The 2025 Abia Worldwide Movie Pageant, slated for December 19-20, at Cine 21, Aba, the industrial hub of the state, has acquired 1,243 movie submissions from 155 nations, a sign that Abia state is turning into a shining star within the world artistic panorama, Alexander Elekwa, president, Abia Movie Pageant, has acknowledged.
Elekwa, in an interview with BusinessDay, mentioned that the pageant actions, will embrace a grand opening ceremony to welcome the world to Abia state, inspirational movie screening, intensive workshop and grasp class, panel dialogue with trade specialists and Abia Nollywood Artists Night time Award to rejoice excellence.
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Elekwa, whereas praising Governor Alex Otti for his unvavering assist, endorsement and dedication to the artistic trade, famous that the Governor has created the enabling setting that permits festivals like ABIFF to thrive.
Thus is as he additionally acknowledged the excellent contributions of Matthew Ekwuribe, the state’s commissioner for Arts, Tradition and Artistic Financial system, Matilda Anyamele, senior particular assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Arts, Tradition and Artistic Financial system and Martins Okey Justice, senior particular assistant to the Governor on Tourism and Leisure for his or her ardour, collaboration and continued assist in the direction of the expansion of artistic initiatives.
Elekwa, who is worked up with the variety of movie submissions, affirmed that his dream is to make ABIFF greater and border.
Based on him, “We envision a pageant that expands it’s world attain, attracts extra worldwide collaborations, strengthen native capability and reate sustainable alternatives for our youth.
“We’re dedicated to creating ABIFF, not only a pageant, however a everlasting artistic hub, the place concepts are nurtured , expertise are developed and goals are remodeled into teal careers.”
He mentioned that one of the vital priorities of the organisation is the coaching and empowerment of Abia youths, who’re obsessed with media, movie and artistic arts, stressing that the long run if the trade lies within the fingers of younger folks.
Kate Ezigbo, president, Nigeria Movie Pageant Affiliation (NFFA), mentioned that movies had been submitted from totally different components of the world, a sign that ABIFF has put Abia on world map.
She famous that movie festivals expose native movies to the world and appealed to stakeholders within the movie trade in Nigeria, particularly these within the South-East and South-South areas to assist ABIFF.
