Ten countries which include the United States of America (USA), France, India, Morocco, Nepal, Burkina Faso, Uganda, Trinidad and Tobago among others will participate in the 6th edition of Kaduna International Film Festival.
The film festival which is slated to commence from the 22nd- 26th August, 2023 is themed: “The Globalisation of Film and Its Impact on the World.”
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Addressing a press conference in Kaduna yesterday, the founder and executive director, Kaduna International Film Festival, Mr Israel Kashim Audu said the participating countries were thoroughly screened by the foundation.
Audu said the foundation will be hosting the first northern film submission in Kano on 22nd to 23rd July, 2023 in partnership with Afristar Media, Mush Entertainment and Soundcore Group.
He also reiterated that the 2023 film festival has the European Union, Sumal Foods, Africa Magic, Alliance Française de Kaduna, the Embassy of France, Mexico in Abuja, Afristar Media, Chivita, Ezzykash media concept and Waptv as brand partners, adding that the festival will feature activities like film screenings, exhibitions, tourism, awards, panel discussions, parties, cultural displays, networking among others.
According to him “After weeks of private screening of the submitted films by the 6th Kaduna international film festival board of jurors, 52 films were selected from countries like Uganda, India, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, France, USA, Nepal, Morocco, Trinidad and Tobago among others. Although we had more entries from India while we have 13 categories of nominees for awards.
“I can confirm that nominees from different countries will be attending this year’s festival. During the festival, we shall feature activities like film screenings, exhibitions, tourism, awards, panel discussions, parties, cultural displays, networking among others.
“The film festival this year has the following brands as partners; European Union, Sumal Foods, Africa magic, Alliance Française de Kaduna state Nigeria, Embassy of France Abuja, Embassy of Mexico Abuja, Afristar media, Chivita, Ezzykash media concept and Waptv.
“We shall be hosting the first northern film summit in Kano State on 22nd and 23rd July 2023 in partnership with Afristar media, mush entertainment and soundcore group while the 6th Kaduna international film festival will begin from 22nd to 26th August 2023 at Alliance Française de Kaduna State Nigeria.
“I would say that film is vital to society. We have all watched movies or comedy programmes such as the Simpsons, South Park, Super story, New masquerade, Living in bondage and Family Guy, among others across the world. Yes, these are fictional shows, but they can be influential to some people,” he said.