Nigerian creativity took centre stage on the global film circuit as AiFlix360 Films dazzled audiences and jurors alike at the 2026 Nawada International Film Festival Awards (NIFFA) in India.
The Nigerian film company won four major awards across top categories at the awards ceremony.
The AI-powered film studio, founded by Dr. Ope Banwo, emerged as one of the standout names at the sixth edition of the festival held in Nawada, Bihar, placing Nigeria firmly in the conversation around the future of AI-filmmaking.
From documentary to animation and feature film, AiFlix360 Films dominated the awards night. ‘Wakanda Is Real’ clinched the Best Documentary Film prize, while ‘Detty December’ won Best Animation Film.
The studio also scored in the Best Foreign Film category with ‘Guardians of Naija,’ and wrapped up the night with ‘Talent Hunt’ taking home Best Feature Film.
Three of the winning titles were directed by Banwo himself. The wins came from a highly competitive field of more than 2,300 films submitted by filmmakers from over 80 countries, underscoring the significance of the achievement and the growing global appetite for AI-driven storytelling.
Speaking on the milestone, Banwo described the moment as a major validation of his creative journey and the studio’s unconventional approach to cinema.
“Winning four awards at a festival of this scale shows that AI filmmaking is not a novelty; it’s a serious new creative frontier,” he said. “At AiFlix360, we’re proving that when technology meets strong storytelling and creative discipline, the result can compete anywhere in the world.”
The Nigerian film company won four major awards across top categories at the awards ceremony.
The AI-powered film studio, founded by Dr. Ope Banwo, emerged as one of the standout names at the sixth edition of the festival held in Nawada, Bihar, placing Nigeria firmly in the conversation around the future of AI-filmmaking.
From documentary to animation and feature film, AiFlix360 Films dominated the awards night. ‘Wakanda Is Real’ clinched the Best Documentary Film prize, while ‘Detty December’ won Best Animation Film.
The studio also scored in the Best Foreign Film category with ‘Guardians of Naija,’ and wrapped up the night with ‘Talent Hunt’ taking home Best Feature Film.
Three of the winning titles were directed by Banwo himself. The wins came from a highly competitive field of more than 2,300 films submitted by filmmakers from over 80 countries, underscoring the significance of the achievement and the growing global appetite for AI-driven storytelling.
Speaking on the milestone, Banwo described the moment as a major validation of his creative journey and the studio’s unconventional approach to cinema.
“Winning four awards at a festival of this scale shows that AI filmmaking is not a novelty; it’s a serious new creative frontier,” he said. “At AiFlix360, we’re proving that when technology meets strong storytelling and creative discipline, the result can compete anywhere in the world.”
