Owerri, Imo State, is set to host the graduation ceremony of
this year’s edition of its “So You Wanna Act” workshop organised by Africa Film
Academy.
The graduation event scheduled for the 24th of August, 2017
marks the end of an interactive workshop for the participants and is billed to
take place at the Imo Trade and Investment Centre, Owerri. Expected as special
guest of honour is the governor of Imo state, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, alongside
other notable figures across Nigeria’s creative space.
Host of the event, 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,” Nwosu said.
“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 also said that unveiling of Eastern
Heartland Film Festival and the launch of the Africa Film Academy Eastern
Heartland Film Fund will form part of the graduation activities.
“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.”
At the commencement of the training, Imo State governor
Owelle Rochas Okorocha had said: “Nigeria, Africa and the world should brace
for the impact we are about to make.”
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