The Nollywood Travel Film Festival (NTFF) is an annual film festival established to promote Nigerian films to international audiences.
History The Nollywood Travel Film Festival was founded in 2017 by Mykel Parish, The festival was established to promote Nigerian cinema, music, and tourism to international audiences. Its first edition was held in Toronto, Canada, from 5 to 7 May 2017.
The 2018 edition was held in Atlanta, Georgia, where filmmakers and actors got together for film screenings. The festival has also taken place in cities such as Atlanta, Hamburg, Berlin, Glasgow, Helsinki, Paris, Oslo, Amsterdam, Lima, Italy, and Athens.
The 2022 edition took place in Athens from May 27- 29, focusing on the theme "Experience Nollywood." With support from the Nigerian mission in Greece and various organizations, including the Association of Movie Producers, the Directors Guild of Nigeria, and the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
Notable film premieres
Films screened or premiered at the Nollywood Travel Film Festival (NTFF) have included Kada River, Alter Ego, Dear Affy, Isoken, The Women, We Don’t Live Here Anymore, Collision Course, Citation (film), Eagle Wings, 10 Days in Sun City, Catch.er, Lotanna, Lost in London, Excess Luggage, Esohe, Mansoor, Oloibiri, Unveil, Slow Country, and Lockdown.
Notable award recipient
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde received the Best Actress award for her role in Alter Ego, while Richard Mofe-Damijo was recognized with an award for Most Outstanding Individual in Nollywood. In 2024, Uchechi Treasure received the NTFF Best Teen Actress Award.
Events and activities Film Screenings Panel Discussions Workshops Awards Ceremonies
Awards
2017 Nollywood Travel Film Festival Awards +AwardsAwardWinnerBest ActressOmotola Jalade-Ekeinde from the film Alter Ego 2018 Nollywood Travel Film Festival Awards +Category AwardsAwardWinnerMost Outstanding IndividualRichard Mofe-Damijo Best ScreenplayIke NnaebueBest Music ScoreMichael Truth Ogunlade from the film The EncounterBest CinematographerAdekunle Nodash from the film The EncounterBest Nollywood Film in DiasporaA little too lateBest ProducerNeville Sajere from the film A little too lateBest Actress Queen NwokoyeBest ActorKalu IkeagwuBest DirectorNiyi Akinmolayan from the film The Wedding Party 2Best Nigerian FilmThe Wedding Party 2 2024 Nollywood Travel Film Festival Awards +AwardsAwardWinnerBest Teen ActressUchechi Treasure Okonkwo (Nigeria)
Chronology of NTFF EditionYearVenueCompetitive 1st12 – 16 September 2017Toronto, Canada 2nd9 – 13 May 2018Hamburg, Germany 3rdOctober 2018University of Toronto 4th23 February 2020Glasgow 5th5 – 7 October 2023Amsterdam, Netherlands 6th14 –17 January 2024Milan, Italy 7th15 – 19 May 2024Athens, Greece
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