A total of 1254 entries from 45 countries have been submitted for nomination ahead of the 21st edition of the Abuja International Film Festival.
This was made known in a recent statement by the festival founder, Fidelis Duker.
According to Duker and his team, the AIFF is poised to captivate audiences with a carefully curated selection of cinematic gems, gathered from the staggering pool.
Set to hold from October 28, 2024 to November 1, 2024, the 2024 edition, according to the organisers, promises to be a celebration of diversity, creativity, and unparalleled talent in the world of cinema.
Among the standout films chosen to grace the festival’s screens are works like ‘Four Quarters’ from Russia, ‘Mending’ and ‘Kaka’ from Nigeria, ‘404.1’ from Morocco, ‘Jagun Jagun’ from Nigeria, ‘Leo’s Party’ from Brazil, ‘Widow’s Gift’ from Ghana, and the gripping ‘Over the Bridge,’ alongside a host of other exceptional entries.
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With the nominations out, the competition is fierce in the run for the coveted titles of Best Actor and Best Actress, with accomplished stars such as Femi Adebayo, Ozy Agu, and Stan Eze hailing from Nigeria, and the skilled Dave Hayllar representing the USA. The male category further showcases international talent with Alejandro Cooper from Namibia stealing the limelight.
In the female category, the competition is just as fierce featuring the remarkable performances of Tana Adelana, Omowunmi Dada, and Kehinde Bankole from Nigeria with Kara wang from USA competing against the likes Hassna Monni from Morocco.