According to Africa International Horror Film Festival official announcement, the goal of the upcoming second edition themed ‘Our Voice. Story and Identity,’ is to “reawaken the consciousness among African filmmakers and industry stakeholders on the need to explore other forms of storytelling deeply rooted in African culture and tradition.”
The events lined up for the festival include film screenings, masterclasses, panel discussions, workshops, award presentations and the Afroween Party.
For this second edition, the committee revealed the awards will be the following categories:
- Best Feature;
- Directing;
- Cinematography;
- Editing;
- Special Effects;
- Musical Score;
- Best Animation;
- Best Short;
- Audience choice Award;
- Best Experimental Film; and
- Best Student Film
Read below for the full official selection lineup.
Manifestation – Chris Eneaji Eneng | Nigeria
Choke – Mr Orimz | Nigeria
8 – Harold Holscher | South Africa
Koi Koi: The Myth – Adekunle McDouglas Lawal | Nigeria
Parable – Beer Adriaanse | South Africa
Madam Koi Koi – Stanley Bigstan Okoro | Nigeria
Natzee Zombie Carnage – Nicholas Weed | United States
H.P. Lovecraft’s Witch House – Bobby Easley | United States
Killing Time – Norberto Ramos del Val | Spain
Live Scream – Perci Intalan Philippines
Blades in the Darkness – Alex Visani | Germany
Jingles – Olumense Omonjahio | Nigeria
Shadowless – Toyosi Ige | Nigeria
Drift – Simeon Olanrewaju Hellah | Nigeria
The Washerwoman – Obi Ejikeme | United Kingdom
Two Sisters Diego – Carli | Italy
Breathe Now – Ton Ruey | Brazil
Three Ways to Dine Well – Alison Peirse | United Kingdom
Janus – Priscila Carvalho Vailones | United Kingdom
They Know It – Josué Oceguera | Mexico
Noapte – Cocus Gabriel representing “Students MMIapp, Beziers IT” | France
Camp of the Dead – Gwendalyn Chapman | United States
The 2022 Africa International Horror Film Festival will hold from 29-31 October in Lagos, Nigeria. Visit AIHFF website here to register.
