Month: May 2025

THE WINNERS OF THE 15TH EDITION EKO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2025

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BEST FEATURE FILM

THE LEGEND OF THE VAGABOND QUEEN OF LAGOS by AS AS Elijah, Akinmuyiwa Bisola, Edukpo Tina, James Taylor, Matthew Cerf, Okechukwu Samuel, Ogungbamila Temitope (Nigeria)

BEST NIGERIAN FEATURE

THE LEGEND OF THE VAGABOND QUEEN OF LAGOS by AS AS Elijah, Akinmuyiwa Bisola, Edukpo Tina, James Taylor, Matthew Cerf, Okechukwu Samuel, Ogungbamila Temitope (Nigeria)

BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILM (JOINT WINNERS)

EBROHIMIE ROAD: A Museum of Memory by Kola Tubosun  (Nigeria)

OKHALDHUNGA  by Marcel Weiß (Germany)

BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILM

THE POWER OF INTENTION  by Karolis Špinkis (Germany)

BEST SHORT FILM

ÉTOILES BRISÉES (SHATTERED STARS) by Lingouala Malcome (France)

BEST NIGERIA SHORT FILM

T’EGBON T’ABURO (Siblings) Short  Film directed by  Orire Lucky Nwani ( Nigeria)

BEST ACTOR

FEMI JACOBS –  ANJOLA Feature Film directed by Great Valentine Edochie (Nigeria)

BEST ACTRESS

TEMILOLUWA AMI-WILLIAMS – THE LEGEND OF THE VAGABOND QUEEN OF LAGOS by AS AS Elijah, Akinmuyiwa Bisola, Edukpo Tina, James Taylor, Matthew Cerf, Okechukwu Samuel, Ogungbamila Temitope (Nigeria)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR  MALE

BRIAN JERVAY – SOME KIND OF JUSTICE  by Brian Jervay (USA)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR FEMALE

HAYLEY SQUIRES –  NO WAY HOME Feature by Yousaf Ali Khan (USA)

BEST INDIGENOUS FILM

ADUNNI OGIDAN’BIRIN (THE DEFIANT CRUSADER) Indigenous by Yemi Amodu (Nigeria)

BEST ANIMATION FILM

SPACE STATION VILLAGE EP8  by Yi-Feng Kao (Taiwan)

EKO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 15TH EDITION KICKS OFF MAY 5-9,2025

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Eko international film festival is one of the largest film festivals in the African continent. It is a key part of our cultural infrastructure that inspires the country and the world at large. The 15th edition is a milestone themed to celebrate our journey so far endorsed by Lagos State Government. Join us from April 21-26, 2025, as we commemorate the 15th edition of the Eko International Film Festival (EKOIFF). This prestigious event highlights the best in cinematic arts and promotes cultural appreciation through film

The Nigerian Nollywood film industry will fully participate in this festival with their films submitted, including submissions from over 55 countries around the globe.

The President/Founder Eko International Film Festival stated  that this  festival has been hosted in Lagos State as long as fourteen years before now and it promotes the culture of cinematic projection and the hospitality that Lagos State commands through entertainment, tourism and cultural heritage.

We will be showcasing different films from all genre of life including the works from our Nigerian film industry, The  festival has done over the years in promoting diverse voices and exceptional storytelling within Africa especially and have created valuable opportunities for African filmmakers by  enriching programming with fresh, compelling contents  from across the continents. Venue: Viva Cinemas Jara Mall Ikeja  

 

Hope Obioma Opara President / Founder Eko  International Film Festival