Industry Session & Events
Registration
Corrections & Updates
Day 1, November 3, 2024
Industry Program Registration Process & Rules
Industry Sessions: At AFRIFF, industry sessions are usually
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60 to 90 minutes panel discussions with 4 to 6 speakers and one moderator
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45 min to 60 minutes fireside chat between 1 or 2 speakers and a moderator
There are between 3 to 5 industry sessions - of roughly 90 minutes each - per day from November 6 (Day 2) to November 10 (Day 6) at AFRIFF 2023 . AFRIFF 2023 offers a total of 26 industry sessions, you are welcome to register for free for a maximum of 3 sessions per day.
Activities & Business Networking Events: There are at least 3 networking events per day organized by AFRIFF partners. AFRIFF participants can register for at least 1 activity or networking function per day. Access to these activities are by invitation only. You can register to be shortlisted. If shortlisted, you will receive an individual confirmation for the event you have elected to attend.
AFRIFF ISANR (Industry Sessions, Activities & Networking Registration)
Without proof of ISANR (Industry Sessions, Activities & Networking Registration), you may be barred access to the session. Please follow the simple steps to confirm your AFRIFF ISANR and receive confirmation by email. AFRIFF ISANR is open from November 2nd to November 9th, 2023
ISANR Process
Step 1:
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Select the references for 3 sessions you want to attend each day
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Select the references for the networking activity you are interested in
Step 2: Complete the registration process
Step 3: Receive your confirmation email
Step 4: Show your confirmation at the gate and attend the session
Rules of access (you are invited to respect these guidelines):
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Please show up at least 15 minutes before the start of the session: Doors will close as soon as the moderator starts introducing the topic.
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Mute your phone: If you are caught conversing during the industry session, you will be excluded from the room and banned from attending any other industry session at AFRIFF
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Questions: Raise your hand, or wait for the moderator to open the floor for questions
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Photos with the speakers or moderators: Wait until the session is finished, that the speakers have cleared the stage and take your picture outside the room
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Dress code: Business casual is the rule
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Language and etiquette: Verbal or physical assaults are strictly forbidden at AFRIFF. Any disrespectful behavior will be sanctioned by a swift removal from the session and AFRIFF festival premises, and, a ban for life from attending the festival.
List of Industry Sessions
DAY1- Sunday, 3rd November : OPENING DAY
DAY1SE1 - Onsite Registration
DAY2 - Monday, 4th November: HERBERT DAY
DAY2SE1-10AM - Cultural Wealth to Global Prosperity: Film as a Catalyst for Economic Development
DAY2SE2-11AM - Bridging the Skills Gap: Cultivating the Next Generation of African Filmmakers
DAY2SE3-2PM - Leveraging Technological Innovation in African Cinema
DAY2SE4-3PM - Meet NETFLIX Africa
DAY2SE5-5PM - Making of a Nollywood Blockbuster - House of Gaa | Bolanle Austin Peters
DAY3 - Tuesday, 5th November: CO-PRODUCTION DAY
DAY3SE1-10AM - Global Co-Productions: Bridging Cultures and Markets and Success stories
DAY3SE2-11AM - Funding and Financing Co-Productions: Unlocking Opportunities
DAY3SE3-2PM - Film Commissions and Cultural Organizations: Catalysts for Co-Production Success
DAY3SE4-3PM - Above the Line vs Below the Line: Navigating Talent Representation in Co-Productions
DAY3SE6-4PM - Making of a Nollywood BlockBuster - PostCards | Hamisha Daryani Ahuja
DAY4 - Wednesday, 6th November: ANIMATION DAY
DAY4SE1-10AM - Building a Sustainable Animation Industry in Africa
DAY4SE2-11AM - Financing and Marketing African Animation Projects
DAY4SE3-2PM - Animation as a Medium for Cultural Expression and Education: Animating African
DAY4SE4-3PM - Global Gaming Success in Nigeria: The Road to International Markets
DAY4SE5-4PM - Making of a Nollywood BlockBurster - Afamefuna | Kene Egbue
DAY5 - Thursday, 7th November: TELEVISION DAY
DAY5SE1-10AM - Creating TV Shows that Resonate with Local and International Audiences
DAY5SE2-11AM - Innovative Formats and Genres: The Future of African Television/Distribution Challenges
DAY5SE3-2PM - Attracting a New Audience: Revitalizing African Television as a Tool for Social Change
DAY5SE4-3PM - Producing TV Shows and Series: Challenges & Solutions
DAY6 - Friday, 8th November: AFRO UNITY DAY
DAY6SE1-10AM - A Tapestry of Stories: Celebrating Africa’s Rich Storytelling Traditions
DAY6SE2-11AM - Cross-Continental Collaborations: Strengthening the Black Film Ecosystem
DAY6SE3-2PM - Pan-African Distribution Networks: Expanding the Reach of African Cinema
