The Nigerian Film Industry (Nollywood) is globally recognized as the second-largest film industry in the world. It is one of the priority sectors identified in the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan of the Federal Government of Nigeria with a planned $1billion in export revenue projected for the year 2020.

A hugely attractive industry for creatives everywhere in the world, Filmmaking 101 offers an opportunity to gain knowledge and actionable insights into the trends that are shaping the industry.

What You Will Learn
1. Basics of Filmmaking
2. Insights into the film industry
3. Script Writing and Character Design
4. Crew and Cast

Who Should Attend
1. Film practitioners
2. Actors, Directors, and Producers
3. Corporate Communications Managers
4. Motion Picture Creative Technicians
5. Writers and Editors
6. Journalists
7. Film Enthusiasts

Facilitator
James Abinibi is a Film Director, Producer, and Writer who currently resides in Lagos, Nigeria. He started off his creative career in the Advertising Industry as a Creative Director for 5 years during which he launched major national campaigns for brands such as TURA, PZ Cusson, Haier Thermocool amongst others. He extended his creative prowess to the film industry in 2006 and worked in different capacities as a crew member on box office movies such as IRAPADA, THE FIGURINE, OCTOBER 1, THE CEO, etc.

He has since directed cinema features such as MENTALLY, THE CALL, THE CLEANSER, LAST REQUEST, and others. His films have been showcased in film festivals around the globe and in 2019 he got an award for BEST DIRECTOR at the AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL in London.

He runs ROCKBOTTOM FLIX, a film production company based in Lagos, Nigeria. Abinibi gets his inspiration from his environment and sometimes shared experiences, his dream is to make films that evoke emotions and thought processes beyond quality entertainment.

Date: 22 February 2020
Address: 10C Ladoke Akintola, Ikeja G.R.A., Lagos.
Time: 12 am prompt

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