KADIFF is the first International film festival in northern part of Nigeria, An annual five days of fun that features masters classes, tourism, exhibitions, film screenings, workshop/seminars etc. The festival was founded by Audu Israel Kashim in 2018, located in Kaduna State North west Nigeria.

Awards & Prizes

*Best actor
*Best actress
*Best Animation
*Best cinematography
*Best director
* Best student film
* Best featured film
* Best short film
* Best Experimental film
* outstanding documentary
* Best indigenous film
* KADIFF2026 achievers award

Rules & Terms

The festival committee reserves the right to exclude films which are not in conformity with aims of the festival or which will offend the national feelings and susceptibilities of any participating country, or are likely to promote racial discrimination. Films not presenting sufficient technical qualities for good public screening can also be refused.

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  • Omotilewa Odeyemi

    Very helpful to my career. Thank you Kaduna film festival

    September 2025
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  • Santosh Ram

    Excellent Film Festival . My Film The Story of Yuvraj and Shahajahan was selected for 2025 edition. I am really Grateful to all the committee and festival organizer for such great platform for filmmakers all over the world . Thank You .

    September 2025
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  • TOLULOPE Odebunmi

    It was great at rhe end my film won best short film.

    September 2025
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  • Brian Kabogozza

    An Award winner from the festival. I couldn't attend it but I was following the event. I can't wait to attend future editions.

    September 2025
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  • MACCCC A

    Brilliant engagement and very professional

    September 2025
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