UNREAD Continues International Festival Journey With Three RIFF Nominations
AJXÉ MEDIA
Film & Culture
UNREAD, a short film written and directed by Akua Agyekumwaa and produced by Agyekumwaa Studios, continues its international festival journey with official selections at three film festivals in 2026.
The film has been selected for the Rivers International Film Festival (RIFF) in Nigeria, the Iowa African Film Festival in the United States, and the Silicon Valley African Film Festival in the United States.
At the 2026 Rivers International Film Festival in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, UNREAD received three nominations:
Overall Best Documentary
Best Short Film
Best Documentary Story
The nominations mark another milestone for the film as it continues to reach audiences and festival communities beyond its original production context.
About UNREAD
UNREAD follows a successful young woman whose polished online life hides a deep emotional struggle. As social media praise, workplace pressure, and emotional isolation close in around her, an unanswered cry for help forces her to confront the painful truth behind perfection, and the silent battles people hide every day.
A Growing Festival Journey
The film's 2026 festival selections span Africa and North America, giving UNREAD opportunities to connect with audiences across different cultural and creative communities.
Its selection at the Rivers International Film Festival was followed by recognition at the Iowa African Film Festivaland the Silicon Valley African Film Festival, adding to the film's growing festival profile.
For Agyekumwaa Studios, the journey represents an important step in establishing its original film work within the wider international festival landscape.
Three Nominations at RIFF
The three RIFF nominations recognise UNREAD across documentary, short-form filmmaking and documentary storytelling categories.
The Rivers International Film Festival, held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, brings together filmmakers, audiences and creative professionals through film screenings and industry-focused activities.
For UNREAD, its presence at the festival provides another opportunity for the film to be seen, discussed and considered alongside other works from the international filmmaking community.
The Journey Continues
With official selections at three festivals and three nominations at RIFF, UNREAD continues to travel while Agyekumwaa Studios builds its growing catalogue of original film and media work.
The film's festival journey is an important part of its life beyond production — creating new opportunities for audiences to discover the story and for the studio to connect with the wider film community.
UNREAD
Written & Directed by Akua Agyekumwaa
Produced by Agyekumwaa Studios