DAY6SE4-3PM - Making of a Nollywood BlockBuster - Breathe of Life | Eku Edewor
List of Networking Events
DAY1SCRE - Opening FIlm: Orah
DAY1PARTY - Opening Ceremony
DAY2NET1 - 12PM - French & African filmmakers Meet-Up
DAY2SCRE - French Showcase
DAY2PARTY - Evening Networking Parties
DAY3NET1-12PM - Festival de Cannes Meet Up
DAY3PARTY - Evening networking event
DAY4NET1-12PM - Sao Paulo Film Commission Meet-Up
DAY4PARTY - Evening Networking
DAY5NET1-1PM - French & African producers Meet-Up
DAY5NET2-6PM - NEFTI Awards Ceremony
DAY5PARTY - Networking Event
DAY6SCRE - Closing Film: Breath of Life
DAY6PARTY - Evening Networking
DAY7GLOBE - Globe Awards Ceremony
DAY7PARTY - Globe Awards Afterparty
Industry Sessions & Networking Events Outline
DAY1
OPENING DAY
November 3
Reference
Theme
Date
DAY1SCRE
Opening Film
Screening
ISANR confirmation
MIKANO BUILDING, Victoria Island Lagos
November 3
6.00 PM - Red Carpet
8.00 PM - Screening
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Red Carpet
Screening
DAY1PARTY
Opening Day Party
By invitation
MIKANO BUILDING, Victoria Island Lagos
November 3
10.00 PM
Reference
Ref Title
Access
Venue
Date
Start Time
DAY2SE1-10AM
Creating an enabling environment in Africa for the film industry
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 6, 2023
CREATING AN ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE AFRICA FILM AND TV INDUSTRY
Baba Agba, Managing Director, BCI Studios (with 4 panelists)
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HE Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Nigeria
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Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor, Lagos State Government, Nigeria
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Herbert Wigwe, Founder, Wigwe University, Nigeria
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Chris Oshiafi, Chairman, PAC Capital, Nigeria
from 10.00 AM
to 11.15 AM
1h15 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY2SE1-11AM
The future of indigenous content
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 6, 2023
THE FUTURE OF INDIGENOUS CONTENT - AN AFRICAN EXPRESSION
BB Shasore, Screenwriter, Director, Co-founder of NEMSIA Films, Nigeria (with 6 panelists)
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Kayode Kasum, Film Director, Nigeria
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OON Charles Okpaleke, Film Producer, Nigeria
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Busola Komolafe, Channels Head, Paramount Africa
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Abba Makama, Film Director, Nigeria
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Lonzo Nzekwe, Filmmaker, Nigeria - Canada
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Kenneth Gyang, Filmmaker, Nigeria
from 11.30 AM
to 12.30 PM
1h00 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY2NET1-12PM
France and African filmmakers Meet-Up
Networking event
ISANR confirmation
Location to be disclosed to the shortlisted participants
November 6, 2023
NETWORKING LUNCH WITH AFRICAN FILMMAKERS
from 12.45 PM
to 1.50 PM
1h05 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY2SE3-2PM
African storytelling
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 6, 2023
EMPOWERING FILMMAKERS TO TELL BETTER AFRICAN STORIES
Bikiya Graham-Douglas, Executive Director, Lagos Theatre Festival (with 5 panelists)
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Ike Nnaebue, Film Director, Nigeria
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Mykel Parish, Filmmaker, Nigeria
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Kunle Afolayan, Film Director, Producer, Founder, KAP Academy & Golden Effect Pictures, Nigeria
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Beverly Naya, Actress, Nigeria - UK
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James Omokwe, Film Director, Producer, Nigeria
from 2.00 PM
to 3.00 PM
1h00 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY2SE4-3PM
Local grants & available fellowships
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 6, 2023
INDEPENDENT STORYTELLERS AND LOCAL SUPPORT - LABS, GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS
Segilola Ogidan, Actress & Writer, Nigeria (with 6 panelists)
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Julia Mckay, Cultural Affairs Officer, US Mission in Nigeria, USA
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Welket Bungué, Actor, Guinea-Bissau + Portugal
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Paul Robinson, Filmmaker, Founder, NEFTi Competition, USA
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Léa Baron, Project Manager, Cinémathèque Afrique de l'Institut français, France
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Ziphozakhe Hlobo, Production Analyst, Kwazulu Natal Film Commision, South Africa
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Souraya Kessaria, Film Residence and Partnership Manager, Cité Internationale des Arts, France
from 3.30 PM
to 4.30 PM
1h00 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY2SE5-5PM
Conversation with GMM (Global Media Makers)
