The Africa
International Film Festival which is part of the developmental agenda for the
African film industry will be hosted in Nigeria from 9-16 November 2014 at the
Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort in Calabar, Cross River State.
The film festival
includes a selection of short stories from over 20 countries across the African
continent. The festival also offers industry platforms from development to
financing and from pitching and symposia on digital distribution and piracy.
The event features
activities such as screening, workshop, film premiers amongst others.
In addition to the film
festival, the AFIFF is also planning a once in a lifetime opportunity to take 10
students to the USA to equip them with practical training in different aspects
of filmmaking which will be provide in form of a scholarship.