THE Africa International Christian Film Festival (AICFF) has officially announced June 3 to 6 this year as the dates for its maiden edition, scheduled to hold in Abuja, Nigerian Capital City.
AICFF is a continental platform that is dedicated to amplifying Christian films from Africa and around the world. The festival, while strengthening production quality, professional training, distribution and market access for faith-based content within Africa, will also sharpen a new narrative in Christian-based films.
The festival will feature, among others, film screenings from Africa and the global Christian film community. There will also be panel discussions and industry conversations, professional workshops and trainings.
Others include a Christian film market that connects filmmakers with distributors, broadcasters and platforms.
Speaking on the vision behind AICFF, the Festival Convener, Ambassador Bright Wonder Obasi, noted that the festival was created to serve as a gateway for global Christian films into Africa and a Launchpad for African stories to reach the world.
“AICFF also invites Christian filmmakers from Africa and across the world to submit feature films, documentaries, short films, animations and faith-inspired content that reflect biblical values, excellence in storytelling and cultural relevance”, Obasi said.
He also assured participants that the selected films will be showcased to international festival partners; broadcasters and Christian media networks, distributors and streaming platforms. Others are, industry leaders and faith-based institutions.
At a time, when core moral values seem to be fading in a fast pace, Obasi strongly believe in the power of films and arts general to redirect the minds of the younger generations on the right part.
He said: “At a time when moral decadence increasingly shapes popular culture and influences Africa’s teeming youth population, the Africa International Christian Film Festival (AICFF) emerges as a timely moral compass – leveraging the power of cinema to inspire values, purpose and hope.
“By amplifying faith-driven stories that uphold integrity, compassion and responsibility, AICFF seeks to redirect young minds toward positive ideals, demonstrating that film can be both culturally relevant and morally grounded while shaping a generation equipped to lead Africa with character and conviction.”
With Africa’s rapidly growing Christian population and creative economy, AICFF aims to position the continent as a recognized global hub for Christian cinema. With deadline set for March 31, interested candidates are expected to explore AICFF emails and website for timely submission of entries.
