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23
Oct
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Registration Opens/Badge Pick up
24
Oct
Ijeoma Onah
Welcome Speech
Ojoma Ochai
Keynote Speech
Victor Mark-Onyegbu
Funding your Film Project by Africa No Filter
Adeniran Aderogba,
NIFS Film Finance Forum
Navigating the Landscape of Debt Financing for Film Business in Nigeria. | Speakers: Promise George, Group Head Creative and Digital Industry Group Bank of Industry | Olanrewaju Olalusi, Head Media & Entertainment | Adeniran Aderogba, Founder CLG Securities | Opeyemi Ajayi, Chairman CEAN & CEO Cinemax Distribution, Babatunde Ajayi, Head SME UBA Group
Other Speakers
Tony. O Elumelu, C.F.R,
UBA Group Film Finance Forum
Special Guest Speech by Tony. O Elumelu C.F.R, Chairman United Bank for Africa Keynote speech: "Empowering the Next Generation of Creative Entrepreneurs to Scale up Standards" Speakers: Muyiwa Akinyemi Deputy Managing Director of UBA Plc | Babatunde Ajayi, Head SME UBA Group | Gbenga Osibodu, Regional Head - West, Heirs Insurance Group | Panel Session: Importance of Insurance and Financial Management for Film Professionals.
Other Speakers
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VIP Lunch - by Invitation only
Shileola Ibironke
Chief Woman Conversations: In Conversation with Shileola Ibironke - CEO, Micromedia Group of Companies
Ikechulwu Obiaya,
SMC-PAU Roundtable on Film Education
"Glocalising the Nigerian Film Industry: Overcoming Barriers and Seizing Opportunities"
Other Speakers
Ladun Awobokun
Presentation: Nigerian Film Business Overview
Ijeoma Onah,
Film Distribution Focus
Breaking the Ceiling of Local and International Distribution Barriers for Nigerian Films | Speakers: Moses Babatope MD Filmone Entertainment, James Amuta Filmmaker /Writer, Mary Ephraim - CEO Homeland Films, Ijeomah Onah - Founder, Nigerian International Film Summit
Other Speakers
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Meet our Partners
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A Presentation of CANEX
Uche Agbo,
Film Festival Focus
Building a Viable Ecosystem to Encourage Industry Participation in Local and International Film Festivals.Speakers: Uche Agbo - Founder Coalcity Film Festival, Mykel Parish- Founder Nollywood Travel Film Festival, Obianuju Akukwe-Founder, ENIFF, Ewuoma Luther-Abegunde Founder, Kingdom Film Festival
Other Speakers
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NIFS Opening Networking Reception
25
Oct
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Speed Meetings
Emeka Mba
NITV Summit Keynote
Evolving TV Broadcast Landscape and the Inevitable Pivot to Digital Platforms and Content Consumption Patterns.
Ijeoma Onah,
Panel Session
Pivoting Towards Digital Broadcast, Channel Monetization and Distribution: The Opportunities and Challenges |||| Speakers: Femi Ogundoro CEO Food Bay TV, Denis Pagnac CEO Summview Technologies, Ayo Animashaun Group CEO Smooth Promotions & Founder HIP TV, Dr. Gregory Odutayo Group Managing Director, Royal Roots, Agatha Amata CEO, Rave TV
Other Speakers
Jite Ovueraye,
Accelerate TV Content Showcase
Business Presentations & Fireside Chat Discussions |||| Topic: Accelerate TV: The Importance of Authentic Storytelling |||| Speakers: Jite Ovueraye, Head Marketing & Operations (Accelerate Agency), Ibrahim Suleiman, Actor/Filmmaker Bolaji Ogunmola, Actress/Producer, Esse Akwawa, Head Production (Accelerate Studios), Temilola Akinmuda , Media Personality /Filmmaker
Other Speakers
Colette Otusheso,
The Chief Woman Conversations
Other Speakers
Agatha Amata,
The Chief Woman Conversations
Other Speakers
Murphy Anawana
New Subscription Streaming Service - Revo+ Unveil
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Happy Hour Drinks | VIP Lunch by Invitation only
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Africast & NIFS Content Hub
Content Showcase Conversations | Broadcasters Meetup! | Meet the Producers and Distributors | Speed Meetings | Pre-Organized | Meetings | Networking Receptions
Ijeoma Onah,
TV Broadcasters Content Acqusitions Workshop
Meeting Quality Content & Programming Needs in a Digital Era. ||||
Shileola Ibironke, CEO Media Sales Africa Ijeoma Onah, Fouder NIFS
Other Speakers
Moses Babatope,
Africast & NIFS Content Hub Showcase
Discover Content Available for Free to Air Channels by Animation Nigeria, Filmone Entertainment, Media Sales Africa, Blue Pictures Entertainment, Luminae Distribution |||| Speakers: Joy Odiete ,CEO Blue Pictures Entertainment Moses Babatope, MD Filmone Entertainment Shileola Ibironke, CEO Media Sales Africa Eliora Eberechukwu, CEO Luminae Distribution Emem Isong-Misodi CEO Royal Arts Academy Victor Okpala CEO Dope 7 Media, Olajumoke.Y.Akindeju Managing Director AK Media Concepts
