The annual Eko International Film Festival (EKOIFF) is an international film festival in the coastal mega-city of Lagos of an estimated population of 21 million (2017) in southwestern Nigeria
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It was founded and established by Hope Obioma Opara in 2009 and Hope Obioma Opara is the also the CEO of Supple Communications Limited under which the festival is Holden. He is also the publisher of Supple magazine a film festivals and culture magazine in Africa showing previews and reviews of movies and interviews on www.supplemagazine.org.

The mission of Eko International Film Festival is to promote the appreciation of Arts and Culture through the motion picture arts and sciences and increase tourism in Nigeria.

Eko International Film festival is owned (Trade Mark and Copy Right) and organized by Supple Communications Limited.

The inaugural edition was held in the megacity of Lagos in summer, July 7-12, 2010, at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas of The Palms in Lekki, Lagos, with filmmakers from Nigeria, Kenya, UK, Germany, France, Spain and America.

The subsequent editions were held at the Silverbird Cinemas of the Silverbird Galleria on Victoria Island, Lagos and Viva Cinemas Ikeja Lagos till date

Our film festival is on her 17th edition slated to take place in May 03 - 05, 2027

Awards & Prizes

EKO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS

Best feature Film

Best Nigerian Film

Best Director

Best Screen Play
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Best Actor

Best Actress

Best Supporting Actor

Best Supporting Actress

Best Feature Documentary Film

Best Short Documentary Film

Best Indigenous Film

Best Short Film

Best Nigeria Short Film

Best Film Animation

Rules & Terms

ELIGIBILITY

Films must fit into one of the seven categories:Feature Film, Short Film, Fiction, Documentaries,Short Documentaries,Indigenous Film)Sub titled in English),Animation

All music and other copyrighted materials used in the films must be original or filmmakers must have obtained permission in writing from the owner, such permissions to be submitted with the film.

All films must be submitted in English or subtitled in English.

GENERAL RULES:

Films must be "For Festival Purpose only" and for festival screening.
- All entries must be watermarked in a way that does not impair viewing during the screening process and should be in these forms and media-formats - it is preferred that your film is provided in Mp4 format, and must be at least High Definition quality and nothing less. Officially it is video with a resolution of 1280×720 (720p) or 1920×1080 (1080i or 1080p).
All of the formats are widescreen 16:9 and display between 24 and 60 frames per second.
Preview format should be digital submission, either through a submission platform, or via a hosting platform like Vimeo. If digital submission is impossible for you, drop us an email and we'll work something out. (submissions@ekoiff.org)
If you are submitting more than one entry, a separate submission is required for each film.

Films must be available for screening during the Eko International Film Festival. Always creat down load option on your filmfreeway platfrm to enable us send a request for your approval. This make it easier to have your film on time .

Additional Narrative Feature Film Entry Requirements:

Feature-length Films must be 50 minutes or longer (recommended length 125 minutes).
Open to anyone (and all nationalities) who wishes to enter.

Additional Narrative Short Film Entry Requirements:

Films must be short narratives of less than 50 minutes or less (recommended length 10 minutes).
Open to anyone who wishes to enter.

Additional Narrative Student Short Film Entry Requirements:

Films must be short narratives of less than 50 minutes or less (recommended length 10 minutes).
Open only to students (must include proof of enrollment from accredited university or college).

Additional Documentary Feature Films Requirements

Films must be Documentaries, 50 minutes or longer
Open to anyone who wishes to enter.
Additional Documentary Short Film Requirements
Films must be Short Documentaries, less than 50 minutes
Open to anyone who wishes to enter.

SUBMISSION IS $12 Feature Film ; Short film $8
In a similar respect the EKOIFF does not solicit films to be in competition.
Only films submitted will be considered for competition.
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Safety and piracy issue

The festival is concerned that filmmakers' rights should be protected against piracy. EKOIFF is establishing procedures that will guarantee these are up to profession's best practice. .
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  • Ioulia Lymperopoulou

    My Team and I are so very honoured, happy and proud that my short experimental film «POETRIX» was ✅️ Officially Selected in Eko International Film Festival 2026 in the Category of Short Film Animation. Thank you! 💝🌞🙏

    June 2026
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  • Chrystal Rose

    A worthy festival to participate in. It was great for my independent film, 'Reparations'.

    June 2026
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  • Paper Horse Pictures

    Based on the submission experience and communication alone, Eko International Film Festival made an excellent impression. Even without attending in person, the festival felt highly professional, well organized, and deeply committed to independent film. Communication was clear, timely, and thoughtful, reflecting a team that genuinely respects filmmakers and their work. From a distance, it’s easy to see the care and intention behind the programming and overall experience. It’s absolutely a festival we would be excited to return to and continue supporting in the future.

    June 2026
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  • Vicky Plancher

    Great Festival! Their communication throughout the process was top tier.

    June 2026
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  • Chih-Li Chang

    "Miss You to the Stars", one of 67 episodes of Giwas animation series, is honored as the BEST ANIMATION FILM. It encourages our efforts for the coming 14 episodes of the next season. We will be very delighted to share a new one with the Festival and the audience in Nigeria soon.

    December 2025
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