The organisers of the Abuja International Film Festival call for Enteries

The organisers of the Abuja International Film Festival is now open to receive entries for its 17th Edition. Submissions is open from the 15th of January till the 30th of June 2020.
Submit via https://filmfreeway.com/ABUJAINTERNATIONALFILMFESTIVAL
For enquires call +2348023188813

2020 looking great already as The NFC, Nigeria signs a Bi-Lateral agreement with CNC, France,

On Tuesday the 14th of January 2020, a bi-lateral agreement was signed between the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) Nigeria and the Centre national du Cinema et de l'image anime (CNC) France.
The CNC is translated as the National Centre for Cinema and Moving Images, France. This body is an agency of the French Ministry of Culture, and it is responsible for the production and promotion of cinematic and audio-visual arts in France. The CNC and the NFC's collaboration will amongst other things;

1. Ensure artistic co-production to be financed by the CNC to the tune of 130,000 Euros for a Nigerian Director/Producer working in partnership with French Film personnel to make a high quality film.
2. It will ensure the training of film teachers and planning of educational solutions in conjunction with NFC officials as well as the signing up and promotion of existing film clubs that will ensure the campaign for film as a tool for cultural diversity.
3. There will be events created solely for the purpose of networking between the Nigerian filmmakers and the French filmmakers for the purpose of envisioning joint projects.
4. The CNC will assist the NFC with conserving, cataloguing, restoring, digitising and enhancing old films and archival documents as well as help with teaching the technical skills involved for optimal delivery in order to promote the Nigerian film heritage.
5. There will be trainings on fighting intellectual property theft, students exchange programs as well as promotion of children film development under the culture of catching them young.
6. There will be a reciprocal effort at distribution and exhibition of films made in both countries at film festivals and other film events. 

The signing ceremony, which held at the CNC headquarters in Paris, saw in attendance, Dr Chidia Madueke, the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the NFC and Mr Dominique Boutonnat, the CEO of CNC and his team. Also in attendance was Professor Shodipo who flew from Nigeria on self-sponsorship to support the cause.

Congratulations to the NFC, Nollywood and the indefatigable MD for this giant stride.

Filmmaker, Tsaint offer Free Training for budding Filmmakers 'Shoot your Short with TSaint'

Nigerian Filmmaker, Ibikunle Ibitayo officially known as Tsaint is the founder of the Video Production Company SketchedbyTsaint. He has announced a free 3 days practical and Hands on training FREE OF CHARGE for young aspiring/ budding filmmakers called #ShootyourshortwithTsaint'.

Applicants are not required to have any formal film training, however, the selection process is rigorous as applicants will have to undergo a series of tests before candidates are finally selected. The training runs from 16th to 18th January 2020 and applicants. Participants will be taking through the rudiments of Directing, Cinematography and Lighting. At the end of the training participants will work on an actual film set, shooting their own short films.

Tsaint says this is his way of giving back to the society. The training will hold at the American corner of CCHub, Yaba, Lagos.

The training is supported by the American corner at CCHub and Document women, owned by Investigative Journalist & Filmmaker, Kiki Mordi.

Click here to register.

You can also follow them on social media via @sketchedbytsaint & @officailtsaint.

Winners at the Best of Nollywood Awards 2019

The Best of Nollywood Awards 2019 (BON) held its 11 Edition in Kano State at the Coronation hall, Kano State Government House, on the 14th of December 2019. The Chief host of the event was the  Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the event was hosted by Ace Comedian and Compare, Gbenga Adeyinka and Kannywood Star Actress, Maryam Booth.
Congratulations to all the winners and the nominees too.

Below are the List of Winners:

• Movie of the year - GOLD STATUE
• Director of the year - TADE OGIDAN
• Best Actor in a Leading Role (English) - GABRIEL AFOLAYAN - Gold Statue
• Best Actress in a Leading Role (English) - TAMARA ETEIMO - Thick Skinned 
• Best Actor in a Supporting Role (English) - DEYEMI OKANLAWON - Levi
• Best Actress in a Supporting Role (English) -  EBELE OKARO - Blackrose
• Best Actor in a Leading Role (Yoruba) - IBRAHIM YEKENI - The Return of Kesari
• Best Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba) - ADEBIMPE OYEBADE - 0707
• Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Yoruba) - LATEEF ADEDIMEJI - Adebimpe Omooba
• Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Yoruba) - REGINA CHUKWU - 0707
• Best Actor in a Leading Role (Hausa) - ABBA ELMUSTAPHA - Hauwa Kulu
• Best Actress in a Leading Role (Hausa) - HADIZA GABON and HASSANA MUHAMMAD - Hauwa Kulu
• Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Hausa) - JAMIU SANI AWAYMAN  - Kar Ki Manta Da Ni
• Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Hausa) - HASSANA MUHAMMAD  - Nawwarra
• Best Child Actor - EMEKA NWEKE - Thick Skinned
• Best Child Actress - MARIAM KAYODE - Coffin Salesman
• Best Social Message - UNBREAKABLE 
• Best Short Film - #THEFOURTHSIDE
• Best Documentary - '76: THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY
• Best Special Effect - BROKEN BLOOD
• Movie with Best Screenplay - MAJELE
• Best use of Nigerian Food in a Movie - BLACKROSE
• Best use of Costume in a Movie - MAJELE
• Best use of Make-up in a Movie - GOLD STATUE
• Movie with Best Sound Track - RETURN OF KESARI
• Movie with Best Editing - DIAMONDS IN THE SKY
• Best Kiss in a Movie - NANCY ISIME / IK OGBONNA - Jofran
• Most Promising Actor of the year - DANIEL OSARUMWENSE - Dear Bayo
• Most Proming Actress of the Year - ATES BROWN - #THEFOURTHSIDE 
• Revelation of the Year (Male) - JOSEPH MOMODU
• Revelation of the year (Female) - EFE IRELE
• Lifetime achievement Award - ABUBAKAR SADIQ DABA

