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Date limite : 13 Août 2010

Genre : Calls for papers
Contact details 5th floor, 1637 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv
Release/publication date : 2010
Published on : 27/07/2010
Source : Communiqué de presse
http://www.africafilmfest.com/submit.asp?idlink=20
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The first edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) has been launched and will be held later this year in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The announcement was made at the recently concluded 6 th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) on the 10 th of April in Bayelsa, Nigeria by Peace Anyiam-Osigwe founder of AMAA.

AFRIFF is a celebration of the art of filmmaking and a deep connection of Africa with the world through films. With the theme Africa Unites ; the vision is to reflect a common true African identity and re-establish Africa as an original home to all.

Anyiam-Osigwe said Africa Unites to her means" a way of unification with the world; a reflection of Africa's desire to be a respected member of the world stage".

Films are the vehicle for unity; they have the power to connect people. These films' stories and characters generate a bond with their audience allowing them to relate to and feel Africa.

African filmmakers in Africa and the diaspora will be showcased alongside their counterparts from all across the globe as the world of film converges for this much-anticipated event. It will also host both local and international celebrities, actors, directors, film buyers, distributors, visual artists, film students, amateurs, film lovers and the press.

The film festival offers a platform for recognition and interaction of new and established talents with one another and film industry professionals. The possibilities are indeed endless in this spirit of boundless unity as this would promote partnerships, co-productions and so much more.

The Festival will include a film market, labs, seminars and workshops focusing on key film industry topics as well as new ways of harnessing resources for the ever-growing talent and skill displayed in Africa's entertainment industry.

AFRIFF was birthed from the success of last year's 6 th Edition of ION International Film Festival'09 hosted in Port Harcourt, Nigeria with the support of Peace Anyiam-Osigwe and many other industry captains.

Categories in competition are Feature, Short, Documentary and Animation. Call for Entries is open from the 10 th of April till the 13 th of August 2010. SUBMIT YOUR FILM NOW.

Submit your film to:
5th floor, 1637 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Nigerian Submissions Fee
NGN1600. Please make your payment through NAIRA

International Submissions Fee
15.00USD. Please make your payment through PAYPAL (voir sur le site du festival en cliquant sur le lien).

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