Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State is set to host Nigeria’s first ever theatre and film festival (UTAFF). The event holds from November 8 to 10, 2018. Themed New Talent, New Technology in Theatre and Film Practice, the objective of the festival is to serve as a premier platform for increasing development in indigenous performing and media arts in Akwa Ibom State, thereby impacting positively on the economy of the state as well as promoting Akwa Ibom State tourism and hospitality to the world.

The three-day event will feature training, workshop, panel discussion, film screening, theatre performances and awards. UTAFF 2018 will hold at 4 different venues: Silverbird Cinema (Uyo), University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Council for Arts and Culture and Akwa Ibom State University (Obioakpa campus).

A foremost Akwa Ibom female film-maker, Emem Isong, will be celebrated at the maiden edition of the festival with her film Ayamma headlining the opening screening of the festival. A command performance of Kasala – a theatrical piece directed by Thompson will also open the theatre performances at this year’s festival.... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/11/all-set-for-uyo-international-theatre.html )