The city of Owerri is set to play host
to the graduation ceremony of this year’s edition of its “So You
Wanna Act” workshop organized by Africa Film Academy. The
graduation event scheduled for the 24th of August, 2017 marks the end
of a highly educative and interactive workshop for the participants
and is billed to take place at the Imo Trade and Investment Centre,
Owerri.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the
project and graduates, the host, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu emphasized the
need for refining creative skills and showcasing local talents. “We
started the workshop on the 25th of April and concluded it on the
10th of May 2017. In a class that featured hundreds of students and
some of the creative maestros from Eastern Nigeria, you can be
certain that they will not only surprise the film industry with their
productions but also with the quality of content and messages that
will follow.”
The Africa Film Academy continued by
explaining the rationale behind a myriad of activities scheduled for
the graduation, most notably the unveiling of Eastern Heartland Film
Festival and the launch of the Africa Film Academy Eastern Heartland
Film Fund. “We have found a formula that works, and this is
consistent with our vision at Africa Film Academy. It is to empower
indigenous talents like we have done with the students at the “So
You Wanna Act” workshop; empower them with the Africa Film Academy
Eastern Heartland Film Fund so they can access resources to execute
viable creative projects and showcase their works through the Eastern
Heartland Film Festival.”
“Nigeria, Africa and the world should
brace for the impact we are about to make.” Owelle Rochas Okorocha
said during the commencement of the training. At the graduation
ceremony as a special guest of honour will be his Excellency, the
executive governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha alongside
illustrious guest speakers and other notable figures from the
creative space across Nigeria are also expected to be in attendance.
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