NiFSTV 2024 | London Agenda

Friday, 11th October

Venue: HEK Creative Space.
Cross Harbour

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Networking Lunch

1:00PM - 1:10PM

Welcome Speech

Speakers: Ijeoma Onah, Founder Nigerian International Film and TV Summit
Ijeoma Onah

1:10PM - 1:30PM

Industry Presentation

Modern Cinema Business in Nigeria @20: The Lows, the Highs, What the Future Holds
Speakers:
Moses Babatope Group CEO, Nile Media Entertainment Group
Moses Babatope - Group CEO, Nile Media Entertainment Group

1:30PM - 2:30PM

Keynote Conversations

NIFS London Keynote Conversations with Naz Onuzo, Founder Inkblot (30 MINS + Q&A)
Speakers: Naz Onuzo, Founder Inkblot
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Producing Quality Content for the Diaspora (30 MINS + Q&A)
Speakers: Colette Otusheso, CEO Accelerate Group
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2:30PM - 5:00PM

Diaspora Film Finance Forum (DFFF)

Budgeting and Planning Gaps in Nigerian Independent Productions (20 minutes)

Speakers: Wonuola Fasehun, FCCA. Production Accountant/Finance Business Partner
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Panel Conversation: Show me the Money: Exploring Local and International Film Funding Pathways and Opportunities Between Nigeria and the United Kingdom (40 MINS + 10 MINS Q&A)
Overview: The Special Diaspora Film Finance Forum that will drive high level conversations on challenges and limitations for film financing opportunities for Nigerian and Diaspora filmmakers.
Speakers: Bode Odetoye - CEO Kherut Films | Tosin Otudeko - Writer & Producer, The Garden Theatre | Agatha Amata - Filmmaker & CEO InsideOut Media | Kazeem Adeoti- Founder & CEO Adekaz Productions
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Ijeoma Onah
Ijeoma Onah
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British Council’s Film Lab Africa London Showcase Conversations (60 MINS + 20 MINS Q&A)
The Funding Gap: Securing Resources as an International Filmmaker.
Overview
The focus of conversation will be on the scarcity of financial support for African filmmakers: are international voices being silenced due to lack of access? Hoe can they overcoming the challenges of applying for funding and grant opportunities? What are the strategies for securing international co-production deals and alternative sources of funding
Speakers:Yemi Daramola - UK Support Partner, Film Lab Africa | Don Omope - Technical Consultant, Film Lab Africa | Shantelle Rochester - Award Winning Film & TV Producer
Moderator:Ijeoma Onah
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Ijeoma Onah

5:00 PM - 5:30PM

Industry Talent Development Program in Partnership with Cinekita, Paris

Intersection between Content Localization and International Distribution for Optimized Revenue
Speakers: Steen Ingmann, Head of Business Development Cinekita Paris
Steen Ingmann

6:00PM - 7:00PM

NIFS London Opening Cocktail in Partnership with UBA Group and Red TV

Saturday, 12th October

Venue: HEK Creative Space.
Cross Harbour

3:00PM - 3:45PM

Producers and Scriptwriters Roundtable Conversations

Change the Narrative with Authentic African Story Telling
Speakers: Moky Makura Executive Director, Africa No Filter.
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3:45PM - 4:15PM

Entreprenurial Opportunity: The Nollywood Film Makers' Construction

Are we asking the right question? Is Nollywood really global? Lets talk research findings.
Speakers: Tiwaloluwa Oladigbo . LLB, BL, MSc. MCMI, AFHEA. Doctorial Researcher in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Strategy (Aberdeen Business School) Robert Gordon University.
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4:15PM - 4:45PM

The UK – Nigeria Collaboration Opportunities

Speakers: Agnieszka Moody - Head of International Relations, British Film Institute
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4:45PM - 5:15PM

Red TV Content Showcase

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13 Kinds of Women

Writer: Eddie Seddoh
Producer: Olufemi Bamigbetan, Eddie Seddoh
Director: Eddie Sedoh
Executive Producer: Alero Ladipo, Bola Atta

UBA’s REDTV, the lifestyle entertainment channel powered by the bank is all set to premiere its anticipated series ‘13 Kinds of Women.’The 13-episode Ghanaian series, directed by award-winning filmmaker Eddie Seddoh, will be available for a global audience on YouTube this Thursday, September 19.13 Kinds of Women offers an intimate look into the lives of diverse women, exploring their real-life relationship dynamics, challenges, and triumphs.The star-studded series features some of Ghana’s most talented actors, including Prince David Osei, Harold Amenyah, Peter Ritchie, and Jasmine Baroudi, among others.
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When Are We Getting Married

Writer: Ife Olujuyigbe
Producer: Olufemi Bamigbetan, Kayode Kassum
Director: Diji Aderogba
Executive Producer: Alero Ladipo, Bola Atta

The Bola Atta-produced series tells the tale of two young lovers who move in together and make an effort to make their relationship work despite having opposing worldviews. “When Are We Getting Married” shows the importance of having chemistry in a relationship but also acknowledges that it’s not a guarantee that the relationship will work. The show also touches on issues facing young Nigerians trying to navigate romantic relationships. Edith (Immaculata Oko Kasum) and Fenwa (Ric Hassani) have different understandings about love and the possibility of getting married. However, they must fight the world, their fears, their pasts, and each other if their relationship will survive and go the distance.

5:15PM - 6:00PM

Presentation and Tour of HEK Studios and Creative Space

Change the Narrative with Authentic African Story Telling
Speakers: Bode Odetoye - CEO Kherut Films | Niyi Towolawi - Film Director and CEO of Hekspace Studios
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6:00PM - 7:00PM

NIFS London Screenings Red Carpet and Networking Reception in Partnership with Red TV

7:00PM - 8:30PM

Movie Screening

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Unintentional

Writer: Zeina Otonjo
Producer: Obinna Okerekeocha
Director: Olufemi Bamigbetan
Executive Producer: Bola Atta

United Bank for Africa (UBA) through its Lifestyle and Entertainment channel, REDTV, has blessed us with another star-studded movie, Unintentional, which was released on Boxing Day.

Unintentional, REDTV’s first feature-length film, stars some of Nollywood’s biggest names, featuring Kate Henshaw, Efa Iwara, Omowumi Dada, Beverly Osu, Chioma Okoli, Tina Mba, and Mike Uchegbu.

Unintentional is a feel-good love story that follows Sefi Madaki (played by Omowumi Dada) and her best friend Rosy (Beverly Osu) on a journey of self-discovery after a tumultuous heartbreak at the start of their national youth service year. Filmed around the beautiful landscape of Enugu State in Nigeria, the movie delves into the lives of these two young African girls on a road trip that leads to the discovery of love in the least expected place, triggered by a weird scenario.

Omowunmi Dada’s Sefi seems to be the absolute unluckiest when it comes to love. She leaves Lagos for her youth service in Imo state after her boyfriend, Ladi (Tobi Bakare), proposes to another woman. Rosie (Beverly Osu), her friend, has informed her and other friends about her posting to Imo State for her service year as well, which makes the duo to be entangled together throughout their service year.

On their way to Imo, they have a very bad traveling experience from issues with other passengers to an engine breakdown in the middle of the road. The ladies are saved from the stress of waiting for another bus by the easy-to-love Uzor (Efa Iwara), who is traveling on the same road at that time. It isn’t an easy one at first because Sefi has decided not to ride with him, despite their unfavorable situation at that time until Rosie forces her to accept the ride.

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