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 6, 2023
GLOBAL MEDIA MAKERS IN CONVERSATION WITH AFRICAN FILMMAKERS
Enyi Omeruah, Regional VP Acquisitions & Development, AAA Entertainment, Nigeria (with 4 panelists)
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Louay Khraish, Writer, Producer, Lebanon
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Angel Kristi Williams, Film Director, USA
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Erin G. Wesley, Cinematographer, USA
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Yolanda Keabetswe Mogatusi, Writer, Producer, Film Director, South Africa
from 5.00 PM
to 6.00 PM
1h00 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY2SCRE
French Showcase
Screening
ISANR confirmation
TBC
November 6, 2023
SUPER WOUMAN, a film by Julio Teko
6.15 PM
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Start Time
DAY2PARTY
Evening Networking Events
By Invitation only
November 6, 2023
US Mission Event
TBC
Obi's House at the Hardrock Cafe
10.30 PM
Reference
Ref Title
Access
Date
Party 1
Start Time
Party 2
Start Time
DAY3SE1-10AM
Film distribution and marketing strategies
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 7, 2023
KEY DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR AFRICAN FILMMAKERS
Greg Odutayo, Group Managing Director, Royal Roots Cinemas, Nigeria | AFRIFF Member of the Jury (with 7 panelists)
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Moses Babatope, Co-Founder & CEO, FilmOne Distribution
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Pape Boye, Founder, Black Mic Mac, France
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Alain Modot, CEO, DIFFA Distribution, France
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Shakur Nadira, Co-Founder, Okada Media, Nollywood Film Festival, Nigeria
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Gabe Converse, Creative Director, The Refinery, USA
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Murphy Awana, CEO, Founder Afrorevo TV, Nigeria
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Alexandre Rideau, Co-CEO, Mediawan Africa, France - Senegal
from 10.00 AM
to 11.15 AM
1h15 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY3SE2-11AM
The making of a Nollywood arthouse film
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 7, 2023
MAKING OF A GLOBAL NOLLYWOOD ARTHOUSE FILM
Oluyomi Ososanya, Head of Department, Director's Toolkit, Ebony Life Creative Academy, Nigeria (with 2 panelists)
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CJ Obasi, Film Director, Nigeria - Film: Mami Water
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Babatunde Apalowo, Film Director, Nigeria - Film: All the Colors of the World Are Between Black and White
11.30 AM
12.30 PM
1h00 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY3NET1-12PM
Festival de Cannes Meet-Up
Networking Event
ISANR confirmation
The venue information will be disclosed to shortlisted participants
November 7, 2023
NETWORKING LUNCH with VIPs
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Christian Jeune, Director of Film Department, Festival de Cannes, France
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Thomas Rosso, Manager, Semaine de la Critique, Festival de Cannes, France
from 12.45 PM
to 1.50 PM
1h05 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
VIP Guests
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY3SE3-2PM
Agents, lawyers and managers
Fireside chat
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 7, 2023
REPRESENT! | LEGAL MATTERS ARISING IN TALENT REPRESENTATION
Isioma Idigbe, Partner, Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors, Nigeria (with 5 panelists)
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Tim McNeal, VP Talent Development & Diversity, Disney ABC TV Group, USA
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Carl Rumbaugh, Film Producer, CEO, 23 Management Group, USA
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Jennifer Okafor, Coordinator, Global Television, CAA, USA
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Kem Anyanwu, CEO & Founder, Kemystry, UK - USA - Nigeria
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Angela Fadzai, Manager, Range Media Partners, Nigeria
from 11.30 AM
to 12.30 PM
1h00 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY3SE4-3PM
French & Nollywood Filmmakers
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 7, 2023
GLOBAL STORYTELLING: FRENCH FILMMAKERS DISCUSS NOLLYWOOD
Juliet Ibrahim, Actress, Ghana (with 6 panelists)
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Denis Cougnaud, Film Producer, CEO, Araucania Films, France
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Manuela Cassuto, Development Coordinator, Federation Meac, Germany
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Eddy Charles, CEO, Sharly Dubbing Production, France
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Sébastien Hussenot, Producer, La Luna Productions, France
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Chris Odeh, Film Producer, CEO, Sozo Films, Nigeria
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Judith Audu, Film Producer, Actress, Casting Director, Nigeria
