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| Ijeoma, Founder NIFS |
Key stakeholders in the Nigerian film
industry are expected to storm the beautiful city of Los Angeles,
California, from November 2 through 5, for the Nigerian International
Film Summit during the world’s biggest film market- The American
Film Market.
This is essentially a business summit
focusing on the film business in Nigeria. The primary aim of the
summit is to promote business driven conversations and meetings on
the opportunities, possibilities and challenges revolving around the
business of film in Nigeria for international distributors, buyers
and film investors. It also seeks to promote how fast the local
Nollywood film industry is evolving to meet with international
production standards and expectations among other topical issues
relating to the Nigerian film industry.
Founder of the NIFS, Ijeoma Onah
expressed her excitement at the traction gained by the NIFS Summit
locally as key stakeholders in the Nigeria film business including
independent producers, distributors and exhibitors have embraced the
event which is expected to promote and reposition the local film
business in Nigeria for international cross-overs and global film
business
Speaking at press conference held in
Lagos, the lineup of over 30 speakers unveiled includes film industry
executives from Nigeria US, France, Ghana and South Africa a who are
very knowledgeable about the Nigerian film industry and have various
levels of business interests in Nigeria. The Key note addresses will
be delivered by Lai Mohammed, Nigeria’s Minister of Information on
the commitment of Nigerian government towards providing enabling
environment for investments into the film ecosystem. Pioneer of the
presently celebrated film business and Founder of the Silverbird
Group Senator Ben Murray- Bruce will provide insight during his
keynote into the journey so far, highlighting the possibilities,
opportunities and challenges of film business in Nigeria.
The official partners for NIF Summit
include, The Silverbird Group, owners of Nigeria’s biggest cinema
chain Silverbird Film Distribution and the only African studio in
Hollywood as Dream Magic Studio. Founder of Silverbird Group Senator
Ben Murray Bruce was excited about the summit, saying “am all in
for this NIF Summit because its seeks to promote, showcase and
spotlight Nigeria at the global film market and this is a highly
commendable initiative. Senator Ben Bruce emphasized that ”
Silverbird Group is committed towards ensuring the growth of the
Nigerian Film industry as we harness both local and international
potentials” Other NIFS official partners are Nigeria’s Bank of
Industry , PWC, Ascend Talent Management, Jambo TV/ Jambo Play
Filmhouse / IMAX Cinemas and Filmone Distribution. Group Managing
Director of Filmhouse Cinemas Kene Mparu had this to say about the
NIF Summit partnership “There is a reason we are called Filmhouse.
It is because as far as film is concerned in this territory,
especially from a theatrical standpoint, Filmhouse is well positioned
in the industry. Naturally we could not say no to such a partnership
with a respected organization and as we are excited we look forward
to doing much more with NIF Summit.
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