Eastern Nigeria Int’l Film Festival holds in Enugu November 29

Organizers of Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival (ENIFF) may have concluded plans to hold third edition of the film event in Enugu from November 29 to December 2 with new innovations.

Recall that since its inception in 2020, ENIFF has attracted over four thousand submissions from creative filmmakers around the world. From Oscar award winning director to first time filmmakers,

In a statement released in Abuja Monday, jointly signed by the Founders, Obianujuaku Akukwe and Chris Odili, it noted that ENIFF provides a platform to discover new frontiers in film production, celebrate creative prowess, empower storytellers, encourage the young and upcoming, offer networking opportunities by connecting filmmakers across the globe.

Continuing, the duo stated that ENIFF’s goal was to contribute to the creative economy in the South-East and the growth of filmmaking in Africa.

They noted they were always in conversation with filmmakers across the continent and beyond to keep abreast with new trends in the global industry as well as highlight milestone achievements in African filmmaking.

The statement revealed that the quintessential Beyond Nollywood curator, Nadia Denton, was in conversation with award winning Nigerian filmmakers, Chuka Ejorh and C.J Obasi to discuss cultural influence in films and the future of filmmaking in the country.

According to the statement, “The film scholar, Dr Ezinne Ezepue, also engages the international docu-fiction film-maker, Val Lopes in a conversation of gazing into the future of Africa through film.

“As part of the activities this year, our partner, the American Film Showcase in ENIFF will serve as part of programs of the United States Consulate to commemorate the 16 Days Activism Against Gender Based Violence.

“Because ENIFF 2022 has received more, it promises to be bigger this year, featuring tailor-made master classes and workshops that have been designed to address requests from filmmakers themselves, delivered by senior industry executives like Kene Mkparu, Maliz Mahop, Emeka Mba, and festival partners” the statement read in part.

“Showcasing over fifty competitively selected films from as many as twenty countries, the festival will open with the award winning film-maker, Obi Emelonye’s Black Mail (2022)–the Nollywood film with the biggest ever United Kingdom release.

“ENIFF 2022 partners are the United States Mission, AfiaTv and Viva Cinemas. ENIFF look forward to hosting you in the peaceful coal city of Enugu, Nigeria” the statement concluded.