | Duration 01:39:54 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Tagwaye, A Tale of Twins | Directed by Abubakar Mohamed Marwa | Duration 01:16:00 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
The Artifact | Directed by Tolu LordTanner | Duration 02:05:00 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
The Other Side of the Bridge | Directed by Fiyin Gambo | Duration 01:56:00 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
SENEGAL
Dent Pour Dent (Tooth For Tooth) | Directed by Ottis Ba | Duration 01:21:12 | Country of Filming Senegal | Year 2023
SOUTH AFRICA
Month End | Directed by Kagiso S. Leburu | Duration 01:23:19 | Country of Filming South Africa | Year 2023
TUNISIA
Emna | Directed by Bouslama Chamakh | Duration 01:11:16 | Country of Filming Switzerland | Year 2024
UGANDA
Unheard | Directed by Joseph K. Ssebaggala | Duration 02:00:00 | Country of Filming Uganda | Year 2023
SHORTS
In competition
Africa
10
NIGERIA
Adunni | Directed by Tola Falonipe | Duration 0:13:14 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Ayanola | Directed by Abraham E. Elebesunu | Duration 00:11:30 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Conversations From The Past: Sara Forbes Bonetta and Efunroye Tinubu | Directed by Adesola A. Oni | Country of Filming Nigeria |Duration 00:13:53 | Year 2024
Salamatu | Directed by Olajide Adelaja | Duration 00:23:49 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Tribal Mark | Directed by D.Okechukwu, J.Adesunloye, H.Dockrill | Duration 00:23:42 | Country of Filming Nigeria, United Kingdom | Year 2023
The Interrogation Of Lotanna | Directed by Reginald Jumbo | Duration 00:11:33 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Vancouver | Directed by Deji D. Ajose-Ojikutu | Duration 00:13:04 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2023
Yam and Egg | Directed by Emily Nkanga | Duration 00:13:46 | Country of Filming United Kingdom | Year 2024
THE GAMBIA
The Letter | Directed by James Skinner | Duration 00:17:00 | Country of Filming The Gambia | Year 2024
UGANDA
The Last Shoemaker | Directed by Ali Musoke | Duration 00:30:00 | Country of Filming Uganda | Year 2023
SHORTS
In competition
International
8
CANADA
Dragon Fruit | Directed by J.Brown | Duration 00:27:10 | Country of Filming Canada | Year 2023
FRANCE
Ophio | Directed by Baky Dia, Franck A.R. Onouvet | Duration 00:25:00 | Country of Filming France | Year 2024
Scapegoat | Directed by Nicolas Séry | Duration 00:20:00 | Country of Filming Réunion | Year 2023
GERMANY
Tage Im Winter | Directed by Carsten Fuhrmann, Mark Klotz | Duration 00:29:58 | Country of Filming Germany | Year 2024
IRAN
The Same Color | Directed by Arash Seifi | Duration 00:24:00 | Counry of Filming Iran | Year 2024
ITALY
Fiabexit | Directed by L.Giovenga, G.Giacomelli | Duration 00:19:53 | Counry of Filming Italy | Year 2024
MALTA
Cookie Box | Directed by Adam Żurawiecki | Duration 00:21:45 | Country of Filming Ghana, Malta | Year 2024
UNITED KINGDOM
The Backway | Directed by Cherno Jagne | Duration 00:16:58 | Country of Filming The Gambia | Year 2024
Tribal Mark | Directed by D.Okechukwu, J.Adesunloye, H.Dockrill | Duration 00:23:42 | Country of Filming Nigeria, United Kingdom | Year 2023
Yam and Egg | Directed by Emily Nkanga | Duration 00:13:46 | Counry of Filming United Kingdom | Year 2024
UNITED STATES
Gold Medal | Directed by Ujjwal Patel | Duration 00:33:04 | Country of Filming India | Year 2024
SHORTS
Out of competition
58
BELGIUM
Rachid | Directed by Rachida El Garani | Duration 00:18:56 | Country of Filming Belgium | Year 2023
The Adventurers | Directed by Armando Avallone | Duration 00:19:09 | Country of Filming Senegal | Year 2023
BERMUDA
Thoughts Become Things | Directed by Marquedelle P. Rodriguez | Duration 00:06:00 | Country of Filming Bermuda | Year 2024
BRAZIL
Heaven Doesn't Know My Name | Directed by Carol AÓ | Duration 00:20:00 | Country of Filming Brazil | Year 2024
My Father and the Beach | Directed by Marcos Alexandre | Duration 00:14:19 | Country of Filming Brazil | Year 2024
BOTSWANA
Baratani (The Hill of Lovers) | Directed by Moreetsi Gabang | Duration 00:06:33 | Country of Filming Botswana | Year 2024