from 3.15 PM
to 4.15 PM
1h00 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY3SE5-3PM
NEFTI Competition 101
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
FilmHouse Landmark Centre - Screen room 1
November 7, 2023
ENABLING YOUNG CREATIVES WITH NEFTI COMPETITION
Paul Robinson, Founder, NEFTi Competition, USA (with 3 panelists)
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Cheyi Okoaye, filmmaker, Nigeria
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Temidayo Johnson, filmmaker, Nigeria
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Hassan the Kreator, filmmaker, Nigeria
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Joanna Okey Ogunjiofor, filmmaker, Nigeria
from 3.00 PM
to 4.20 PM
1h20 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY3SE6-4PM
The making of a Nollywood blockbuster: Jagun Jagun
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 7, 2023
MAKING OF A NOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTER: JAGUN JAGUN
Tolu Ajayi, Film Director & Producer, Nigeria (with 7 panelists)
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Femi Adebayo, Film Director, Actor, Nigeria
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Bimbo Ademoye, Actress, Nigeria
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Aisha Lawal, Actress, Scriptwriter, Nigeria
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Lateef Adedimeji, Actor, Nigeria
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Fathia Williams, Actress, Nigeria
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Hakeem Effects, Make-up Artist, Nigeria
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Tunji Afolayan, Art Department Director, Nigeria
from 4.30 PM
to 5.15 PM
45 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY3PARTY
Networking Event
By invitation only
November 7, 2023
TBC Party 1
from 9.30 PM
TBC Party 2
from 11.00 PM
Reference
Ref Title
Access
Date
Party 1
Start Time
Party 2
Start Time
DAY4SE1-10AM
International collaboration: Nigeria & Brazil + France + Germany + South Africa
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 8, 2023
INTERNATIONAL FILM COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES WITH NIGERIAN FILMMAKERS
Prudence Kolong, Founder, AfroCannes, AfroBerlin & Yanibes Productions, France - Sweden (with 7 panelists)
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Konstantin Korenchuk, Film Director & Producer, Germany
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Nebot Francis: IFIND
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Axel Guyot, Film Producer, CEO, Black Armada, France
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Chuko Esiri, Film Director, Nigeria
-
Carl Tamakloe, TV Series Development Manager, UBISOFT, France
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Representative, Sao Paulo Film Commission, Brazil
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Hlobo Ziphozakhe, Production Analyst, Kwazulu Natal Film Commision, South Africa
from 10.00 AM
to 11.15 AM
1h15 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY4SE2-11AM
The role and importance of industry guilds
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 8, 2023
GUILDS AND THEIR RELEVANCE TO FILM INDUSTRY GROWTH
Uche Okocha, Member, Association of Movie Producers, Nigeria (with 4 panelists)
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Representative, Directors Guild of Nigeria
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Representative, Actors Guild of Nigeria
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Representative, Association of Nigerian Movie Producers
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Representative, Cinematography Society of Nigeria
from 11.30 AM
to 12.30 PM
1h00 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY4NET1-12PM
Sao Paulo Brazil Film Commission Meet-Up
Networking Event
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 8, 2023
SPCINE SAO PAULO FILM COMMISSION IN CONVERSATION WITH NOLLYWOOD
from 12.45 AM
to 1.50 PM
1h05 min (this session is extended to 2 hours + and will be followed by one-on-one meetings done in collaboration with Mr. Baba Agba)
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY4SE3-2PM
Women in film; a competitive sisterhood
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 8, 2023
WOMEN IN FILM | COMMUNITY OVER COMPETITION
Chioma Onyenwe, Founder, Raconteur Productions, Nigeria (with 6 panelists)
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Kemi Adetiba, Film & TV Director, Nigeria
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Chioma Ude, Founder, AFRIFF
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Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content Channels, Multichoice, Nigeria | AFRIFF Member of the Jury
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Mary Njoku, Actress, Film Producer, Founder, ROK TV, CEO, ROK Studios, Nigeria
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Uche Jombo, Actress, Screenwriter, Nigeria
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Bolanle Austen-Peters, Lawyer, Film Director, Producer, Nigeria
from 2.00 PM
to 3.00 PM
