Organizers of the International Student Film Festival, ISFF, have announced nominees in all the 12 categories for the maiden edition of the festival slated to hold from Thursday, October 12 through 15, at Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State.The organizers also announced about 11 award categories which are endowed in memory of some eminent Nigerians and Nollywood legends.
According to him, after a meticulous assessment of the entries, the ISFF independent jury selected about 37 films from Africa and 22 films from outside the continent for screening during the three days event. Some of them include, ‘Latifa’ by Angel Gabriel, ” Kairos” produced by EbonyLife Creative Academy, “Thirst” by Xenith Film Productions, “Dark Room” by Asaba Film Academy. From outside the continent, we have films such as “FotoTazia” , “Sucio”, ‘First Shiver' and others.
The Guv’nor, as he’s fondly called by his colleagues and fans added that “Overtime, it has been observed that student filmmakers do not get dedicated opportunities to showcase their creative works. This could be as a result of the student-status of these category of filmmakers which may pose the threat of seeing them as unable to produce masterpiece films.
Professor Adejhe, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, who represented the Vice-Chancellor of the institution said the choice of the private university in the country may be seen as a divine arrangement, adding “the university we believe , stands to gain a lot from hosting this festival.