TAFM “The Annual Film Mischief Festival 2023: Celebrating African Creativity and Innovation”

TAFM “The Annual Film Mischief Festival 2023

TAFM Festival Returns with an Exciting 2023 Lineup

The Annual Film Mischief (TAFM) festival is back with its second Pan African edition, set to showcase 22 selections from independent filmmakers in Africa. With the theme “Shoot The Culture,” the festival aims to present stories that celebrate African uniqueness in an innovative and global way. Film Rats Founder, Chukwu Martin, explains that TAFM is dedicated to promoting film education and documentation to improve filmmaking in Africa. This year, the festival captures the stories of filmmakers across Africa, spotlighting their works to celebrate unique styles and storytellers who go the extra mile to shoot the culture and redefine the narrative of the African experience.

TAFM “The Annual Film Mischief Festival 2023

This year’s official selections, which include documentaries and short films, have tripled in number from last year, with submissions from all over the continent. Uche Chika Elumelu, one of TAFM’s Festival Director duo, expresses excitement about the crop of filmmakers showcased this year, saying that nothing says “Young & African” quite like the vibrant push towards global acclaim. The festival is honoured to be a part of that narrative.

The festival’s virtual day tradition will continue this year, dedicating one day to virtual screenings and mischief sessions/discussions with industry professionals on interesting topics. TAFM will also hold its first annual FilmTech conference in partnership with Impact Hub Lagos’s Creative Fridays platform. The conference, tagged “Innovation For Local,” is for key creators and innovators, startups, and other stakeholders in the FilmTech space. The goal is to discuss initiatives that will pave the way for a globally competitive talent pool to effectively compete in the fourth revolution.

About TAFM’s Principal

TAFM’s jury is headed by Nwakaego Boyo, an award-winning actress and producer with 30 years of experience in consulting, producing, and financing films and media content. Other members of the jury include Ghanaian filmmaker Amartei Armar, Ugandan filmmaker Loukman Ali, Ghanaian film editor Magdalene Morton, and South African cinematographer Kabelo Thathe.

The festival, a program of The Film Rats Club, is sponsored by Viva Cinemas Nigeria, Impact Hub Lagos, Albantsho, mPharma & Cadbury PLC. This year’s edition, free to all, holds from April 27-30, 2023, with physical screenings in Lagos, Abuja, and Accra.

The Annual Film Mischief festival is a platform for African independent filmmakers to showcase their works to a global audience. It provides an opportunity for talented filmmakers to tell their stories and redefine the African narrative. With the support of its sponsors and partners, TAFM is set to continue its tradition of promoting film education and documentation in Africa.

Celebrating African Culture: This Year’s Theme and Selections

This year’s festival promises to be an unforgettable experience for movie enthusiasts, filmmakers, and industry professionals alike. With a lineup of 22 selections, including documentaries and short films, the festival aims to tell stories that reflect and celebrate the African culture in a unique and innovative way.

The festival’s theme for this year, “Shoot The Culture,” emphasizes the importance of showcasing and celebrating unique styles and storytellers who go the extra mile to redefine the African experience. This year’s edition is also open to other African countries, which allows filmmakers from across the continent to participate and showcase their work.

TAFM is dedicated to promoting film education and documentation towards improving filmmaking in Africa. This year, the festival aims to capture the stories of filmmakers across the continent and spotlight them and their works. The festival directors are excited about the crop of filmmakers showcased this year, as nothing says “Young & African” quite like the vibrant push towards global acclaim.

The festival’s official selections include short films such as “Kill the Imposter,” “Gbese,” “Ogun Ola,” “The Broken Mask,” “Samaria,” and “My Mama Na Ashewo.” These films are a testament to the creativity and diversity of African filmmakers and highlight the rich cultural experiences that the continent has to offer.

Jury Members for TAFM Festival 2023 Announced

TAFM “The Annual Film Mischief Festival 2023

The festival’s jury is headed by Nwakaego Boyo, an award-winning actress and producer with 30 years of experience in consulting, producing, and financing films and media content. Boyo will be joined by Ghanaian filmmaker Amartei Armar, Ugandan filmmaker Loukman Ali, Ghanaian film editor Magdalene Morton, and South African cinematographer Kabelo Thathe. The jury will evaluate the films based on their artistic merit, originality, and relevance to the festival’s theme.

TAFM will also continue its virtual day tradition, dedicating one day for virtual screenings and mischief sessions/discussions with industry professionals on interesting topics. Additionally, the festival will hold its first annual FilmTech conference, in partnership with Impact Hub Lagos’s Creative Fridays platform. The conference, tagged “Innovation For Local,” is for key creators & innovators, startups, and other stakeholders in the FilmTech space. It aims to spotlight the growth of local solutions to local problems in the African film industry and discuss initiatives that will pave the way for a globally competitive talent pool to effectively compete in the 4th revolution.

TAFM is sponsored by Viva Cinemas Nigeria, Impact Hub Lagos, Albantsho, mPharma & Cadbury PLC. This year’s edition is free to all and will be held from April 27-30, 2023, with physical screenings in Lagos, Abuja, and Accra.

Overall, The Annual Film Mischief festival promises to be an exciting and innovative celebration of African film and culture. It provides a platform for independent filmmakers to showcase their work and promotes film education and documentation towards improving filmmaking in Africa. With its diverse lineup of films, virtual screenings, and the FilmTech conference, the festival offers an excellent opportunity for movie enthusiasts, filmmakers, and industry professionals to engage with and learn from each other.

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