Blackout
CCFF 2025 CLOSING FILM BLACKOUT SYNOPSIS Hayelom and Lielt, who are deeply in love, but their relationship is tested when Tigray militants invade the Amhara region, forcing them to become enemies, with Hayelom joining the militants and Lielt joining the Ethiopian Defense Force.
Tsige: For the Love of the Motherland
CCFF 2025 OPENING FILM Tsige: For the Love of the Motherland SYNOPSIS Hayelom and Lielt, who are deeply in love, but their relationship is tested when Tigray militants invade the Amhara region, forcing them to become enemies, with Hayelom joining the militants and Lielt joining the Ethiopian Defense Force.
Home Coming, A Spectacular 5th Edition of Coal City Film Festival in March, 2025
5th Edition: March 2025 Home Coming: For The Culture We are thrilled to update you on the 5th edition of the Coal City Film Festival, set for March 2025, with the theme “Home Coming: For The Culture.” This special edition calls upon industry veterans, influential shapers, and rising stars from across the country to join […]
COAL CITY FILM FESTIVAL IN RETROSPECT
The Coal City Film Festival (CCFF) launched its maiden edition in March 2021 and has swiftly become a highly anticipated annual event. Drawing thousands of attendees from across the globe, CCFF is a vibrant celebration of cinematic artistry. Our mission extends beyond entertainment. We are dedicated to fostering a deep appreciation for the art of […]
CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR THE 5TH COAL CITY FILM FESTIVAL, MARCH 2025
It’s that time of the year again as Coal City Film Festival calls for entries for March 2025 Edition with the theme HOMECOMING #ForTheCulture. All filmmakers from across the globe are invited to enter their best works into the biggest film event in South East Nigeria. Entries are now officially opened from today, July 1, […]
CCFF 2022 FINAL SELECTION LIST
We are excited to announce the selection of entries for the final stage of the festival. All entries were fully considered but unfortunately only the ones shown below met our stringent criteria. The finalist submissions can can be accessed from this page. Click here to read more
COAL CITY FILM FESTIVAL APPOINTS FRANCIS ONWOCHEI INTO MANAGEMENT POSITION
The foremost film festival in South East Nigeria has appointed Kainebi Francis Onwochei as the Head, Industry Relations for her second edition billed to take place from 24th to 26th March, 2022. Speaking to our reporter, the Founder and Executive Director of Coal City Film Festival, Mr. Uche Agbo explained that the appointment will add […]
Announcing Coal City Film Festival 2022
Coal City Film Festival is back for 2022. Mr. Uche Agbo, the Founder and Executive Director, hinted that in line with the goal of the festival which is opening the doors of southeast Nigeria to the rest of the world, increasing cultural tolerance, boosting tourist potentials and creating a tailor-made capacity building, the festival has […]
Highlights of Coal City Film Festival 2021 Edition
It was three days of awesome film experiences. From beginners classes for young Filmmakers and actors by Nollywood veterans Zack Orji and Charles Inojie, to Master Class by renowned director, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, and screening of over fifty movies and award evening. Those in attendance referred to the last edition of the festival as the […]
Coal City Film Festival 2020
We are excited to bring to you the maiden edition of Coal City Film Festival. The annual event will afford you the opportunity to participate in telling the story of African cinema. The event is proposed to hold in March 2020 with many industry veterans and juggernauts billed to attend. Watch this space for more