Other Speakers
Femi Ogundoro,
Content Showcase by Foodbay TV
Panel Session: Whats next for Food Content? How Nigerian Food can Inspire Innovation and Creativity in Mainstream Media Content |||| Speakers: "Chef Mohammad Baydoun-Executive Chef Femi Ogundoro, Founder Foodbay TV Opeyemi Famakin, Food and Wine Critic Gina Ehikodi Ojo, MD Foodies and Spices Winifred Emmanuel, Chef and CEO Zeelicious Food "
Other Speakers
Bikiya Graham-Douglas ,
Industry Talent Development Program
Change the Narrative Script Writers workshop with Africa No Filter (ANF)
Other Speakers
Femi Ogundoro
Foodbay TV Food Tasting and Networking Cocktail
Hosted by Femi Ogundoro Founder Food Bay TV
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Revo+ Unveil Cocktail
26
Oct
Joy Efe Odiete,
The Next Gen Conference
Theme: Next Gen Evolve: Embracing The Power Within |||| Speakers: Joy Odiete, CEO Blue Pictures Entertainment,Uche Nwuka,Chris Odoh,Mary Ephraim,Patrick Donald,Dr. Fay,Alhaji Adedayo Thomas,
Other Speakers
Ijeoma Onah,
British Council Creative Hussle and Happy Hour Drinks
The Filmlab Africa Presentation by the British Council |||| Panel session: Breaking the Ceiling of Limitations in Legal Frameworks and Intellectual Property Protection for Nigerian Filmmakers |||| Speakers: Brenda Fashugba (Head of Arts Nigeria & SSA Regional Creative Economy Lead British Council), Isioma Idigbe - Partner, Punuka Attorneys and Solicitors, Harry Kesiena - Programs Manager, British Council, Ijeoma Onah - Founder NIFS, Stevedon Adewale Omope (Darimedia Productions UK)
Other Speakers
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The NIFS Buyer Screenings | Filmhouse Cinemas, Landmark
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NIFS Closing Cocktail
Screening Schedule
Lydia, a 45-year-old divorced mother of teenage twins, is a successful real estate broker. Being in marriage with Chijindu for almost 15 years, Lydia’s love life has been tied down to only one significant relationship with nothing to compare it to. Her sex life has gone stale, regimented, and unremarkable- and her husband is a pushover.
A series of unconnected incidents pits six hateful individuals against each other over a large amount of money in a house where no one can leave for seven days due to an ongoing nationwide.
A dead-drunk boy wakes up with a severe hangover on the first day of the Covid-19 lockdown and he battles the horror of living alone through the 14-day lockdown without his phone and any means of food, money and sustenance.
In the heart of the retro futuristic city known as South town, nestled within the borders of the authoritarian Old Country, a string of chilling child kidnappings shatters the uneasy peace.
Surviving a horrible childhood, Beckma
emerges a vigilante and justice figure
for the abused female her life and that of everyone she loves would take a
drastic turn when NYSC sends her to a
western Nigerian village where the
culture and tradition unapologetically
trample on the rights of women, endangering the potential and future of young girls.
Set in the 1950s, Teju relocates to London from Lagos to study but she faces challenges when her colleagues demand to see her "tail".
Ameel, a shy loveable dreamer embarks on a whimsical Journey to confess his love to Ejiro, the girl of his dream, a journey that he began in primary school all through secondary and finally the university. But will fate finally align the stars and grant him the courage to seize the perfect moment, or will his shy nature hinder him from finally taking the bold step to TRY.
The morning after her son’s 18th birthday, Bassey, longsuffering wife and doting mother of three offspring, stuns her husband, Clement, when she informs him, she’s leaving the marriage to start life afresh.
"Love Lies and Lasgidi" is a captivating romantic drama that explores the complexities of love, heartbreak, and friendship in the modern age. Set in the vibrant city of Lagos, the film follows the lives of four women as they navigate the ups and downs of their relationships.
Home therapy is a family dramedy about Henry Logobiri an emeritus professor, who is passing through a stressful divorce with his long-time wife.
A short film about marital dissatisfaction and the consequences of not seeing before leaping. It depicts the story of a young couple who fell in love and were blindsided into an unplanned marriage.
Hunted by her brother's death, Opeoluwa must confront her guilt in the den of organ traffickers, with the help of her deceased brother, Femi, who helps her plot an escape and find closure to their tragic past.