The French Film Festival UK continues its collaboration with the Paris-based Mobile Film Festival, by showcasing a selection of 12 films from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Exclusively shot on mobile phone or tablet, and lasting no more than one minute long, these films highlight themes of hope, dreams, the search for a better life, environmental concerns, kindness, and also harsh realities of today’s socio-economic, political climate.
In the words of Bruno Smadja, founder of the Mobile Film Festival:
“This edition, 100% African, aligns perfectly with the festival’s mission and values. As the world’s youngest continent with a digital transformation revolving around the mobile phone, Africa is conquering the world through its creativity and youthfulness. The Mobile Film Festival wishes to support the blooming of this talented youth.”
More than $46,000 in grants was awarded to the winners, to support their film-making projects, and develop skills.
Check out the complete playlist for Mobile Film Festival Africa Selection.
The testimony of a boy who looks after his family. Grand Prize Africa.
Director: Sunday Mapya | France
Like A Matchstick / زي عود الكبریت
There cannot be honour in any crime. Best Script Award.
Director: SamiI skander | Egypt
A Beggars Dream / Yakaru Talibé
Every child dreams, even a Talibe.Best Actor Award.
Director: Cheikh Sidate Niang | Senegal
Life in Pink / La Vie en rose
What happens after this influencer switches her camera off? African Female Director + Best Actor Award.
Directors: Vanessa Pellegrin | Morocco
Human Migrant / Migrant humain
The Guardian of the Wells / Le Gardien des murs
The Peninsula Dream / Le Rêve d’une presqu’île
It may be an impossible undertaking for one person, but together we can all commit to looking after our environment. French Speaking Film Award.
Director: Nelly Brun Elvire Behanzin | Benin
Blindness
Runners 3 Cape
Password / PAASWAAA
Nature’s Heroes / Les Héros de la nature
Luggage Aunties / Tanties Bagages
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