All focus will be on Lagos this week as the eighth City to City TIFF program comes into play. The aim of the program which is to showcase the works of the film’s producers working in a city will beam its light on Nollywood.

Nollywood which is known for constantly churning out a heavy amount of Indie movies year in year out will have the opportunity of showcasing its works to the world on this platform. Nollywood is also being rated as one of the fastest growing movie machine in the world which rakes in about $5 billion yearly. Despite the low quality of movies being produced in recent times, some Nollywood producers have set themselves apart by producing breath taking movies and TFIF artistic director Cameron Bailey said this year’s program will provide a big picture of the amazing works of these producers.

‘The Wedding Party’ which features tops Nollywood act will be the first movie to open the show. The executive producer of the movie, Mo Abudu is sure that her movie will stun the audience as it boast of one of the best performances from Nollywood. She confirmed the TFIF is an opportunity for Nollywood to showcase its talent to the world. She concluded by saying she is happy that Nollywood is finally finding its place on the international stage and every moment of the program won’t be wasted as it is a platform where the world will see what we can offer.

The TFIF will also showcase interviews from top notch producers and actress, Kunle Afolayan and Genevieve Nnaji. The program which has in the past been a stepping ground for Canadian Actors will hope to provide a leap for promising Nollywood act like O.C Ukeje and Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama. The artistic director of the show, Bailey confirmed that there will be seminars, programs and workshops for the duo.

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