AY releases the Official Trailer for 'Merry Men' 2

Nigerian Comedian, Actor and Filmmaker, AY releases the official trailer for the Sequel of Merry Men set to hit cinemas nationwide from the 20th of December 2019.
Directed by Moses 'Sneeze' Inwang, the movie stars AY, Ramsey Nouah, Jim Iyke, Falz, Iretiola Doyle, Ufuoma McDermott, Damilola Adegbite, Regina Daniels, Linda Osifo, Alex Unusual, Williams Uchemba and Rosy Meurer.
Watch the Trailer below:

Zuma Film Festival 2019, Film Screening Schedule

The Zuma Film Festival 2019 kicks off today in Abuja, Nigeria. The Film festival is going to run for a week from today, Sunday 1st to 7th of December 2019. It has a long line up of movie screenings, talent workshops, master Classes for Film Professionals, Networking and Industry Sessions, e.t.c.
The expected distinguished personalities includes; Hon. Sima Nkuruma, Wagskol Adriano Arie, Haruna Seidusoale, Kunle Afolayan, Madu Chikwendu, Victor Okhai, e.t.c.
It promises to be enlightening, educative and fun.
Below are the Film Screening Schedule.

ZUMA 2019 Film Festival Kicks off in Abuja

All is now set for the kick off of the Nigerian Film Corporation Annual Film Festival, the Zuma Film Festival. The event is scheduled to hold from Sunday the 1st to 7th of December 2019 in Abuja, Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory at the Jabi Lake Mall and NAF Conference Centre, Abuja.
The theme for 2019 Festival is " CONTENT CONNECTIVITY: EVERY VIEW, EVERYWHERE!
The opening ceremony begins with registration of participants and emerging talent workshop and then the Zuma light up Night as well as a red carpet event to welcome celebrities and dignitaries it will commence by 5pm at Silverbird Cinema Foyer.
Zuma light up Night is the official opening and commencement of activities of the Zuma Film Festival 2019, about 1000 guess are expected at the opening.
Other attractions during the week-long festival include the Annual NFC Film Lecture that has the theme: 'THE CREATIVE ECONOMIC IMPERATIVES OF A NATIONAL DATA TARIFF POLICY ON CONTENT DISTRIBUTION' to be delivered by Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications. The special Guest of Honour of the event is Alhaji Lai Mohammed the Honourable Minister of Information and Culture.
Zuma Film Festival is Nigeria's flagship film festival organised by thee Nigerian Film Corporation, the apex film agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Delegates are expected from across film stakeholders within and outside Nigeria.

New Trailer Alert: 'SUGAR RUSH' Produced by Jade Osiberu and Directed by Kayode Kasum

Jade Osiberu the producer of one of most highly successful movie in nigeria ISOKEN, just released the trailer for her new movie SUGAR RUSH and we are so excited!!! The movie is set to hit cinemas on Christmas Day, 25th of December 2019.
Produced by Jade Osiberu, Directed by Kayode Kasum, it stars Bisola Aiyeola, Adesua Etomi, Banky W, Omoni Oboli, Bimbo Ademoye, Toke Makinwa, Nkem Owoh, Adedimeji Lateef, Zack Orji, Mawuli Gavor, Williams Uchemba, and a host of amazing actors.
Save the date, December 25th 2019!!! Watch the Trailer below:

New Short Film Alert: Uyoyou Adia's 'WHAT IF?'

After a highly successful release of her last short film, the multi award winning #THEFOURTHSIDE that premiered at the Nollywood Week Paris 2019, and has gone to screen in US, Toronto, Nigeria, e.t.c.
Uyoyou, released the BTS pictures from the set of her recently concluded short film titled WHAT IF? Written and Directed by Uyoyou Adia, Produced by Judith Audu Productions, Director of Photography Daniel Ehimen, Sound Recordist Suleimon Moshood, Gaffer Omotayo Quadri, Assistant Director Mayowa Bakare, Editor Ates Brown, Behind the Scenes Pictures Matthew Obinna Friday, Behind the Scenes Pictures Editor Ritzy, Poster Designer Rex Posters.
The movie stars Ruby Akubueze, Heavens Obule and Judith Audu.