The stage is set for another remarkable celebration of creativity, culture, innovation, and STATE impact as the Imo International Film Festival (IIFF) 2026 proudly announces its 2026 edition.
As one of the leading festival creative platforms in Eastern Nigeria, IIFF continues to harness the transformative power of film, storytelling, and the creative arts to inspire dialogue, foster social development, and strengthen national unity.
Theme: Screening To Market, Turning Stories into Sustainable Enterprises ” This year’s theme underscores the vital role of the creative industry in connecting Enterprises, promoting inclusive development, preserving cultural heritage, and building a stronger sense of national identity. Through film, education, and creative engagement, IIFF seeks to spark meaningful conversations and encourage collaborative solutions to our creative enterprises.
Event Details
Date: 23rd – 25th July, 2026
Time: 09:00 AM Daily
Venue: Havana Cinemas new Owerri Imo State.
Participants will benefit from an exciting lineup of activities including professional Master Classes, Panel Discussions, Practical Film Making, Workshops, networking opportunities, Screening, Tour to the famous Oguta Lake in Imo State, Gala / Awards night etc
IIFf 2026 promises to be more than a festival—it is a movement dedicated to nurturing talent, empowering young people, promoting cultural understanding, and using film as a catalyst for sustainable creative enterprises.
We invite filmmakers, content creators, industry professionals, students, development partners, government agencies, cooperate bodies and members of the public to join us for this unforgettable experience.
Together, let us screen our movies, there after turning our stories into Sustainable Enterprises.
IIFF 2026
IIFf is turning Imo State into Tourism Hub in South East Nigeria.
Come let’s celebrate creativity in the fullest.
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