Benue International Film Festival (BENIFFEST) is an annual gathering of filmmakers, actors, and audiences held in Makurdi, celebrating homegrown storytelling alongside voices from across the globe. Screenings, panels, and a red-carpet awards night sit side by side with performances from Tiv, Idoma, and Igede troupes.
Beyond the screen, BENIFFEST exists to open doors: pitch sessions connect emerging directors with investors, workshops sharpen craft, and a growing industry network keeps Benue at the center of Nigeria's cinematic future.
Celebrate diverse storytelling, nurture film talent, and position Benue as a hub for cinematic excellence.
Become Africa's leading film festival — fostering creativity, innovation, and global collaboration.
Three days engineered for discovery — whether you're chasing a story, a deal, or a front-row seat to Nollywood's next chapter.
A curated slate spanning drama, documentary, and short film from 30 countries, screened alongside the year's boldest Nollywood releases.
Opening and closing ceremonies woven with Tiv, Idoma, and Igede performance — cinema in conversation with the state's living traditions.
Pitch sessions, masterclasses, and an industry lounge built for first-time directors and veteran producers to find their next collaborator.
From red carpet to closing credits — here's how the festival unfolds.
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Filmmakers, actors, and cultural leaders joining panels, masterclasses, and the red carpet.
D. Denenge Duyst-Akpem is a multidisciplinary "space sculptor," performance artist, writer, and educator. Born in Benue State, Nigeria, and based in Chicago, she is a leading voice in…
Femi Odugbemi is a Nigerian writer, filmmaker, television producer and the founder and executive producer of Zuri24 Media, a content production company in Lagos, Nigeria. Femi Odugbemi has…
Francis Kainebi Onwochei is a consummate stage and screen actor, veteran TV/Film producer, and industry consultant. With a career spanning several decades, he has established himself as a…
Paul Apel Papel is an Abuja-based award-winning filmmaker, producer, and film editor known for his technical excellence and for championing the growth of Nollywood in Northern Nigeria. He…
Samuel Dedetoku, professionally known as Sam Dede, is a legendary Nigerian actor, director, politician, and lecturer. Often referred to as "The General," he is widely considered one of…
Victor Okhai is a multi-talented filmmaker, veteran journalist, and media consultant with a career spanning over three decades. He is a prominent leader in the Nigerian creative industry, currently serving…
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Makurdi 970101, Benue State
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Whether you're bringing a film, a story, or just your seat in the room — there's a place for you at the festival.
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