RISE OF AFROBEATS IN THE PRAIRIES | SHORTS: ALBERTA SPIRIT | CIFF 2023

CIFF 2023

SHORTS: ALBERTA SPIRIT

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9 Alberta-made short films that showcase talent from all around the province. From experimental animation to danceable documentaries, this diverse group of films will have something that will surely appeal to everyone.

Tells the inspiring story of African creatives in Alberta, who find a sense of belonging and community through Afrobeats, a Nigerian musical genre combining West African styles (traditional Yoruba music and highlife, American funk, jazz, and soul, with chanted vocals, complex intersecting rhythms, and percussion). It showcases their stories, and the growing popularity of Afrobeats in the Prairie region, highlighting the fusion of cultures and the importance of immigration in Canada.

With Afrobeats events happening throughout the province, this film showcases a new sound making cultural waves, with real impact.

Producer Ivan Touko will be in attendance at the September 25 screening.

RISE OF AFROBEATS IN THE PRAIRIES will be screened as a part of the SHORTS: ALBERTA SPIRIT package.

Year
2023
Runtime
19 minutes
Language
English
Country
Canada

Director
Fahad Suleiman
Screenwriter
Zainab Azhar, Aimaar Azhar
Producer
Ivan Touko
Cast
Ivan Touko, Mpoe Mogale
Cinematographer
Mubarak Suleiman, Dante Malik Sutton
Editor
Fahad Suleiman, Jimi Hernandez
Music
Melafrique

9 films in package

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CHEMICAL SOMNIA

A sonorous trip into chemical landscapes.

MAKING MONEY IN... MANITOU, MANITOBA

Seven half-brothers reflect on their mother, pastimes, and insurance fraud in the slow-paced town of Manitou, Manitoba.

NO MORE KÎYÂM

Mosom doesn't want to start a conflict, after being treated unjustly by a medical professional.

A troubled painter is plagued by his past and his demons in trying to avoid his gripping destiny.

RISE OF AFROBEATS IN THE PRAIRIES

The inspiring journey of two African creatives who find a sense of belonging, transforming Alberta's prairies through the power of Afrobeats.

UNVEILED TRADITIONS

A traditional Muslim chador has its meaning changed behind the closed doors of a nonconforming home.

The introspective journey of an elderly artist as he paints a majestic dragon.

Calgary hip-hop artist Tara Wilson creates a life changing mentorship program that gives talented young street dancers the chance to chase their dreams.

The best of the fest as decided by the fans themselves! Most films at the festival are eligible for our Audience Awards and are based on the collective score of the audience ballots collected at each screening online and in-cinema. Unlock it to cast your vote.

Protected ContentThis content can only be viewed in authorized regions: Canada.

9 Alberta-made short films that showcase talent from all around the province. From experimental animation to danceable documentaries, this diverse group of films will have something that will surely appeal to everyone.

Tells the inspiring story of African creatives in Alberta, who find a sense of belonging and community through Afrobeats, a Nigerian musical genre combining West African styles (traditional Yoruba music and highlife, American funk, jazz, and soul, with chanted vocals, complex intersecting rhythms, and percussion). It showcases their stories, and the growing popularity of Afrobeats in the Prairie region, highlighting the fusion of cultures and the importance of immigration in Canada.

With Afrobeats events happening throughout the province, this film showcases a new sound making cultural waves, with real impact.

Producer Ivan Touko will be in attendance at the September 25 screening.

RISE OF AFROBEATS IN THE PRAIRIES will be screened as a part of the SHORTS: ALBERTA SPIRIT package.

Year
2023
Runtime
19 minutes
Language
English
Country
Canada

Director
Fahad Suleiman
Screenwriter
Zainab Azhar, Aimaar Azhar
Producer
Ivan Touko
Cast
Ivan Touko, Mpoe Mogale
Cinematographer
Mubarak Suleiman, Dante Malik Sutton
Editor
Fahad Suleiman, Jimi Hernandez
Music
Melafrique