{"id":3201,"date":"2024-11-30T05:07:42","date_gmt":"2024-11-30T05:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africansmartphonefilmfest.com\/African-Smartphone-International-Film-Festival\/?p=3201"},"modified":"2024-11-30T15:04:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T15:04:59","slug":"official-selection-announcement-asiff-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africansmartphonefilmfest.com\/African-Smartphone-International-Film-Festival\/official-selection-announcement-asiff-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Official Selection Announcement \u2013 ASIFF 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The African Smartphone International Film Festival (ASIFF)<\/strong> is thrilled to announce the Official Selection<\/strong> for its 8th edition<\/strong>, running from December 19\u201322, 2024<\/strong>. This year\u2019s theme, \u201cNext-Gen Storytelling: Powered by Mobile,\u201d<\/strong> celebrates the creativity, diversity, and artistry of mobile filmmaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our program highlights exceptional works from talented filmmakers across the globe, spanning categories such as Documentary<\/strong>, Short Film<\/strong>, Experimental<\/strong>, and Feature Film<\/strong>. Below is the complete list of selected films:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Official Selection \u2013 ASIFF 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1948 What We Knew<\/strong> (Documentary, Experimental, Short)<\/em>
Director: Jill Daniels
Country: United Kingdom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Losing Leisure, Blantyre’s Battle<\/strong> (Documentary, Short, Television)<\/em>
Director: James Mahon
Country: United Kingdom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hidden Beach<\/strong> (Documentary, Experimental, Short)<\/em>
Directors: Elza Kephart, Ali Mhidi
Country: Morocco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Other 90 Percent<\/strong> (Documentary, Short)<\/em>
Director: Alexandra Guillossou
Country: United States<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Villain<\/strong> (Short)<\/em>
Director: Michael Gawaregious Nabih Nasr
Country: Egypt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulu in Turin<\/strong> (Experimental, Feature)<\/em>
Director: Ian Charles Lister
Country: Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replica<\/strong> (Experimental, Short)<\/em>
Director: Reham Emam
Country: Egypt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Retrospective Dream<\/strong> (Experimental, Short)<\/em>
Director: Reham Emam
Country: Egypt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Onome<\/strong> (Short)<\/em>
Director: Ayowole Samson Solomon
Country: Nigeria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distance Brings Us Closer<\/strong> (Short)<\/em>
Director: Leo Hoekstra
Country: South Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JUNE<\/strong> (Short)<\/em>
Director: Benedict Johnny
Country: Nigeria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tragic Split<\/strong> (Short)<\/em>
Director: Samuel O. Olateru
Country: Nigeria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Magic of Trails<\/strong> (Documentary, Short)<\/em>
Director: Marwa Alsorry
Country: Egypt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essence (DHET)<\/strong> (Experimental, Feature, Short, Student)<\/em>
Director: Koussay Amri
Country: Tunisia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sardina<\/strong> (Documentary, Student)<\/em>
Director: Koussay Amri
Country: Tunisia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflection<\/strong> (Short)<\/em>
Director: Appiah Ziyachat Simon
Country: Nigeria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STIMULI<\/strong> (Short)<\/em>
Director: Chukwunweike Michael Balepo
Country: Nigeria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unbroken Wings<\/strong> (Short)<\/em>
Director: Dotun Samuel Aminu-Taiwo
Country: Nigeria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AIDS<\/strong> (Feature)<\/em>
Director: Fu Fu
Country: China<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Destiny<\/strong> (Short, Student)<\/em>
Director: Sabelo Mehlo Khomo
Country: South Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SpellBound<\/strong> (Short, Student)<\/em>
Director: Sabelo Mehlo Khomo
Country: South Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SWEAT AND BLOOD<\/strong> (Short)<\/em>
Director: Ademola Adebisi
Country: Nigeria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JAMBO<\/strong> (Documentary, Student, Other)<\/em>
Director: Ilysa Spencer
Country: United States<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time<\/strong> (Short)<\/em>
Director: Abel Mekasha
Country: Ethiopia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DANFO TRIPS<\/strong> (Documentary, Experimental)<\/em>
Director: Dapo Rotimi
Country: Nigeria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Dream<\/strong> (Experimental, Short)<\/em>
Director: Dapo Rotimi
Country: Nigeria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAPA<\/strong> (Documentary, Experimental, Short)<\/em>
Director: Dapo Rotimi
Country: Nigeria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOMN<\/strong> (Experimental, Short, Other)<\/em>
Director: Cal M. Butnaru
Country: United Kingdom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unsolicited Advice from The Chwaman<\/strong> (Short)<\/em>
Directors: David Chege, Steve
Country: Kenya<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the Price?<\/strong> (Short)<\/em>
Director: Cheruiyot Byegon Amos
Country: Kenya<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requiem of Burden<\/strong> (Short, Student)<\/em>
Director: Don Otieno Okwinyi
Country: Kenya<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One Day or Day One<\/strong> (Short)<\/em>
Director: Daniel Otitochukwu Macaulay
Country: Nigeria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ogbodueni (Call of the Spirits)<\/strong> (Documentary)<\/em>
Director: Chinda Michael
Country: Nigeria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Appointed Time<\/strong> (Experimental, Student)<\/em>
Director: Winifred Allen Afahaene
Country: Nigeria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demon Dog<\/strong> (Short)<\/em>
Director: Juliana Purnell
Country: Australia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LIAR<\/strong> (Feature)<\/em>
Director: Tay Jade Barrientos
Country: Australia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voices Unheard<\/strong> (Feature)<\/em>
Director: Aaron Scully
Country: Australia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Now On<\/strong> (Short)<\/em>
Director: Aaron Scully
Country: Australia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s No Such Thing As Sahlab!<\/strong> (Short)<\/em>
Director: A. Ayoub
Country: Egypt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tea Party<\/strong> (Experimental, Short)<\/em>
Directors: Natasha Gilmore, Pupils of St Albert’s Primary
Country: United Kingdom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“HALO”<\/strong> (Experimental, Short)<\/em>
Director: Xavier (Adamss Mcgarcia)
Country: United Kingdom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Celebrate the Future of Storytelling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Join us for ASIFF 2024<\/strong> 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\u2019s festival promises to inspire and captivate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark your calendars: December 19\u201322, 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#ASIFF2024 #NextGenStorytelling #PoweredByMobile #FilmFestival<\/strong><\/p>\n

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