The Addis International Film Festival is held annually in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is the largest independent documentary cinema festival in Africa.

AIFF also supports the development of emerging talent, providing educational and networking opportunities, outreach training schemes and a structured internship and volunteer programmes all year. The Festival itself is an exciting forum for new talent to meet established filmmakers and producers and buyers.

This year the festival presents a selection of more than 80 documentary films from around the world.

The 2011 Festival will be held from the 23rd to 26th of June.

Winners of 5th Addis International Film Festival

Best Doumentary Award - Last Train Home Directed by Lixin Fan

Best Social Drama - Mrs. Goundou's Daughter Directed by Barbara Attie and Janet Goldwater

Audience Award - Cultures of Resistance Directed by Iara Lee