‘Jagun Jagun’, two Iranian movies prime nominee record

The Ibadan Worldwide Movie Competition (IIFF) organisers have introduced the official alternatives for its third version, which can happen this September.

With over 3,000 submissions from greater than 150 nations, the organisers say the 2024 IIFF guarantees to be a unprecedented celebration of world cinematic expertise, strongly emphasising Nigerian and African storytelling.

This 12 months, Jagun Jagun (The Warrior), a strong Nigerian characteristic, leads the nominations with seven nods. It’s adopted intently by the Iranian movie ‘Pregnant’, with 5 nominations, and ‘Golden Blood’ from Iran, with 4.

These nominations, starting from Nigerian options to Iranian movies, mirror the competition’s dedication to showcasing various voices and narratives from throughout the globe, promising a wealthy and diverse cinematic expertise for the viewers.

Usman Blackky Ogunlade, a famend filmmaker and the Convener of IIFF, expressed his pleasure concerning the calibre of movies chosen this 12 months.

“The variety and depth of the movies we’ve chosen are really outstanding. Every submission underwent a rigorous screening course of, and the ultimate alternatives are a testomony to the worldwide expertise within the movie trade. We’re notably proud to see Nigerian movies like Jagun Jagun main the nominations, because it highlights the energy and potential of African cinema on the world stage.”

Competition Director Babatunde Ojobaro, a widely known comic, actor, and theatre practitioner, spoke on the importance of this 12 months’s competition.

“The 2024 IIFF is not only about showcasing movies; it’s about creating an area for dialogue, studying, and collaboration. We have now an unimaginable lineup of panel discussions, workshops, and networking occasions that may permit filmmakers and attendees to interact with the trade meaningfully. This competition celebrates cinema in all kinds, and we’re excited to welcome everybody to Ibadan.”

Screening, shortlisting course of

Head of Communications for IIFF, Femi Davies Alagbala, additionally praised the efforts of the Faculty of Screeners and Jury, who meticulously reviewed every submission.

“The choice course of was each intense and rewarding. With over 3,000 movies to think about, the dedication of our screeners and jurors was unparalleled. The ultimate record of nominees displays the very best of what was submitted, and we are able to’t look forward to audiences to expertise these movies.”

Along with the aggressive classes, this 12 months’s IIFF will characteristic thought-provoking panel discussions, immersive workshops, and unparalleled networking alternatives.

These occasions are designed to foster collaboration amongst filmmakers, trade professionals, and cinema fans, making certain that the competition is a showcase and a hub for inventive trade.

Ibadan Worldwide Movie Competition

The Ibadan Worldwide Movie Competition is a premier occasion devoted to celebrating the artwork of filmmaking in Nigeria and past.

It provides a platform for filmmakers worldwide to showcase their work, selling cultural trade and elevating African cinema on the worldwide stage.

The competition is dedicated to recognising a broad spectrum of expertise, with classes masking varied elements of filmmaking, from characteristic movies to animation and scholar tasks.

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Nominations by Class:

Finest Characteristic Movie

• Golden Blood (Iran)

• Pregnant (Iran)

• Jagun Jagun (The Warrior) (Nigeria)

Finest Brief Movie

• BLACKHOLE (USA)

• The New Cardinal (USA)

• JUDE (Nigeria)

Finest Animation

• 1996 (USA)

• HEADLESS (France)

• EARTHED (UK)

Finest Pupil Movie

• Blowing off steam (UK)

• GUGUSSE (Canada)

• The Final Sketch (USA)

Finest Nigerian Movie

• Ile Ayo (The Musical) (Nigeria)

• Jagun Jagun (The Warrior) (Nigeria)

• T’egbon T’aburo (Siblings) (Nigeria)

Finest Documentary

• Following the Traces of the Ephemeral (France)

• On Your Personal (Brief) (UK)

• The Artwork of Giving (USA)

Finest Enhancing

• On Your Personal (Brief) (UK)

• Jagun Jagun (The Warrior) (Nigeria)

• Sada Kalo Prem: Love is Monochromatic (India)

Finest Cinematography

• On Your Personal (Brief) (UK)

• FLASHBACK (India)

• Pregnant (Iran)

Finest Sound Design

• Golden Blood (Iran)

• Jagun Jagun (The Warrior) (Nigeria)

• GUGUSSE (Canada)

Finest Actor (Nigeria)

• Flipside (Nigeria) – Chimezie Imo

• Jagun Jagun (The Warrior) (Nigeria) – Lateef Adedimeji

• A PLACE CALLED FORWARD (Local weather Change) (Nigeria) – Wale Ojo

Finest Actress (Nigeria)

• Ile Ayo (The Musical) (Nigeria) – Favour Idubor

• Jagun Jagun (The Warrior) (Nigeria) – Fathia Balogun

• T’egbon T’aburo (Siblings) (Nigeria) – Carol King

Finest Actor

• The New Cardinal (USA) – Scott Sophos

• Pregnant (Iran) – The Actor who performed Afshin

Finest Actress

• Final Supper (Kenya) – Marianne Nungo

• 9 nights (Iran) – Maryam Sajjadi

• FLASHBACK (India) – Regina Cassandra

Finest Screenplay

• Golden Blood (Iran) – Ebrahim Sheibani

• Pregnant (Iran) – Mohammad Tanabandeh & Vahid Jafari

• T’egbon T’aburo (Siblings) (Nigeria) – Fisayo Ojabodu & Vincho Nchogu

Finest Director

• Golden Blood (Iran) – Ebrahim Sheibani

• Pregnant (Iran) – Mostafa Tanabandeh & Mohammad Tanabandeh

• Jagun Jagun (The Warrior) (Nigeria) – Adebayo Tijani & Tope Adebayo

Initiatives with the Most Nominations:

1. Jagun Jagun (The Warrior) (Nigeria) – 7 nominations

2. Pregnant (Iran) – 5 nominations

3. Golden Blood (Iran) – 4 nominations

Finest Actor

• The New Cardinal (Scott Sophos)

• Pregnant (The Actor who performed Afshin)

Finest Actress

• Final Supper (Marianne Nungo)

• 9 nights (Maryam Sajjadi)

• FLASHBACK (Regina Cassandra)

Finest Screenplay

• Golden Blood (Ebrahim Sheibani)

• Pregnant (Mohammad Tanabandeh & Vahid Jafari)

• T’egbon T’aburo (Siblings) (Fisayo Ojabodu & Vincho Nchogu)

Finest Director

• Golden Blood (Ebrahim Sheibani)

• Pregnant (Mostafa Tanabandeh & Mohammad Tanabandeh)

• Jagun Jagun (The Warrior) (Adebayo Tijani & Tope Adebayo)

Initiatives with the Most Nominations:

1. Jagun Jagun (The Warrior) – 7 nominations

2. Pregnant – 5 nominations

3. Golden Blood – 4 nominations