In a significant step towards strengthening international collaboration and advancing the global visibility of African cinema, Audu Kashim Israel, Director of the Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF), has paid a strategic courtesy visit to Dr. Isaías Barreto da Rosa, UNESCO Representative to Nigeria.
During the meeting, Dr. Isaías Barreto da Rosa assured the KADIFF Director of UNESCO’s support for the festival, signalling an encouraging opportunity to deepen engagement in promoting culture, filmmaking, education, and the preservation of cultural heritage.
The visit underscores KADIFF’s commitment to building strategic partnerships with international institutions to harness the power of film for cultural preservation, youth empowerment, intercultural dialogue, and sustainable creative development.
As KADIFF looks ahead to its 10th anniversary in 2027, the festival remains committed to expanding its international partnerships and strengthening its position as a platform for African stories, cultural diplomacy, and global creative collaboration.
“Cinema connects cultures. Culture builds bridges. Together, we shape the future,” KADIFF said in a statement issued by its Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Ambrose Fadoyin.
