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 Center, Owerri.
Expressing his enthusiasm for both 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 is quoted as saying during the
commencement of the training.
At the graduation ceremony as the special guest of honor will be
his excellency, the executive governor of Imo state, Owelle Rochas
Okorocha alongside illustrious guest speakers , Other notable figures
from the creative space across Nigeria are also expected to be in
attendance.
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