The Accra Indie Filmfest (AiF) is gearing up for its 6th edition of the innovative short film festival, themed “Africa to the World, the World to Africa.†Scheduled from July 29th to August 3rd, 2024, the festival promises a celebration of diverse cinematic talents.
After months of rigorous film reviews, in-depth analysis, and programming deliberations, 63 short films have been selected. These include animations, narratives, music films, student films, documentaries, and digital stories from 30 countries.
The selection process was overseen by a 7-member jury comprising seasoned filmmakers and film critics: Carl Kwesi Earl-Ocran (UK), Burak Oguz Saguner (Turkey), Ruth Nazzinda (Uganda), Ambrose B. Cooke (Burkina Faso), Omoladun Adenuga (Nigeria), Tony Asankomah (Ghana), and Mpho Ramathuthu (South Africa).
This year’s festival promises to be an amplified version of previous editions, featuring more exciting activities such as masterclasses, industry conversations, art exhibitions, an AiF Music Synergy Concert, and an awards gala.
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Selected Films by Country:
Ghana
‘’Baby Something’’ – Nicole F. Amarteifio – Narrative
‘’Hug Someone’’ – Enuk Souer – Narrative
“Nyame Mma (Children of God)†– Joewackle J. Kusi – Narrative
“Life in Limbo†– Michael Kwame Ansah – Documentary
“Rise†– Jesse Sunkwa-Mills – Animation
“Rule of Thumb†– Delanyo – Student Film
“EBU†– Thompson Lordson – Student Film
United States
“Superman Doesn’t Steal†– Tamika Lamison – Narrative
“In The Garden of Tulips†– Julia Elihu – Narrative
“Lettre La†– Kyvon Edwin – Narrative
“Akos & Janet†– Boafoa Offei-Darko – Narrative
“Together†– Garrett Hubbard – Documentary
“Hanina/Homesick†– Yasmin Moll – Animation
United Kingdom
“The Perfect Knight’’ – Stephané Alexandre – Narrative
“Elmina†– Eoghan McDonaugh – Documentary
“The Rich Legacy of a Vibrant Fabric†– Dannyelle Arthur – Documentary
“From The Top†– Rich Farris – Animation
“Date With Death†– Harry Sherriff – Student Film
France
“Scapegoat†– Nicolas Séry – Narrative
“Allies†– Salif Cissé – Narrative
“The Fall of Phaeton†– Aurélie Filain – Narrative
“Rage†– Youssouf BA – Student Film
“The Sea Won’t Scare Us†– Camille Toulmé & Julien Goudichaud – France
Nigeria
“The Delectable Azeezah Sama†– Tochi Onwubiko & Orobosa Ikponmwen – Narrative
“On Your Own†– Daniel Omokhagbo Itegboje – Documentary
“Sealed†– Bolanle Jegede – Student Film
“The Kiriji War†– Durotimi Akinkugbe – Digital Story
Kenya
“Pepo Kali†– Lydia Matata – Narrative
“The Collector†– Andrew Evans Omolo – Narrative
“ENCHUKUNOTO (The Return)†– Laissa Malih – Documentary
“Sipping Words†– Ian Gituku Ngene – Documentary
Italy
“The Delay†– Mattia Napoli – Narrative
“Fuochi†– Mirko Genduso – Narrative
“A Guerra Finita†– Simone Massi – Animation
China
“Farewell to Myself†– Shixiong Luo – Narrative
“Nobody (Little Pig Demon)†– Shui Yu & Liaoyu Chen – Animation
“The Kidnapping (Old Man Yang)†– Yang Gu, Kuang Liu & Liaoyu Chen – Animation
Canada
“Gentle Hum of Spring†– Simon Garez – Narrative
“I & I†– Conrad Coates – Documentary
Brazil
“Travessia†– Alexandre Maciel – Documentary
“Mutirão†– Lincoln Péricles – Digital Story
Mexico
“Where is Rafael?†– Mariana Azcárate – Narrative
“Baby Boot†– Lorence – Student Film
Lebanon
“Talk To Me†– Ribal Chedid – Student Film
“Cold In The Morning†– Alaa Fleifel – Music Film
Malta
“Cookie Box†– Adam Żurawiecki – Narrative
South Africa
“Umlindelo†– Mbali Mashaba – Narrative
Ireland
“Tethered†– Stephen T. Lally – Narrative
Jamaica
“Jonhonnu Nuh Dead†– Ryan Eccleston – Documentary
Australia
“Katele†– John Harvey – Narrative
Germany
“The Neighbor†– Asbirg Naranjo – Narrative
Mali
“SÆBÆN†– Rokiatou Konaté – Narrative
Senegal
“The Prophecy†– Rehanna Ngom – Student Film
Burkina Faso
“Journey of Nowhere†– Eric Marie Afer – Narrative
India
“Momo Deal’ – Dheeraj Jindal – Narrative
Côte d’Ivoire
“DÈJÀ NU†– Rolf Hellat – Narrative
Tanzania
“Mwana Hiti†– Haikaeli Gilliard & Nicholas Calvin Mwakatobe – Documentary
Sierra Leone
“Ma ŋaye ka Masaala a se ka Wɔmɛti (From God To Man)†– Lansana Mansaray – Documentary
São Tomé PrÃncipe
“The Battle of The Giants†– Katya Aragão – Documentary
Spain
“Off The Page†– Joan Oliver Nadal & Diego Gómez Tejedor – Student Film
Russia
“Why Do We Need Them†– Liudmila Komrakova – Music Film
Switzerland
“Pronto (Light Light)†– Maximilian Speidel – Music Film
Austria
“Kimyan Law (Protection Law)†– Nicola Mpunga – Music Film
