Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) is a film award and festival that gathers film makers, directors & actors from all around Africa. This year’s edition holds in Lagos Nigerian from the 8th of November to the 15th of November. The PR Kemi Lala Akindoju and Afie Braimoh the project director of AFRIFF were at the Pulse TV studio to speak about the film festival.
2015 SCHEDULE
OPENING NIGHT
African premiere of ‘Mediterranea,’ a film by Jonas Carpignano.
Date: November 8, 2015
Venue: GDC The Palms, Lekki, Lagos
Red Carpet (6 pm – 8 pm)
Cocktails (6 pm – 8 pm)
Screening (8 pm – 10 pm)
PARTY – Jazznite – Fahrenheit
TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS and TALENT DEVELOPMENT
Date: November 9 -14, 2015
Venue: Afrinolly Studios, Oregun, Ikeja
Beginners/Intermediate Classes (10am – 5pm daily, Mon – Thurs.)
Production Design
Acting
Cinematography
Scriptwriting
Friday 13th November – Workshops Industry Day
Session 1- FILMMAKING ON THE GO – MOFILM Presentation, Lagos 48 hour Film Project, Snapped – 9 am – 11 am
Session 2 – Documentary Filmmaking & Social Justice with Nancy Cornwell– 11 -12 Noon
Session 3 – Collaboration in the film industry: Theatre and Film Making, Bridging the divide – 1-2 pm
Session 4 – Auditions for Lagos Theatre Festival (LTF) – 2 pm – 5 pm
INDUSTRY PROGRAMME
Focus is to dialogue, share knowledge in key note conversations, about practical ideas and trends with a view to empowering film makers. November 9-13, 2015 (Registered Industry delegates only).
Monday, November 9, 2015.
Session 1 – Producing a feature Film (Masterclass) – 9 am – 12 noon, GDC City Mall.
Session 2 – The Actor as a Commercial Brand (Masterclass) – 11-1 pm, GDC City Mall.
Session 3 – Film Criticism Workshop – 1 pm -3 pm, GDC City Mall.
Session 4 – Music in Film; scores, soundtracks, synergy & alternative income streams. 3-5 pm, GDC City Mall.
Tuesday, 10th, 10 am -10 pm
Session 1 – Towards a Sustainable business framework for Africa Cinema – 10 -1 pm.
Silverbird Galleria, V.I, Facilitated by The Africa Film Consortium (AFC), 10 am -5 pm.
Session 2 – The NOLLYFUND Industry Engagement with the Bank of Industry – 3 pm -5 pm, Eko Hotels & Suites.
Session 3 – AFRINOLLY MARKETPLACE Launch – 5 -7 pm, Eko Hotels & Suites.
Industry Engagement Dinner with the Bank of Industry – 7pm -10pm, Eko Hotels & Suite.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 10 am – 5 pm
Session 1 – Lighting Design Masterclass – 10 am – 6pm, Ultima Studios,
Session 2 – Relativity Education engagement – 10 pm -1 pm, GDC, The Palms, Lekki
Session 3 – Practical Solutions to Minimizing Piracy – 3 -5 pm, GDC, The Palms, Lekki
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Session 1. – Breakfast presentation by KZNFC and the NFVF on; Rebates, funded Projects, funding requirements, partnerships and skills sharing between SA and Nigerian Filmmakers. 9 am – 11 am, Eko Hotel and Suites.
Session 2 – Co-production Projects Pitching – 11 pm -1 pm, GDC, The Palms, Lekki.
South African Brai Lunch 1 pm – 2:30 pm.
Session 3 – Possible Market sharing and Co-Distribution dialogue – 3 -5 pm, Eko Hotels and Suites.
Sessions led by The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) and The KwaZulu Natal Film Commission (KZNFC) in association with the City of Durban and Luju Productions.
Friday, November 13, 2015, 10 am – 5 pm – BRITISH COUNCIL DAY
Session 1 – Exploring Digitalization with the NBC – 10 am – 12 pm, GDC, The Palms, Lekki.
Session 2 – Collaboration and Trade opportunities between UK and Nigeria Film Industry, facilitated by the British council and UKTI, 12 -2 pm, GDC, The Palms, Lekki
Session 4 – Script Junction Pitching Session, 3 – 6 pm, GDC, The Palms, Lekki
SCREENINGS – Showcase of the film programme selection (10am – 8pm daily)
GDC The Palms Lekki,
GDC CityMall Lagos Island
Silverbird Galleria VI
180 Films – Features, Documentaries, Animation, Short films, Student Shorts and International Panorama.
FESTIVAL PARTIES/SOIREES/AFTER HOURS – festival networking and connection hubs.
Sunday November 8, 2015 – Jazznite – Maison Fahrenheit, Victoria Island. 10 pm
Monday November 9, 2015 – Governors welcome TBD. 9 pm
Tuesday November 10, 2015 – AFRIFF Village Hangout, Eko Hotel Pool Side, 8 pm
Wednesday November 11, 2015 – Costuming For Film (CFF) Maison Fahrenheit, Victoria Island. 7pm
Wednesday November 11, 2015 – Costuming For Film (CFF) Afterparty – Rhapsody, Victoria Island. 11pm
Thursday November 12, 2015 – COVA, Mega Plaza, Victoria Island. 11pm
Friday November 13, 2015 – Festival Party – Polo Club, Ikoyi. 10 pm
CLOSING NIGHT – WORLD PREMIÈRE OF ‘ROAD TO YESTERDAY’- a film By Ishaya Bako
Date: November 13, 2015
Venue: GDC, The Palms, Lekki, Lagos
Red Carpet (6 pm – 8 pm)
Cocktails (6 pm – 8 pm)
Screening (8 pm – 10 pm)
AFTERPARTY – Polo Club , Ikoyi
AFRIFF GLOBE AWARDS/CLOSING GALA – A celebration of winning film entries
Date: Sat Nov 14
Venue: Eko Atlantic Boulevard
Red Carpet (6 pm – 8 pm)
Cocktails (6 pm – 8 pm)
Award Ceremony (8 pm – 11 pm)
Winning Entries
Special Awards
Entertainment
After Award party – COVA, Mega Plaza, Victoria Island, Lagos.
DEPARTURES
Date: Sun. Nov 15
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