1h00 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY4SE4-3PM
Filmmaking for and with global studios
Fireside Chat
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 8, 2023
FILMMAKING FOR GLOBAL STUDIOS
Steven Adams, Co-Founder, Alta Global Media, PGA Member, Oscar Voter, USA (with 2 panelists)
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Stephen 'Dr' Love, Film Producer, USA | President of AFRIFF 2023 Jury
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Nicholas Weinstock, Film Producer, CEO, Invention Studios, USA | AFRIFF 2023 Member of the Jury
from 3.15 PM
to 4.15 PM
1h00 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY4SE5-4PM
The making of a Nollywood blockbuster: The Black Book
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 8, 2023
MAKING OF A NOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTER: THE BLACK BOOK
TBC (with 5 panelists)
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Richard Mofe-Damijo, Actor, Writer, Film Producer, Nigeria
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Shaffy Bello, Actress, Singer, Nigeria
-
Editi Effiong, Producer, Nigeria
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Sam Dede, Actor, Film Producer, Nigeria
-
Denola Grey, Actor, Fashion Consultant, Author, Nigeria - UK
from 4.30 PM
to 5.15 PM
1h15 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY4PARTY
Networking Event
By Invitation Only
November 8, 2023
NEFT Vodka Party
from 9.30 PM
TBC Party 2
from 10.30 PM
Reference
Ref Title
Access
Date
Party 1
Start Time
Party 2
Start Time
DAY5SE1-10AM
iSTREAM platform launch
Product Launch
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 9, 2023
iSTREAM PLATFORM LAUNCH
Deyemi Okanlawon, Actor, Nigeria
from 10.00 AM
to 11.15 AM
1h15 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY5SE2-11AM
Enhancing cultural representation in video games
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 9, 2023
CULTURAL REPRESENTATION IN VIDEO GAMING
Sidney Onoriode Esiri 'Dr Sid', Award Winning Artist and Gamer, Nigeria (with 5 panelists)
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Edu Shola, Creative Director & Founder, Deluxe Entertainment Studios, Nigeria
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Oscar Michael, People & Product Manager, BDM of Immersive and Interactive Media, Africacomicade, Nigeria
-
Eniola Edun, CEO & Co-Founder, Gamr, Nigeria
-
Hugo Obi, CEO & Founder, Maliyo Games, Nigeria
-
Bukola Akingbade, CEO & Founder, Kucheza, Nigeria
from 11.30 AM
to 12.30 PM
1h00 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY5NET1-12PM
French & African producers Meet-Up
Networking event
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 9, 2023
FRENCH PRODUCERS IN CONVERSATION WITH AFRICAN PRODUCERS AND DIRECTORS
from 12.45 PM
to 1.50 PM
1h05 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY5SE3-2PM
Going global with African animation
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 9, 2023
EXPORTING AFRICAN ANIMATION TO THE GLOBAL MARKET
Ridwan Moshood, Animation Director, Cartoon Network, Nigeria (with 4 panelists)
-
Somto Onubogu, Producer, Creative Director, Schucks Media, Nigeria
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Esther Kemi Gbadamosi, Cinematographer, Animator, CEO & Media Consultant, Radioxity, Nigeria
-
Tolu Olowofoyeku, Co-Founder, Kugali, Media, Nigeria
-
Godwin Akpan, Concept Artist & Illustrator, Nigeria
from 2.00 PM
to 3.00 PM
1h00 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY5SE4-3PM
NEFTI Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 9, 2023
NEFTI COMPETITION PANEL DISCUSSION
TBC Moderator (with 4 panelists)
-
from 3.15 PM
to 4.15 PM
1h00 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY5SE5-4PM
The making of a Nollywood blockbuster: Battle on Buka Street
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 9, 2023
MAKING OF A NOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTER: BATTLE ON BUKA STREET
Jemima Osunde, Actress, Model, Presenter, Nigeria (with 6 panelists)
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Funke Akindele, Actress, Nigeria
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Mercy Johnson, Actress, Film Director, Film Producer, Nigeria
-
Nkem Owoh, Actor, Nigeria
-
Tina Mba, Actress, Nigeria
-
Sola Sobowale, Actress, Nigeria
-
Moshood Fattah, Actor, Nigeria
from 4.30 PM
to 5.15 PM
45 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY5NET2-6PM
NEFTI Awards Ceremony
ISANR Registration
Landmark Centre - Screen 1
November 9, 2023
from 6.00 PM
to 7.30 PM
1h30 min
Reference
Ref Title
Access
Venue
Date
Start Time
End Time
Duration
DAY5PARTY
Networking Event
By invitation only
November 9, 2023
Party 1 TBC
10.00 PM
Party 2 TBC
11.30 PM
Reference
Ref Title
Access
Date
Party 1
Start Time
Party 2
Start Time
DAY6SE1-10AM
African actors' global crossover
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 10, 2023
INDIGENOUS ACTORS BREAKING GLOBAL BOUNDARIES
Michelle Dede, Actress, Nigeria (with 4 panelists)
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Jimmy Odukoya, Actor, Nigeria
-
Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Actor, Writer, Nigeria
-
Emeka Amakeze, Actor, Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Nigeria
