Zuma International Film Festival, facilitated by the Nigerian Film Corporation, is Nigeria's foremost film festival held annually in Abuja in collaboration with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). This festival serves as a convergence point for film professionals and enthusiasts from around the world to network, interact, and explore co-production opportunities. It recognizes cinematic excellence, promotes sustained productivity, and enhances the availability of high-quality audio-visual services. The festival also aims to entrench professionalism and profitability in cultural products and exchanges, including the export of Nigerian films into the global market. Committed to the growth, development, and sustainability of the film industry as a means of job creation and wealth generation, Zuma International Film Festival also seeks to attract foreign investment to the Nigerian film industry while boosting the export potential of Nigerian films. It prides itself as a platform for the global recognition of Nigerian arts, culture, and tourism through films.
The festival features a Market, providing opportunities for production companies, marketers, distributors, and content creators to showcase their products for funding, exhibition, distribution, and marketing.
This year’s theme: Digital Renaissance: Embracing the Future, captures the vibrant and transformative spirit of the digital age, focusing on how young creatives can leverage technology to shape their futures. This theme celebrates the fusion of creativity and innovation, emphasizing the role of digital platforms in revolutionizing the film industry.
It highlights the immense opportunities for job creation and wealth generation, encouraging young filmmakers to harness digital tools for storytelling, production, and distribution.
By embracing this digital renaissance, the festival aims to empower the next generation of filmmakers, positioning them at the forefront of global cinematic trends and economic growth.
Awards categories of Zuma Film Festival 2024 includes Best Cinematography, Best Script, Best Animation, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Documentary, Best Foreign Film, Best Student Film, Best Picture and Best Indigenous Film.
Highlights (Five days)
New Film Premiere
Screenings (Competitive & Non-Competitive)
Film Market & Exhibition (Film-X)
Master Classes/Workshops/
Annual Film Lecture
Emerging Talents Workshop
Pitching Session
Zuma Film Festival Awards Night
Venue: Zuma Light Up Night/ Opening Ceremony-Jabi Lake Mall
Main Venue: Abuja
ZUMA Awards presented to:
1.Best Animation/Cartoon
2.Best Documentary
Feature films:
3. Best Picture
4. Best Cinematography
5. Best Sound
6. Best Costume
7. Best Effects
8. Best Actor
9. Best Supporting Actor
10. Best Actress
11. Best Supporting Actress
12. Best Director
13. Best Short Film
14. Best Music Video
15. Best Skit
Indigenous Language films:
16. Best Yoruba,
17. Best Igbo
18. Best Hausa
19. Best Indigenous Nigerian Film
20. Best Foreign Film.