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ENIFF 2025 Partners National Council for Arts and Culture
The Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival (ENIFF) has announced its 6th edition, scheduled for November 26–29, 2025, with the theme: ‘Reimagine. Rethink. Reframe’.
The theme invites filmmakers, creatives, and audiences to challenge conventional narratives and embrace new perspectives that reflect the evolving cultural and social realities of Africa.
ENIFF is excited to enter a strategic partnership with the National Council for Arts and Culture Nigeria (NCAC). The 2025 festival coincides with NCAC’s 2025 National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) themed “Connected Culture.” Recognized as Nigeria’s “Cultural Olympics,” this week-long celebration features participation from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with over 5,000 cultural competitors expected and audiences of over 100, 000 expected through the week.
Director-General of NCAC, Obi Asika, emphasises the importance of the collaboration: “Our partnership with ENIFF epitomizes the power of film, as a force and an engine for economic growth. Together, we are fostering a platform where Nigeria and Africa’s diverse stories can be told, celebrated, and transformed into opportunities for young creatives and the wider community. This collaboration will enable NAFEST competitors to enter films into the ENIFF festival and together we will run masterclasses for aspiring filmmakers with leading Nigerian directors, producers, talents and executives.”
ENIFF Festival Director, Ujuaku Akukwe, reflects on the collaboration: “Working with NCAC reinforces our shared commitment to nurturing talent, innovation, and cultural pride. ‘Reimagine. Rethink. Reframe.’ is a call to action for African filmmakers to challenge narratives and pioneer new ways of storytelling that resonate globally.”
The collaboration aligns closely with President Ahmed Tinubu’s vision for the creative economy, recognizing the arts and culture sector as a vital contributor to job creation, innovation, and sustainable development in Nigeria.
ENIFF 2025 promises a transformative festival experience with robust programming, including masterclasses, film screenings, and cross-cultural exchanges. The festival will host the prestigious Zushi Film Festival from Japan, led by Yukie Mori, further enhancing international collaboration.
International guests such as acclaimed filmmaker/ TV Presenter Karin Helmstaedt and Willie Schumann from Germany’s Deutsche Welle (DW-TV) will bring invaluable insights on how film shapes historical narratives and public memory.
With NCAC’s strategic partnership and Enugu State’s hosting, ENIFF 2025 is set to be a defining cultural moment—connecting cultures, empowering creatives, and shaping the future of African cinema, while driving significant economic growth.
