The fifth edition of the Film Festival kicked off with a star studded opening night, on Sunday, November 8, 2015, at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, The Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, Lagos.
The festival kicked off with the premiere of the movie "Mediterranea," a film by Jonas Carpignano, and closed on Friday 13, 2014, with Genevieve Nnaji's much anticipated movie "Road to Yesterday."
The week which has been an interesting one, had a lot to offer. From classes to training, movie screenings and of course, night parties.
The awards night of the 2015 edition of the Film Festival is currently going on at Eko Atlantic, and Pulse Nigeria is set to bring you list of winners as announced.
Full List of Winners
- Best Short Film
"Hex" and "The Encounter"
- Best Student Short Film
"Joy"
- Best Animation
"Legacy of Rubies"
- Best Short Film on the Continent
"Alma"
- Audience Choice Awards
"Silent Tears"
- Best Actor
Charlie Vundla
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playTope Tedela at AFRIFF 2015 Awards/gala night
The first edition of the film festival took place in 2010, in Port Harcourt. The 2011 edition held in Lagos, while the 2013 and 2014 edition held in Calabar.
On Saturday, October 3, 2015, the 2015 edition of the AFRIFF Film Selection Soiree held in Lagos, Nigeria.
At the soiree, organizers unveiled a total of selected 180 films, out of which 155 were in competition.
