Caafa International Film Festival (CIFF)
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Caafa International Film Festival (CIFF) is a touring African-based festival associated with Lagos, Nigeria, that presents international screenings across different African countries. It is notable for centering African stories, honoring young African filmmakers and filmmakers of Black/African descent, and awarding selected films with laurels, certificates, and trophies. The festival showcases feature films, short films, student films, documentaries, documentary shorts, and animation, with an emphasis on both fiction and non-fiction work from Africa and the diaspora.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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