-
Bikiya Graham Douglas, Actress, Nigeria
from 10.00 AM
to 11.15 AM
1h15 min
Reference
Ref Title
Session type
Access
Venue
Date
Session Title
Moderator
Speakers
Start Time
End Time
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DAY6SE2-11AM
The economics of music, soundtracks and films
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 10, 2023
HARNESSING THE POWER OF MUSIC IN STORYTELLING AND THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC SYNCHRONIZATION
TBC (with 5 panelists)
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Efe Omorogbe, CEO & Founder, Now Music, Nigeria
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Tega Oghenejebo, COO, Mavin Records, Nigeria
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Larry Gaga, Songwriter, Record Producer, CEO & Founder, Gaga Music, Nigeria
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Bada Akintunde-Johnson, Country Manager, Paramount Nigeria, Nigeria
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Kay Ikahzoboh, Managing Director, Virgin Music Nigeria
from 11.30 AM
to 12.30 PM
1h00 min
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DAY6NET1-1PM
African actors' Meet-Up
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 10, 2023
NETWORKING SESSION WITH AFRICAN ACTORS
from 1.00 PM
to 1.50 PM
50 min
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DAY6SE3-2PM
Content commissioning and licensing
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 10, 2023
COMMISSIONING AND LICENSING CONTENTS FOR AFRICAN FILMMAKERS
TBC (with 4 panelists)
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Mary Njoku, CEO, ROK TV
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Victor Sanchez Aghahowa, Head of Production, West Africa, Multichoice
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Murphy Anawana, CEO, AforevoTV
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Busola Komolafe, Channel Head, Paramount, Africa
from 2.00 PM
to 3.00 PM
1h00 min
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DAY6SE4-3PM
The making of a Nollywood hit series: Shanty Town
Panel Discussion
ISANR confirmation
LaVida Pavilion - Sol Beach Mall - Victoria Island
November 10, 2023
MAKING OF A NOLLYWOOD HIT SERIES: SHANTY TOWN
TBC (with 6 panelists)
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Ini Edo, Actress, Nigeria
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Nse Ikpe Etim, Actress, Nigeria
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Chidi Mokeme, Actor, Nigeria
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Nancy Isime, Actress, Nigeria
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Mercy Eke, Media Personality, Influencer, Nigeria
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Chinenye "Chichi" Nworah, Media Entrepreneur, Film Producer, Nigeria
from 3.15 PM
to 4.15 PM
1h00 min
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DAY6SCRE
Closing Film
Screening - Closing Film
ISANR confirmation
IMAX CINEMAS, Lekki, Lagos
November 10, 2023
BREATH OF LIFE directed by BB Shashore
6.00 PM - red carpet
8.00 PM - screening starts
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Screening
DAY6PARTY
Networking Event
By invitation only
November 10, 2023
TBC Party
11.00 PM
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Party
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DAY7GLOBE
Award Ceremony / Award Night
By invitation only
November 11, 2023
6.00 PM - red carpet
8.00 PM - Globe Awards starts
Categories
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MTN Fan Favorites | Honorary Awards x11
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AFRIFF Honors Outstanding Performance x10
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Special Jury Prize for Outstanding Film
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Best Short film
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Africa No Filter Game Changers Award x1
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Access Bank Student Film Fund Award (Student Short Award)
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Best Animation Film
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Best Documentary Film
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Best Actor in a Feature
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Best Actress in a Feature
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Best Screenplay
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Best Director
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Access Bank Audience Choice Award
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The Oronto Douglas Award for Best Feature Film
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Best International Short Film
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Best International Documentary Film
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Best International Students short sponsored by UCA
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Lifetime Achievers Awards X 2
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AFRIFF Hall of Fame x3
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Industry Session Registration Form