Press Releas: BIFIF changes Date from 25th - 28th October 2023 to new dates Nov 15th - 18th 2023

By: Manoah Kikekon 

The Organizers of Badagry International Film Festival have decided to change the date of the festival due to unforeseen circumstances, and have apologised for the change of date. The new date is 15th to 18th of November 2023.

 

In a press release made available to newsmen on Tuesday, by the festival CEO Viyon Awhanse, the event was initially scheduled to hold from 25th to 28th of October, but it is now rescheduled to hold on the 15th to 18th of November, 2023.

The festival, which will take place at the Lagos Theatres in the historic town of Badagry, Lagos, is currently accepting submissions via Film Freeway.

The festival promises to showcase independent films from filmmakers around the world, as well as VIP events, filmmaker panels, and an awards ceremony. This inaugural film festival is part of the BIFIF mission to support and develop the artistic appreciation, educational opportunities, and growth of independent film in and around Badagry, Africa, and people of African descent. The foundation’s primary functions, through the film festival, are to promote the exhibition of independent films and support future filmmaking endeavours through scholarship opportunities.

The Press Release reads:

BADAGRY INTERNATIONAL FILM, CULTURAL & SPORTS FESTIVAL 2023

PRESS RELEASE

The Organizers of the Badagry International Film Festival have decided to shift the festival scheduled to hold from 25th - 28th October 2023 to new dates Nov 15th - 18th 2023. 

This is due to some unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. We sincerely apologise for the shift in dates. This is also to enable us get all logistics in place. We regret any inconvenience this might cause in your already planned schedule. 

We look forward to welcoming you to Badagry in November 2023.Furthermore, our film festival will serve as a platform for exploring new insights and perspectives that can inspire societal change. Filmmakers and participants from diverse backgrounds will come together to share their stories and forge meaningful connections that can shape the future of our historical identity.

For more information, please visit our festival website at www.bifif.com. 

For media enquiries contact

Egar +234 809 838 7837

Segun +234 7080 078 666

Viyon +234 8033 202 788

or

[email protected] 

We look forward to welcoming you! Cheers!