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African International Documentary Festival Foundation

Promoting young talented, under-represented storytellers and documentary producers to global prominence, while showcasing the continent's rich cultural heritage and history. Empowering social entrepreneurs for social Impact.

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African International Documentary Festival Foundation

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African International Documentary Festival Foundation

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African International Documentary Festival Foundation

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African International Documentary Festival Foundation

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African International Documentary Festival Foundation

NANNS Honors AFIDFF Director General with "Icon of Youth Development" Award

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Inauguration of the Implementing Committee for UNESCO World Heritage Volunteer Initiative

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UNESCO World Heritage Volunteers Initiative 2024 Implementing Committee Visit’s Taraba State Governor

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Tiny kingdom in Nigeria celebrates as threat from Boko Haram fades

The African International Documentary Festival Foundation

The African International Documentary Festival Foundation (AFIDFF) is a premier organisation founded on the ideals of discovering and promoting young, talented, under privileged journalist and documentary producers to global prominence. AFIDFF strategically plans to inspire the creation and expansion of businesses in the areas of filmmaking and documentary across African communities to become social development influencers and catalysts to economic growth and sustainability in their local communities.

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The Africa you don’t see

We are promoting good content and showcasing the African heritage

Vision Statement

Our vision is to be a global influence in great documentaries from Africans and Diaspora; to be Africa’s most dynamic festival involved in the promotion of good contents and film makers/storytellers.

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Our Target Audience

The AFIDF is designed to target young talented, under-discovered, journalists and documentary producers who are yet to be recognized around the world. We aim to reach all who want to learn and enjoy great African culture.

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Objectives & Goals

The African International Documentary Festival has huge ambitions in creating a global platform for filmmakers in the area of the objective documentary. We are poised with healthy content from Africa and its connection to the Diaspora.

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The Voice of the Dreamer

The Voice of the Dreamers is a social outreach campaign initiative carried out by the AFIDFF and global partners with its objective aimed at giving strength to the voices of the margins in Africa and the rest of the world.

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Visionary Voices Africa

Join visionary storytellers, industry experts, and successful creators. Delve into the art of storytelling and its immense potential for impact and income.

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Volunteer Community

We believe in the transformative power of collective action. Our dedicated community of volunteers plays a crucial role in turning compassion into meaningful change.

By joining our volunteer program, you become an essential part of our mission to create a positive impact on a global scale.

Featured Programmes

African Documentary Festival (ADF)

Malabo 2023

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UNESCO WHV Initiative 2024

Theme: Working On The Future

Gashaka Gumti National Park
17th - 27th September 2024
Sukur Cultural Heritage Site
6th - 17th October 2024

World Heritage Volunteers Initiative

The Initiative aims to sensitize and develop an appreciation of World Heritage values through concrete hands-on activities, awareness-raising campaigns, and skills training

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Social Enterprise Programme

Supporting social entrepreneurship and community projects by sharing knowledge, collaborating, human resource supply, and financial sustainability, including partnerships with local and international stakeholders to build Africa’s social entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem.

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