RETHINKING NIGERIAN FILM FESTIVALS: WHY CAPACITY, CLARITY, AND COLLABORATION MATTER

By Osezua Stephen-Imobhio If we are to be honest with ourselves, there are several key issues we must consider in this ongoing conversation about the state and future of Nigerian film festivals. First, we need to return to the fundamentals: What exactly is a film festival? Many of our members still do not fully understand what a film festival represents—its philosophy, aims, objectives, and its crucial place within the broader creative ecosystem. Until every member of NFFA grasps these foundational principles, our collective progress will remain limited. This reality underscores…

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