Photo: pictured l-r James Mworia, Group CEO & Managing Director CENTUM; Principal Secretary / State Department of Tourism, John Ololtua; Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Rebecca Miano; DIFF founder Chadwick Pelletier; Kevin Onyona
Following the proven success of international initiatives such as FilmBC and FilmAsia, the DaVinci International Film Festival (DIFF), the premier boutique awards platform celebrating independent cinema from around the world, is proud to introduce FilmAfrica. This year, the FilmAfrica program will significantly expand its presence, moving beyond a standard two-hour showcase to headline the Opening Night celebration. This prestigious event serves as a foundational step toward the establishment of a new DaVinci festival location in Nairobi next year. DIFF founder Chadwick Pelletier recently visited Africa to finalize the partnership.
FilmAfrica will be featured prominently in DIFF’s Opening Night ceremonies on October 10th at AMC Theaters, The Grove in Los Angeles. Further, DIFF will screen Official Kenyan Oscar® submitted film for Best International Film “NAWI” screening, and present an Honorary Leo Award (tbd), and much more.
FilmAfrica Headlines DaVinci International Film Festival Opening Night at The Grove
“FilmAfrica marks an exciting new chapter for DIFF, spotlighting African cinema on Opening Night in Los Angeles while paving the way for our expansion to Nairobi next year. From screening NAWI to honoring its amazing talents, this moment is a milestone for our festival family,” comments Chadwick Pelletier, Founder, DaVinci International Film Festival.
About DaVinci International Film Festival (DIFF) – DaVinci International Film Festival (DIFF) is produced by 501(c)3 non-profit DaVinci Film Foundation Inc., as a premier boutique awards platform celebrating independent cinema from around the world, and Leo Awards. The festival hosts four signature programs, including its award-winning screenwriting series, Storyline, DIFFdocs, GENiUS – an ultra-short category, and animation. DIFF ’24 is set to introduce an all-new, free-to-enter Jr. Leo Program for burgeoning filmmakers, as well as a DaVinci Labs exhibition, honoring multidisciplinary creatives in architecture, sculpture, music, and invention. Founded in 2017, DIFF is a top best reviewed film festival, hosting annual events at The Grove in Los Angeles, California. Learn more at davincifilmfestival.com.
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