A filmmaker, Lancelot Imasuen, has said that he plans to organise a film festival in Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, because of his love for making impact.
Called the International Students Film Festival, it will hold from September 21 to 24, 2023, while submission of entries will run from June 29 to August, 2023.
Imasuen, who is the brain behind blockbuster movies, such as Issakaba and Gbege, said, “I am inspired because I have a film school that is affiliated to Igbinedion University. I love making impact. If I am not directing films, I would be in class sharing knowledge. Recently, I was in Manchester University, United Kingdom, during the African Day Celebration to speak on Nollywood. I do a lot of lectures and public speaking.
“I looked around and realised that there were several film festivals but no one was wholly dedicated to students. I also felt the relationship between the industry and academics was not strong enough. That was why I created the meeting point where students of Theatre Arts and Mass Communication could have one spot to showcase what they have. Top professionals and young filmmakers in the industry, including staff of Igbinedion University, will also be brought in during the workshops.
“It is expected to be a campus-based travelling theatre, and we will move from one school to another. We have also reached out to great film scholars around the world, as well as industry professionals.”
Imaseun noted that entries would be accepted for short films, feature films and documentaries. He said, “Awards will be given to students whose works are adjudged to be the best. The criterion of those participating is that they have to be students. The idea is to catch them young.”
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