One week after the Atlanta Film Festival wrapped, Atlanta is hosting the Nollywood Film Festival. From Wednesday, April 25 through April 28, fans of black film will gather in the city and network, attend screenings and pitch ideas.

Nollywood Travel Film Festival In Atlanta: Dates, Time, Info

Metro Atlanta has several films and TV shows in productio, so it’s now wonder Nollywood would come calling for their event. Georgia is the No. 1 filmmaking state in the nation. And we’re not just talking independent projects. The major Hollywood studios, along with CBS and other networks, have hired local talent and crew to put together high-end productions.

 

As for this week’s film festivities, actress Khalimah Gaston will host the kickoff event on Wednesday at Negril Village, which is located at 30 North Ave NE Atlanta.

​ Gaston is the creator of Screening Room ATL, which is a place to foster and help grow the indie film scene of Atlanta. She has events every Wednesday.

For The Nollywood Travel Film Festival check out the details below:

The doors open at 8 p.m.

Cost: $25 in advance $30 at the door
See thescreeningroomatl.com for more info.

This is a black tie event.

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