SUPER DAD
A Nigerian dad is unexpectedly left alone to care for his baby and quickly realises he’s in over his head. From goofy dance moves to last-ditch tricks, he’ll try anything to bring the chaos under control. In the end, love not perfection makes him a true Super Dad.
Duration 4mins 30seconds
Language Silence
Country of Origin Nigeria
Director Judah Danjuma Ndanusa
MALIKA
Malika, a young warrior queen, battles to unite her divided kingdom against fierce enemies.
Wielding ancient power and unmatched skill, she commands respect and fear in equal measure. This epic fantasy blends powerful storytelling with rich West African culture.
Duration 15mins
Language English
Country of Origin United States/Nigeria
Director Roye Okupe
TOMATI
Tomati follows the gripping journey of a sharp, educated young man trapped by poverty and frustration, battling to rise above Nigeria’s crushing economic challenges.
Duration 3mins 46seconds
Language Portugese & Creole
Country of Origin Nigeria
Director Esther Kemi Gbadamosi
BELLY FLOP
Rosy dreams of diving like the best but keeps crashing with every jump. This heart warming animated short film shows her resilience of never giving up, turning her failure into her own daring style and discovering what it truly means to succeed.
Duration 5mins
Language Silence
Country of Origin South Africa / Animation company: Triggerfish Studios
Director Jeremy Collins
AMINA
In a futuristic world, Amina battles to escape her own nature. Through striking visuals, the film explores a gripping sci-fi tale of inner conflict and human resilience.
Duration 4mins
Language Haoussa/English
Country of Origin Nigeria
Director Jesmiel Bello
Adieu Pipan
In a quiet town where trains no longer run, a man bids farewell to a vanishing world. Through memory and imagination, he revives the rhythm of the rails. ‘Adieu Pipan’ is a nostalgic journey through loss, change and hope.
Duration 4mins 19seconds
Language Haoussa/English
Country of Origin Benin
Director Olav Babi
A Kalabanda Ate my Homework
When Tendo shows up to class without his homework, he blames a mysterious creature called a Kalabanda. His wild excuse sparks disbelief, until the lines between myth and reality begin to blur. A witty and imaginative tale blending Ugandan folklore with childhood mischief.
Duration 6mins 25seconds
Language English
Country of Origin Uganda
Director Raymond Malinga
Sip
Kolo, a freelance designer, struggles with the pressures of looming deadlines and creative burnout. Fueled by late nights and endless coffee, he battles between his passion and exhaustion.
Duration 11mins 11seconds
Language Silence
Country of Origin Nigeria
Director Duru Azuibike
Troll
Raised in secret by a nun, a brave young troll girl hides her true nature in a fearful human village. When her mother is captured, she must risk everything to reveal who she really is and learns that being different might be her greatest strength.
Duration 11mins 11seconds
Language
Country of Origin South Africa / Animation company: Triggerfish Studios
Director Kay Carmichael
ROOM 5
In the tense silence of a hospital waiting room, a patient battles mounting fear over a dreaded injection. What starts as anxiety spirals into darkly comic chaos between him and the nurse.
Duration 3mins 14seconds
Language
Country of Origin Ghana
Director Francis Y. Brown