CANADA
Tina, When Will You Marry? | Directed by Celestina Aleobua | Duration 00:08:27 | Country of Filming Canada | Year 2024
FRANCE
Ya Hanouni | Directed by L. Tadount, S. Chouaib | Duration 00:02:38 | Country of Filming France | Year 2024
GHANA
Doris | Directed by Edem Dotse | Duration 00:17:34 | Country of Filming Ghana | Year 2023
GUADELOUPE
Atopias | Directed by D.Yohannes, J.Beramis | Duration 00:27:00 | Country of Filming The Caribbeans | Year 2023
INDIA
The First Film | Directed by Piyush Thakur | Duration 00:24:00 | Country of Filming India | Year 2023
IRAN
In The Beginning of the Cold Season | Directed by Alireza Shakeri | Duration 00:12:30 | Country of Filming Iran | Year 2024
Nowhere | Directed by Erfan Parsapour | Duration 00:13:08 | Country of Filming Iran | Year 2024
Oxygen | Directed by Nima Tayebi | Duration 00:14:00 | Country of Filming Iran | Year 2024
Pitage | Directed by Ali Khaledi | Duration 00:10:00 | Country of Filming Iran | Year 2023
Shirin's Bitter Tears | Directed by Amin Fallah | Duration 00:07:00 | Country of Filming Iran | Year 2024
NIGERIA
Àbíkẹ́ | Directed by E. Sarah Ifidon | Duration 00:08:18 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2023
Ekún Ìyàwó: A Tale of a Runaway Bride | Directed by Moses Ipadeola | Duration 00:10:00 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
12 Hours | Directed by Tobe Nosike | Duration 00:24:26 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
A Place Called Forward | Directed by Umanu Elijah | Duration 00:19:45 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2023
Acta Non Verba | Directed by Miriam Dera | Duration 00:11:00 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Angie's Love | Directed by Bayo Lambo | Duration 00:14:59 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2023
Awori | Directed by Joshua A. Alabi | Duration 00:35:00 | Counry of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Brukaci | Directed by Jide 'Jblaze' Oyegbile | Duration 00:19:28 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Chosen | Directed by Fiyin Gambo | Duration 00:06:00 | Country of Filming United States | Year 2024
Closed Book | Directed by Isiaka O. Shem | Duration 00:05:00 | Counry of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Diamond (A Chunk of Coal in Disguise) | Directed by Opeoluwa Adetunji, Folashade Akintunde | Duration 00:18:18 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Evil Spirit, Get Out! | Directed by Theo-Ziny Joel | Duration 00:12:50 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Ihunanya m | Directed by Abiodun Odu | Duration 00:29:07 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2023
Ikoy-iko | Directed by Sarah E. Daniel | Duration 00:30:44 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
In Her Shoes | Directed by Nehita O. Irieme | Duration 00:34:39 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Ireti | Directed by Temi-Ami Williams | Duration 00:15:00 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Juliet's Cry | Directed by Bryan O. Adekunle | Duration 00:21:13 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Kimono Kid | Directed by Josef Adamu, Seyi Akinlade | Duration 00:08:33 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Love, Olaitan | Directed by Moyosore Akinsete | Duration 00:15:55 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Obara Nna m | Directed by Debby Amaechi | Duration 00:09:19 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Oga Mike | Directed by Martin U. Nwachukwu | Duration 00:18:43 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Shreds | Directed by Jones B. Mairubutu | Duration 00:18:25 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Sweat and Blood | Directed by Adebisi Ademola | Duration 00:12:53 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2023
Telephobillia | Directed by Paul Edoze | Duration 00:06:40 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
The Hotel Room | Directed by Uyoyou Adia | Duration oo:15:58 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
