Royal Cocoa International Film Festivals
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Royal Cocoa International Film Festivals (RCIFF) is a Nigeria-based festival launched in 2021 as part of the Cocoa Festival in Osun State and organized by the Eti-Oni Development Group. It is notable for linking cinema with cocoa heritage and for standing out as the first film festival founded by a reigning monarchy in Nigeria, while also staging multiple festival events each year and parallel screenings in marketplaces. The program showcases narrative features and shorts, documentaries, animation, smartphone films, and thematic works on climate change, conservation, African cinema, indigenous stories, and peace and tolerance.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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