We all enjoy a good film. A film has the ability to transcend us beyond our imaginations. We especially enjoy films that are able to touch our souls in a very special way. We appreciate quality films even more, understanding the hard work put into them. A great film is one that leaves us with a greater awareness of ourselves and the world we live in. We want to continue to encourage the painstaking efforts our filmmakers make to put their films on the big screen and entertain us. That is why TAFF has become paramount to African independent filmmakers.

I’m especially excited about TAFF because we finally have a platform that caters to Africa that would be recognized and respected beyond the motherland. I’m very passionate about the art of filmmaking and my homeland, so TAFF is the perfect marriage of my two passions. I’m confident in the events yet to unfold in the upcoming festival year. Together we can set TAFF off to a great start. African indie filmmakers are urged to submit their films now. Let’s show the rest of the world the uniqueness that can only be us, never to be duplicated. Movie enthusiasts ought to be on the watch too. There’s a lot planned that will unfold in the months to come. A film festival is as successful as its attendees, which is why each one of us has a role to play to the success of TAFF.

Let’s support the efforts being made now to give African independent filmmakers a foot to stand on, as they endeavor to showcase their artistry and passion, as they continue to tell the stories we’ve all thought about, shed light on issues that affect us. If you’re a filmmaker with a compelling motion picture, your time is now. Who knows, your work just might inspire generations to come. Africa needs you.