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The African Smartphone International Film Festival (ASIFF) is thrilled to announce the Official Selection for its 8th edition, running from December 19–22, 2024. This year’s theme, “Next-Gen Storytelling: Powered by Mobile,” celebrates the creativity, diversity, and artistry of mobile filmmaking.
Our program highlights exceptional works from talented filmmakers across the globe, spanning categories such as Documentary, Short Film, Experimental, and Feature Film. Below is the complete list of selected films:
Official Selection – ASIFF 2024
1948 What We Knew (Documentary, Experimental, Short)
Director: Jill Daniels
Country: United Kingdom
Losing Leisure, Blantyre’s Battle (Documentary, Short, Television)
Director: James Mahon
Country: United Kingdom
The Hidden Beach (Documentary, Experimental, Short)
Directors: Elza Kephart, Ali Mhidi
Country: Morocco
The Other 90 Percent (Documentary, Short)
Director: Alexandra Guillossou
Country: United States
The Villain (Short)
Director: Michael Gawaregious Nabih Nasr
Country: Egypt
Lulu in Turin (Experimental, Feature)
Director: Ian Charles Lister
Country: Italy
Replica (Experimental, Short)
Director: Reham Emam
Country: Egypt
Retrospective Dream (Experimental, Short)
Director: Reham Emam
Country: Egypt
Onome (Short)
Director: Ayowole Samson Solomon
Country: Nigeria
Distance Brings Us Closer (Short)
Director: Leo Hoekstra
Country: South Africa
JUNE (Short)
Director: Benedict Johnny
Country: Nigeria
The Tragic Split (Short)
Director: Samuel O. Olateru
Country: Nigeria
The Magic of Trails (Documentary, Short)
Director: Marwa Alsorry
Country: Egypt
Essence (DHET) (Experimental, Feature, Short, Student)
Director: Koussay Amri
Country: Tunisia
Sardina (Documentary, Student)
Director: Koussay Amri
Country: Tunisia
Reflection (Short)
Director: Appiah Ziyachat Simon
Country: Nigeria
STIMULI (Short)
Director: Chukwunweike Michael Balepo
Country: Nigeria
Unbroken Wings (Short)
Director: Dotun Samuel Aminu-Taiwo
Country: Nigeria
AIDS (Feature)
Director: Fu Fu
Country: China
Destiny (Short, Student)
Director: Sabelo Mehlo Khomo
Country: South Africa
SpellBound (Short, Student)
Director: Sabelo Mehlo Khomo
Country: South Africa
SWEAT AND BLOOD (Short)
Director: Ademola Adebisi
Country: Nigeria
JAMBO (Documentary, Student, Other)
Director: Ilysa Spencer
Country: United States
Time (Short)
Director: Abel Mekasha
Country: Ethiopia
DANFO TRIPS (Documentary, Experimental)
Director: Dapo Rotimi
Country: Nigeria
A Dream (Experimental, Short)
Director: Dapo Rotimi
Country: Nigeria
SAPA (Documentary, Experimental, Short)
Director: Dapo Rotimi
Country: Nigeria
SOMN (Experimental, Short, Other)
Director: Cal M. Butnaru
Country: United Kingdom
Unsolicited Advice from The Chwaman (Short)
Directors: David Chege, Steve
Country: Kenya
What’s the Price? (Short)
Director: Cheruiyot Byegon Amos
Country: Kenya
Requiem of Burden (Short, Student)
Director: Don Otieno Okwinyi
Country: Kenya
One Day or Day One (Short)
Director: Daniel Otitochukwu Macaulay
Country: Nigeria
Ogbodueni (Call of the Spirits) (Documentary)
Director: Chinda Michael
Country: Nigeria
The Appointed Time (Experimental, Student)
Director: Winifred Allen Afahaene
Country: Nigeria
Demon Dog (Short)
Director: Juliana Purnell
Country: Australia
LIAR (Feature)
Director: Tay Jade Barrientos
Country: Australia
Voices Unheard (Feature)
Director: Aaron Scully
Country: Australia
From Now On (Short)
Director: Aaron Scully
Country: Australia
There’s No Such Thing As Sahlab! (Short)
Director: A. Ayoub
Country: Egypt
The Tea Party (Experimental, Short)
Directors: Natasha Gilmore, Pupils of St Albert’s Primary
Country: United Kingdom
“HALO” (Experimental, Short)
Director: Xavier (Adamss Mcgarcia)
Country: United Kingdom
Celebrate the Future of Storytelling
Join us for ASIFF 2024 to experience these exceptional films, engage with groundbreaking creators, and explore the possibilities of mobile filmmaking. With a dynamic program of screenings, workshops, and Q&A sessions, this year’s festival promises to inspire and captivate.
Mark your calendars: December 19–22, 2024.
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