The Lord's Manor | Directed by Aniee Essien | Duration 00:13:23 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
The Waiting Song | Directed by Russel Oru | Duration 00:13:30 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2023
Toll-Free | Directed by James Amuta, Mel Rouge | Duration 00:10:43 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Ura | Directed by Samuel E. Erhahon | Duration 00:24:23 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
We Have Bleach | Directed by Aisha Salaudeen | Duration 00:25:40 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
SOUTH AFRICA
Helmhart | Directed by Zenobia Kloppers | Duration 00:15:40 | Country of Filming South Africa | Year 2023
Umlindelo (The Vigil) | Directed by Mbali Mashaba | Duration 00:15:00 | Country of Filming South Africa | Year 2024
SPAIN
The Fishing Boats of Kayar | Directed by Álvaro Hernández Blanco | Duration 00:29:00 | Country of Filming Spain, United States | Year 2024
UNITED KINGDOM
Chasing The Night | Directed by Abraham Adeyemi | Duration 00:15:25 | Country of Filming United Kingdom | Year 2024
Overcomer | Directed by Olawale Adetula | Duration 00:11:27 | Country of Filming United Kingdom | Year 2024
Oya, Dance! | Directed by Naomi Soneye-Thomas | Duration 00:05:35 | Country of Filming Nigeria, United Kingdom | Year 2024
Weave | Directed by Martyn Lee | Duration 00:12:00 | Counry of Filming United Kingdom | Year 2023
UNITED STATES
Nanny | Directed by Bervick J. Deculus II | Duration 00:12:59 | Country of Filming United States | Year 2023
Sins Of A Father | Directed by Nuekellar Hardy | Duration 00:13:55 | Country of Filming United States | Year 2024
The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Sèyí Àjàyí | Directed by Abbesi Akhamie | Duration 00:16:19 | Country of Filming Nigeria, United States | Year 2024
The Price Of Freedom | Directed by Lori W. Fore | Duration 0011:15 | Country of Filming United States | Year 2024
What Happens Now? | Directed by Imole Ladipo | Duration 00:19:00 | Country of Filming United States | Year 2024
ZIMBABWE
Burns and Song | Directed by Pamella T. Nyeke | Duration 00:21:50 | Country of Filming South Africa | Year 2024
DOCUMENTARIES
In competition
Africa
14
CAPE VERDE
Savannah Girl | Directed by Samira Vera-Cruz | Duration 00:08:23 | Country of Filming Mozambique | Year 2024
CONGO
Rising Up At Night | Directed by Nelson Making | Duration 01:35:00 | Country of Filming Congo | Year 2024
KENYA
Descendants of Broken Heroes | Directed by John Waiganjo | Duration 01:12:57 | Country of Filming Kenya | Year 2024
Enchukunoto (The Return) | Directed by Laissa Malih | Duration 00:15:52 | Country of Filming Kenya | Year 2024
MOROCCO
I Will Remember You | Directed by Mohammed Gueznai | Duration 01:33:04 | Country of Filming Morocco | Year 2024
NIGERIA
Ancestry | Directed by Jubilian Ngaruwa, Tessa Barlin | Duration 00:14:29 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Ebrohimie Road: A Museum of Memory | Directed by Kolawole Olatubosun | Duration 01:41:03 | Country of Filming Nigeria, United States | Year 2024
Call Me Shamsz | Directed by Geoff Browne | Duration 00:10:31 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Dan Bature Kudawa | Directed by Charles Solomon | Duration 01:12:00 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
SENEGAL
The Fly collectors | Directed by Jeff Arak | Duration 00:25:00 | Country of Filming Senegal | Year 2023
SIERRA LEONE
From God to Man | Directed by Lansana Mansaray | Duration 00:14:59 | Country of Filming Sierra Leone | Year 2024
SOUTH AFRICA
Don't Be Late For My Funeral | Directed by Diane Keam | Duration 00:53:00 | Country of Filming South Africa | Year 2024
Mother City | Directed by Miki Redelinghuys | Duration 01:43:00 | Country of Filming Brazil, South Africa | Year 2024
UGANDA
Memories of Love Returned | Directed by Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine | Duration 01:16:39 | Country of Filming Uganda | Year 2024
DOCUMENTARIES
In competition
International
CANADA
Afro-Diasporic Art In Manitoba | Directed by Nnadozie Ekeocha | Duration 00:15:00 | Country of Filming Canada | Year 2024
UNITED STATES
Blues People | Directed by Jeffrey Page | Duration 00:08:21 | Country of Filming Mali |Year 2024
