Africa International Christian Film Festival (AICFF) Announces Debut Dates in Nigeria

By Elegbede Abiodun

The Africa International Christian Film Festival (AICFF) has officially announced June 3–6, 2026 as the dates for its maiden edition, scheduled to hold in Abuja, Nigeria.

AICFF, a continental platform dedicated to amplifying Christian films from Africa and around the world, while strengthening production quality, professional training, distribution, and market access for faith-based content within Africa will shapen a new narrative in Christian based films.

• The festival will feature: Film screenings from Africa and the global Christian film community;

• Panel discussions and industry conversations;

• Professional workshops and trainings;

• A Christian Film Market connecting filmmakers with distributors, broadcasters, and platforms.

Speaking on the vision behind AICFF, the Festival Convener, Ambassador Bright Wonder Obasi, noted that the festival was created to serve as a gateway for global Christian films into Africa and a launchpad for African stories to reach the world.

AICFF also invites Christian filmmakers from Africa and across the world to submit feature films, documentaries, short films, animations, and faith-inspired content that reflect biblical values, excellence in storytelling, and cultural relevance.

Obasi also assured participants that the selected films will be showcased to:

• International festival partners;

• Broadcasters and Christian media networks;

• Distributors and streaming platforms;

• Industry leaders and faith-based institutions.

With Africa’s rapidly growing Christian population and creative economy, AICFF aims to position the continent as a recognized global hub for Christian cinema.

Submissions are now open via www.filmfreeway.com/AICFFA. With the deadline set for March 31, 2026.

For More on AICFF, contact Bright Wonder Obasi

Africa International Christian Film Festival (AICFF) |aicff.gocinema@gmail.com

www.gosplecinemaint.com/AICFF