The Kunie Foundation has announced that its short film anthology, Echoes From the Shadows, has been selected for screening at the 2025 Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF).
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Produced in collaboration with Afrochives Studio, the film portrays powerful human stories from Iva Valley, Enugu State, spotlighting a community often overlooked in national discourse.
According to the Foundation, the anthology reflects the struggles and resilience of women, children, and youths grappling with poverty, gender inequality, and social exclusion, while embodying hope for change.
The project aligns with the Kunie Foundation’s mission to advance social inclusion, gender equity, and socio-economic transformation through data-driven advocacy and strategic partnerships.
Comprising three short films, the anthology explores themes of masculinity and gender-based violence, the effects of poverty on ambition, and how weak health systems and exclusion perpetuate inequality.
Executive Director Ms. Damilola Oyewusi described the selection as a reminder that storytelling remains a powerful tool for shaping policy and driving change, expressing optimism that the film will ignite meaningful dialogue and inspire action around poverty, gender, and inclusion in Nigeria.
“Storytelling helps us confront uncomfortable truths with empathy.
“Echoes From the Shadows gives voice to people who are too often spoken about, but rarely listened to.
“Platforms like AIFF help move these experiences from the margins to the centre of development conversations,” she hinted.
NAN/Oluchi