DOCUMENTARIES
Out of competition
8
CAPE VERDE
Pirinha | Directed by Natasha Craveiro | Duration 01:00:00 | Country of Filming Cape Verde | Year 2024
GHANA
Stevie Wonder In Ghana | Directed by Akosua Gyamma | Duration 01:00:00 | Country of Filming Ghana | Year 2024
NIGERIA
African Identity | Directed by James Amuta | Duration 00:18:00 | Country of Filming Canada, France, Nigeria, Trinidad & Tobago, UK | Year 2024
Nigeria Laughs | Directed by Oluwasesan Jigan | Duration 01:27:50 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
The Queen | Directed by Chisom Ifeakandu | Duration 00:10:57 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2023
PORTUGAL
African Beauty | Directed by Coréon Dú, Nataniel Mangue | Duration 01:20:00 | Country of Filming Angola, France, Mozambique, Portugal, Spain | Year 2024
SOUTH AFRICA
Rollaball | Directed by Eddie Edwards | Duration 01:12:00 | Country of Filming Ghana | Year 2024
SWITZERLAND
The Human Component | Directed by Daisy Squiers, Megan May Wilson | Duration 00:06:21 | Country of Filming Kenya | Year 2024
UNITED STATES
Memories of Love Returned | Directed by Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine | Duration 01:16:39 | Country of Filming Uganda | Year 2024
ANIMATION
In competition
5
GHANA
Jabari | Directed by Francis Y. Brown | Duration 00:09:34 | Country of Filming Ghana | Year 2023
NIGERIA
Hadu | Directed by Damilola Solesi | Duration 00:07:25 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Leon and the Professor | Directed by Chekwube Okonkwo | Duration 00:11:00 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Melon Street | Directed by Adeoye Adetunji | Duration 00:06:26 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2023
No One Hears Us | Directed by Esther Kemi Gbadamosi | Duration 00:07:04 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2023
ANIMATION
Out of competition
5
PAN-AFRICAN
Plea or Protest | Directed by S. Awuor, A. Căprariu, C. Lwansa, O. Omololu, C. Okoli | Duration 00:04:00 | Country of Filming Germany | Year 2024
SPAIN
Cafunè | Directed by Carlos F. De Vigo, Lorena Ares | Duration 00:08:00 | Country of Filming Spain | Year 2024
UNITED KINGDOM
Mother Tongue | Directed by Duncan Senkumba | Duration 00:03:00 | Country of Filming United Kingdom | Year 2024
Scars of Love | Directed by Joshua Ibejigba | Duration 00:03:46 | Country of Filming United Kingdom | Year 2024
UNITED STATES
Life & Us | Directed by Nkem DenChukwu | Duration 00:06:00 | Country of Filming United States | Year 2024
STUDENT SHORTS
In competition
Africa
7
NIGERIA
Creation Story | Directed by David Ikani | Duration 00:04:33 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Echoes of War | Directed by Fisayo J. Ogunmodede | Duration 00:07:30 | Country of Filming Canada | Year 2024
Flawed Cupid | Directed by Emerald Obahiagbon, Feyisayo Rotimi | Duration 00:10:00 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Last Minute | Directed by Nicole E. Emechebe | Duration 00:30:00 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2023
Rekiya | Directed by Wuraola Adeniran, Deborah O. Ahmed | Duration 00:12:48 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
Trinket | Directed by Sarah Juma | Duration 00:16:04 | Country of Filming Nigeria | Year 2024
SENEGAL
The Prophecy | Directed by Rehanna Ngom | Duration 00:20:31 | Country of Filming Senegal, United States | Year 2024
STUDENT SHORTS
Out of competition
6
GERMANY
Wolf to Woman | Directed by Fabiana Fragale | Duration 00:20:00 | Country of Filming Switzerland | Year 2023
INDIA
Survival on the Edge | Directed by Kunal Shah | Duration 00:15:10 | Country of Filming India | Year 2024
IRAN
Behjat Abad | Directed by Melika Karimi | Duration 00:07:00 | Country of Filming Iran | Year 2024
LEBANON
The Past Is Calling | Directed by Perla Geagea | Duration 00:11:00 | Country of Filming Lebanon | Year 2024
UNITED KINGDOM
Half The World Is Sleeping | Directed by Yuchen Peng | Duration 00:13:57 |Country of Filming China | Year 2024
UNITED STATES
Majuu | Directed by Musila Munuve | Duration 00:09:56 | Country of Filming United States | Year 2024