The EDO STATE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is a gathering of movie makers, investors, distributors, exhibitors, and industry enthusiasts from across the globe.

The festival is currently among the top sought-after Film Festivals globally. Since its maiden edition in 2022, it has continually attracted massive attention to not only the film industry but also the larger creative industry in Nigeria.

The festival has been hosted by the Governor of Edo State, Nigeria, His Excellency, Godwin Obaseki since its maiden edition in 2022 in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.

The FESTIVAL equally hosts a variety of workshops, masterclasses, and special sessions, which provides a platform for upskilling delegates and bringing them up to speed with the latest trends in the film industry as well as providing resources for thousands of filmmakers and film enthusiasts, networking opportunities and a space to showcase their craft for marketing.

Films launched at the FESTIVAL have continued to gain critical recognition and reached worldwide audiences eager for fresh perspectives and new voices.

Awards & Prizes

Best English Film
Best Non-English Film
Best Feature-Length Film
Best Short Film
Best Indigenous Film
Best Director
Best Female Actor
Best Male Actor
Best Cinematographer
Best Costume
Best Make-Up
Best Editing
Best Sound
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Screenplay
Best Movie Shot with a Cellphone or Tab
Best Use of Technology Film
Best Student Film

Rules & Terms

The rules and terms of the Edo State film festival shall be subject to the collective decisions of the festival managers in regards to creating an enabling environment for the festival planners.

All Non- English movies should be sub-tilted in English.
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  • Neri Ricci Lotteringi

    Infortunato I couldn’t fly to Edo state but this festival has live screenings and looks legit !

    March 2024
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  • Rostam Nazari

    It was everything it's praised to be. Great experience. Grateful to have had my film play there. Amazing creatives/films

    January 2024
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  • Thalhath Cv

    good festival and hospitality was great

    December 2023
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  • Vicky Wanless

    There has been no replies to my messages via, email, via Facebook. Where are the list of the winners in each category? The festival has been finished over a week and still no notice or communication.

    December 2023
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  • Gaurvendra Singh

    A great platform for all Independent filmmakers to showcase their Talents, it was an honor for me as my film was lucky to be the part of official selections

    December 2023
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