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Witness the exceptional, high-quality African films selected by the Jury and celebrate artistic royalty at the Regal Film Festival and Awards closing ceremony.
Gain critical industry knowledge with masterclasses on "Funding the Reel Dream" and "Before you say Action" , alongside the "Writer's Room" workshop.
Engage in powerful discussions like "Shaping African Cinema", featuring renowned speakers including Kafui Danku, Chris Odeh, Joy Odiete, & Shirley Frimpong Mnaso
A Symbol of Artistic Royalty
The day begins with Registration & Welcome Reception in the Lobby. The Opening Ceremony & Remarks will take place in the Main Hall- Adeakese. There are two separate Screening sessions scheduled, one for the African film: Jury Select (which includes a post-screening discussion) and a later session featuring films from Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda, also with a moderator-led discussion afterward. The Panel Discussion: Tomorrow’s Lens: Shaping African Cinema will feature speakers like Kafui Danku and Chris Odeh. A Lunch Break is scheduled for networking.
This day focuses heavily on screenings, masterclasses, and discussions. Activities will primarily be in Damba 1 & 2. The day starts with a Documentary Screening featuring films from France, Nigeria, and Ethiopia. This is followed by a Master class: Funding the Reel Dream with financial institutions and experts like Chris Odeh. There will be a Panel discussion: Equal Frames: Advancing Gender Balance in African Film with Shirley Frimpong Mnaso and others. A Films Screening session includes titles from Botswana, Ghana, and Uganda. Later, there is a Workshop: Turning African Tales into Cinematic Gold, and another separate Screening session. The evening concludes with a public Cultural Night & Live Music at the Outdoor Stage/Office
The final day includes a morning Screening at La Palm hotel - Damba 1 & 2 , featuring films from Ghana, Uganda, Botswana, Morocco, and Nigeria. Simultaneously, there are two sessions: a Workshop: From Idea to Ink: Mastering the Writer’s Room in Damba 1 & 2 , and a Masterclass with Chris Odeh on production in Kudum Hall. A CLOSED DOOR EVENT with Producers (SIRA) and a Final Jury Deliberation will take place concurrently. The afternoon features a Films Screening. The entire event wraps up with a final Screening/closing ceremony.
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Welcome To REFFA
Dr. Jim Fara Awindor
Shirley Frimpong Manso
Kafui Danku-Pitcher
Joy Efe Odiete
Michelle Duffie
Chris Odeh
Nosisa Doe
Nilla Nurayicho
Peter Sedufia
Dr. Rebecca Ohene Asah
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