African Film Festival Atlanta Partners with Nollywood Travel Film Festival to Expand the Global Reach of Nigerian Cinema
[ATLANTA, GA] (January 6th, 2025) – The African Film Festival Atlanta (AFFATL) powered by the African Film & Arts Foundation Inc. (AFAF) is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with the Nollywood Travel Film Festival (NTFF), Nigeria’s premier travel film festival. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in promoting African cinema, storytelling, and culture on a global scale. The AFFATL is scheduled for March 13th – 17th, 2025.
The goal of AFFATL is to be part of the conversation as well as provide action-driven input in improving the image of the continent through the showcase of films that change the narrative of people of African descent. By integrating with Atlanta’s unique features as a dynamic social, educational, artistic, cultural and film production hub, AFFATL’s goal is to showcase passions, subtleties and trends in African cinema.
Celebrating the Power of Nollywood Beyond Borders
Launched in 2017 in Toronto, Canada, the Nollywood Travel Film Festival (NTFF) is dedicated to taking Nigerian cinema to international destinations. The festival has showcased the richness of Nollywood in cities like New York, Atlanta, Berlin, Oslo, and Amsterdam, creating opportunities for filmmakers, actors, and producers to connect with new audiences, secure trade deals, and explore financing options.
“This partnership is an incredible opportunity for us to support the growth of African cinema,” notes Mojisola Sonoiki, Festival Director of AFFATL. “Together with the Nollywood Travel Film Festival, we are not just showcasing films but building global networks, uncovering new markets, and inspiring future generations of African storytellers.”
Expanding Horizons for African Filmmakers and Audiences
Founder and Festival Director of NTFF Mykel Parish expresses his enthusiasm around this collaboration – “we are excited to bring this unique celebration of Nigeria cinema to Atlanta and look forward to sharing the magic of Nollywood with our audience at the African Film Festival Atlanta. With our focus on bringing the best of Nollywood to diverse audiences, NTFF has redefined how Nigerian cinema is perceived around the world. This partnership with AFFATL will take this mission further, offering filmmakers, producers, and industry stakeholders even more avenues to connect, collaborate, and create.”
Through this partnership, AFFATL will support NTFF’s mission of fostering cultural exchange and innovation by amplifying the voices of African filmmakers and offering a platform for their stories to thrive internationally.
As part of this partnership, AFFATL and NTFF will host several events to celebrate African cinema and its global impact. Stay tuned for more details about upcoming screenings, masterclasses, and networking sessions!
What to Expect
As part of this partnership, AFFATL and NTFF will host a variety of events during the festival, including:
- Screenings of world-class films from African and global filmmakers.
- Interactive workshops and thought-provoking discussions co-hosted by industry experts.
- Networking sessions that connect filmmakers, producers, and audiences.
- Masterclasses to inspire and equip the next generation of storytellers.
- Jollof “N” Chill: A Nigerian themed cocktail reception with the movers and shakers of Nollywood including popular YouTube creators, Nigerian influencers and others.
Stay tuned for additional announcements about these exciting events and collaborations!
About AFAF
The African Film & Arts Foundation (AFAF) is a non-profit 501(C)(3) media arts organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, that aims to be a conduit for changing the imagery and narrative of Africans and people of African descent through the lens of arts and culture.
Launched in 2019, AFAF partly realizes its mission through two of its signature events: Cinema for the Culture (CFC), a monthly film screening, and conversation sessions with filmmakers and the African Film Festival Atlanta. The inauguration of ‘Cinema for the Culture’ was funded by Georgia Humanities and Sudan’s official submission to the 2021 Academy Awards – “You Will Die at Twenty,” directed by Amjad Abu Alala, was the film screened.