Kameron Harris Joins SVAFF

 Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) appoints Howard University Alum, Kameron Harris, as Operations Coordinator: 

The board of SVAFF is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Kameron Harris to the position of Operations Coordinator effective July 17, 2023. SVAFF founder and executive director, Chike C. Nwoffiah, in describing the appointment said

“Ms. Harris is, without a doubt, a rising star and we are lucky to have her join our team at this very critical time in our growth. We are confident that her brilliance, talent and experience in the film industry will serve us well.”

Chike C. Nwoffiah

Kameron Harris is a 2022 Howard University alum with over 5 years of experience working in television and film. She started her career working on the production side as a production assistant before landing gigs such as a production assistant for the Harper’s Bazaar Women in Congress photoshoot, Assistant Location Manager for BET’S Rich Christmas and Production Coordinator for a USDA infographic photoshoot. Kameron is dedicated to working with and uplifting Black artists of all kinds and founded N22, a Washington, DC-based company that hosts an annual art gala and exhibition, as well as, a myriad of other community-based events throughout the year. She plans to have an accomplished career in the entertainment industry as a Creative Executive or Executive Producer.

“I am super excited to join Team SVAFF and help further their mission of bringing African and African Ancestry voices and experiences into the forefront of media.”

Kameron Harris

THE SILICON VALLEY AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL (SVAFF):

The Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) was founded to confront the sad reality that after over 50 years of postcolonial rule in Africa, most of Africa’s narrative is still presented to the world through a foreign lens with narratives that create blurred interpretations and perceptions of Africa and Africans. Aptly themed “Africa through the African lens” the annual film festival celebrates the vast richness of the African Continent through the lenses of its seasoned and emerging filmmakers and crucially, provides audiences with exquisite lenses to the real Africa.

Celebrating its 14th edition in 2023, SVAFF has become a highly respected destination event that attracts an avid international following of distinguished transcontinental visitors, entrepreneurs, tech executives, cinema buffs, academics, civic officials and community supporters. The festival will present 100 films by seasoned and emerging filmmakers from 35 countries. Scheduled highlights include a Red Carpet/VIP reception, resplendent opening ceremony with celebrity guest appearances and a flag parade featuring flags of the countries in the festival, live performances, film screenings, post-screening dialogues with filmmakers in attendance, African market, fashion show, awards, etc. Principal funding is provided by the California Arts Council, County of Santa Clara, City of San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs, Silicon Valley Creates and Silicon Valley Community Foundation.