{"id":2,"date":"2019-10-20T00:57:44","date_gmt":"2019-10-20T00:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/africansmartphonefilmfest.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-06-19T07:50:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T07:50:49","slug":"about-us-african-smartphone-film-festival","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/africansmartphonefilmfest.com\/African-Smartphone-International-Film-Festival\/about-us-african-smartphone-film-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"694\" src=\"http:\/\/africansmartphonefilmfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG-0512-1.png\" alt=\"Asiff logo\" class=\"wp-image-15\" style=\"width:516px;height:477px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/africansmartphonefilmfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG-0512-1.png 750w, https:\/\/africansmartphonefilmfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG-0512-1-300x278.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in <strong>2017<\/strong> by <strong>Michael Osheku<\/strong>, a Nigerian filmmaker and Events programmer based in Canada, the <strong>African SmartFilm International Film Festival (ASIFF)<\/strong> is the first smartphone film festival in Africa. ASIFF is a groundbreaking platform that celebrates films shot or made using smartphones, tablets, or PCs, reshaping the narrative of filmmaking both on the continent and globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our mission<\/strong> is to inspire and encourage professional, amateur, and aspiring filmmakers to share their stories using mobile devices, breaking traditional barriers to entry in the film industry. Smartphones, now recognized as one of the most affordable tools for filmmaking, empower creators to experiment and innovate, offering a unique blend of accessibility and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At ASIFF, we champion the <strong>innovative use of low-cost digital equipment<\/strong> to produce highly engaging and thought-provoking content. This form of filmmaking requires minimal training but opens up a world of <strong>limitless potential<\/strong>, making it possible for anyone, anywhere, to bring their stories to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Vision<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ASIFF is committed to providing emerging filmmakers with an <strong>international platform<\/strong> to showcase their ideas, talent, and creativity, regardless of budget or production quality. By doing so, we aim to democratize the art of filmmaking, giving a voice to stories that might otherwise go untold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We celebrate and share with local and international audiences the best in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Short films<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feature films<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Web videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI films<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel films<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VR\/360 Virtual Reality films<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognized among the <strong>world\u2019s best smartphone film festivals<\/strong>, ASIFF has received accolades as one of the most positively reviewed festivals by filmmakers worldwide. With a commitment to innovation and inclusivity, we continue to lead the charge in redefining what\u2019s possible in the world of filmmaking, providing a stage for creators to shine and audiences to connect with extraordinary stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us as we celebrate the boundless creativity and potential of mobile filmmaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/africansmartphonefilmfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Broken-BTS-2-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/africansmartphonefilmfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Broken-BTS-2-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/africansmartphonefilmfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Broken-BTS-2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, 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