KADIFF UPDATES

KADIFF APPOINTS ZONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COORDINATOR FOR ITS 9TH EDITION  The Kaduna international film festival has appointed Zonal and international Coordinators ahead of the 9th Kaduna international film festival scheduled to hold from 25th to 29th August 2026 with the theme "Cultural Renaissance" .  The Coordinators Includes; NORTH CENTRAL  * HOOMSUK JIBRIN  * CARTOON FILMS TV * LOUIS WISE  * UMAR ALI YAKUBU  NORTH WEST  * MANSOOR SADIQ  * OLADIMEJI OLUWASEGUN  * ABDALLAH AMDAZ  * MC KAYODE  NORTH EAST  * ABUBAKAR DAN BAIWA  * GAMBO USMAN KONA  SOUTH WEST  * ZACK FRANCIS INEYDO  SOUTH EAST  * JP NWANGANGA SOUTH SOUTH  * HRH SNAZZY INTERNATIONAL COORDINATORS * NOMI MZAMANE - SOUTH AFRICA  * KWEZI PATRICK - UGANDA * ASHIRAF MULIMA - UGANDA * NAKAFEERO SHAMIRAH SUZAN - UGANDA Audu Kashim Israel, Executive Director Kaduna international film festival in his remark congratulates and appreciates t...

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KADIFF AUDU KASHIM ISRAEL FELICITATES WITH CHRISTIAN FAITHFUL AT CHRISTMAS The Executive Director Kaduna international film festival Audu Kashim Israel Felicitates with Christians at Christmas 2025. In his message he highlights the significance of Christmas.  The word Christmas means “Christ’s mass” or “mass on Christ’s day.” The term originated from the Middle English Christemasse, which came from the Old English Cristes mæsse. (In Roman Catholicism and certain other Christian groups, a mass is a celebration of the Eucharist.) Christmas is a Christian festival to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmastime, running from Advent (a 4 week time of preparation and waiting) through Epiphany, is a season rich with countless religious and secular traditions that bring together family, faith, and culture while emphasizing themes of hope, joy, generosity, and goodwill. Christmas is a major time for family gatherings, reconnecting, and strengthening bonds. The festival ...

KADIFF APPOINTS DR. CHARLES OKWUOWULU (DGN) AS HEAD OF THE NINE MEMBER BOARD OF JURORS FOR THE SECOND TIME   The Kaduna international film festival is set to host its 9th edition in 2026 in the beautiful city of Kaduna state Nigeria with the theme "Cultural Renaissance" in view of this the festival has appointed Dr. Charles Okwuowulu DGN, to serve as a head board of Jurors for the second time.  Other members on the board are; * Dr. Charles Okwuowulu DGN (Nigeria) - Head, board of Jurors  * Assistant Prof. Atul Marewad (India) * Dr. Finest Uwaoma (Nigeria) * Alison Richards (United Kingdom)  * Yinka Ogun (Nigeria) * Luliia Pereverzev (Russia) * John Coster (United Kingdom) * Princess Farida Ndausi (Uganda)  * Nasiru Muhammad (Nigeria) This appointment is due to their contributions, determination and commitment to the growth of the film and creative industry in Africa. We believe they will bring their wealth of experience and fairness to the success of the 9t...

 THE NATIONAL TROUPE OF NIGERIA ENDORSES THE 8TH KADUNA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL The National Troupe of Nigeria an agency of Nigeria's Federal ministry of arts, culture, tourism and creative economy has endorsed the Kaduna international film festival upcoming 8th edition scheduled to hold from 26th to 30th August 2025 with the theme "Film for social change" . In the endorsement letter personally signed by Hajiya Kaltume Bulama Gana fsna the Artistic director and CEO National Troupe of Nigeria dated 14th July 2025 the agency acknowledged the visionary leadership of the Executive Director Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF) and his active role as Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Film Festivals Association(NFFA) which have significantly advanced the visibility of Nigerian cinema on both national and international platforms. His commitment to fostering artistic excellence, cross-cultural exchange, and youth engagement through the creative industries align strongly wit...

KADIFF PARTNERS EL'S EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION TO EMPOWER YOUTHS AT THE 8TH KADIFF Kaduna international film festival has announced a new partnership with El's empowerment foundation to empower 200 youths during the 8th Kaduna international film festival in Skills acquisition.  The Executive Director Kaduna international film festival and Vice chairman Nigerian film festivals Association Audu Kashim Israel announced the good news today, He also mentioned that this will be one of the new activities to be included in the festival since it started in 2018. "The theme for the film festival this year is "Film for social change" For me impact is key, it is my joy to support the youth and creatives in their various skills and talents".  The Skills acquisition are Hand bugger, Pizza, Yogurt, Custard, Bournvita, Body wash, Humra, Turaren wuta, Paint making, Palm oil asu rice. The training will take place for three days within the 5-day film festival.  "In a special...

 THE FOUNDER OF KADIFF AUDU KASHIM ISRAEL FELICITATES WITH MUSLIM FAITHFUL AT EID-AL-ADHA The Executive Director Kaduna international film festival and Vice chairman Nigerian film festivals Association Audu Kashim Israel felicitates with Muslim faithful around the world on this year's Eid-Al-Adha celebration.  Audu in his message reads - "Eid al-Adha, also known as Eid al-Kabir, is a major Islamic festival commemorating the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael) as an act of obedience to God's command. While Ismail was ultimately replaced by a ram, the story emphasizes themes of submission to divine will, sacrifice, and generosity. The festival is celebrated worldwide by Muslims, with Qurbani (animal sacrifice) and sharing with the less fortunate being central practices". This story can also be found in the Bible though with little similarities. According to the Bible, God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac. However, i...