Dika Ofoma’s Obi Is a Boy, Arie and Chuko Esiri’s Clarissa, and Crocodile have been officially selected for the 2026 Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), scheduled to run from Aug. 6 to 23.
According to the festival’s official programme, Obi Is a Boy will screen in the short film section, while Clarissa has been selected for the feature programme.
Crocodile, directed by The Critics Collective and Pietra Brettkelly, will screen in the documentary section. The selection follows Clarissa‘s premiere at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival and comes ahead of its scheduled screening at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Founded in 1952, MIFF is Australia’s leading film festival and one of the world’s oldest, showcasing acclaimed and emerging filmmakers from around the world.
The selection of Obi Is a Boy, Clarissa, and Crocodile continues the growing international festival run for Nigerian cinema, underscoring the industry’s expanding presence on the global stage.
The 2026 Melbourne International Film Festival will run from Aug. 6 to 23
