Fri/13/Nov: 19th African Film Awards 2015 @ Stratford Town Hall, London UK with Special Performance by Julius D'Genius Agwu

African Voice 

Presents 

19th African Film Awards 2015

Celebrating Excellence in Nollywood and Best of Black British Film Stars.

Special Reconition Awards 
Comedian Julius Agwu-D'Genius

An Evening of Glamour, Rib Cracking Comedy, Awards Ceremony, Dinner and Dance

Special Performance on the night: Comedians Julius D'Genius Agwu, Mimicko & Senator

DATE: Friday 13th November 2015

VENUE: Stratford Town Hall, 29 The Broadway, London E15 4BQ

TIME: 6pm - Late

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Supported by FEMTEJ KREATIONS MEDIA

Today SUN/23/FEB: 9th Screen Nation Film & Television Awards 2014 FILM & TV AWARDS GUESTS CONFIRMED

 The 9th Screen Nation Film & Television Awards, will take place today Sunday 23 February at the luxurious Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, London.

The show is hosted by top comedian Ali Baba aka the Godfather of Nigerian comedy and Caroline Chikezie, the gorgeous Hollywood based actress and newest star of the iconic 24 series starring Kiefer Sutherland.

An eclectic mix of media and sports personalities, celebrities and entrepreneurs alongside international government officials combine to make a refreshing line-up of special guests confirmed to present awards at the event that has been described by the media  as the ‘black Bafta’s’: 

The roster is led by 

• Ed Vaizey MP, UK Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries; 
• Gbenga Akinnagbe, enigmatic star of the critically acclaimed The Wire and currently starring in the new series of 24 being shot in London; 
• Veteran radio and television personality Eddie Nestor
• British/ Nigerian entrepeneur and founder of OK! Nigeria, Alexander Amosu
• The sensational award winning Amanda Foster, the UK’s only Black stuntwoman and body double for Halle Berry Fun loving  Capital XTRA  presenters Jade Avia and Abrantee.

Confirmed guests include: 

• Jimmy Akingbola (ex Holby)
• Nonso Anozie (Enders Game)
• Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit)
•  Ashley Walters (Top Boy, Truckers)
• Kane ‘Kano’ Robinson (Top Boy)
•  Chizzy Akudolu, (Holby) 
• Nollywood young guns Anthony Monjaro & Alexx Ekubo
•  Big Brother host AJ Odudu
• Young stars Adelayo Adedayo (Some Girls)
•  Shavani Seth (Youngers) 
• Eastender’s ‘father and son’ Cornell Johnand Khali
•  Best and young movie actors Arnold Oceng (My Brother the Devil)
•  Shanika Warren-Markland (Gone too Far)

Other personalities set to grace the red carpet include: 

• Double World and former Olympic & Commonwealth Champion Christine Ohuruogu
• Former Eastenders actor Charles ‘Chucky’ Venn
•  Jason Njoku, CEO, Iroko TV (described as Africa’s Netflix) 
• TV presenter June Sarpong
•  3-Non Blondes comedian Jocelyn Essien
• World renowned music video producer Luti Fagbenle 
• Ex-Hollyoaks actor Tosin Cole
• Warring Shameless sisters Karen Bryson and Jacqueline Boatswain
• Obi Emelonye, Nigeria's most successful film producer, 
• Fast rising star actor John Boyega (Attack the Block)

and many other dignitaries. This event promises to be an event of a class and ofcourse a night to remember.

Photos of Genevieve’s trip to Ghana for “Mirror boy” Movie Premiere

Genevieve had a delayed flight for her trip to Ghana’s the premiere of the movie “Mirror Boy.” She did finally get there however, and was received with rousing warmth and affection. Below are her pictures for the trip together with Osita Iheme (Pawpaw)









credit: bella naija

More women are wanted in the Film Industry - Ego Boyo

 As a way of encouraging more women to venture into the film industry, Temple Productions is organised a workshop for women in film and those who are trying to break into the industry. The workshop held yesterday, December 3, 2009 in Lagos.

Reel Women: A workshop for Female Filmmakers, aimed at educating women creatively on the opportunities in film production.
“Women have always been involved in various aspects of film making and are becoming more and more involved in production. And now more than ever, opportunities exist because of the pioneering efforts of a few,” said Ego Boyo, veteran female actress and managing director of Temple Productions. “There is a need to maximize these opportunities by creating a forum to enlighten and empower women interested in a career in film and for those already in the Industry.”

Ego Boyo, who also doubles as the initiator of the Reel Women, described the workshop as “a passionate idea conceived to manage the challenges faced by female film makers.”

Organisers argue that the workshop will provide an invaluable opportunity for networking and a platform for mentorship by renowned film directors, producers, financiers, script writers, legal luminaries, and actresses in the industry, at no cost to the beneficiaries.

There will be discussions on issues like sexual harassment, talent development, and other salient challenges women go through in the film industry. The one-day workshop will also feature break out and mentoring sessions as well as speeches on a wide range of topics, like how to break into the industry, personal comportment, style, and everything in between.

Speakers at the workshop include film director and writer, Amaka Igwe; award winning actresses Kate Henshaw Nuttall and Joke Silva,  and Ifeoma Williams, an image consultant; and Sandra Oyewole, a Partner at Oyewole & Co, among others.

Speaking with one of the speakers at the workshop on the telephone yesterday, the person of Kate Henshaw Nuttall, ' the workshop was really fantastic, it went well and was such an interesting programme that people people did not even bother about the time. Hopefully, the workshop will be holding more often...she said, with a lot of excitement in her.

Temple Productions has been at the forefront of pioneering innovations in the film industry. The company recently signed a partnership agreement with a South African-based production company, to help enhance its output. It is now working with international film consultants to reinvigorate the Nigerian film industry with modern equipment and value added services. Temple Productions aims to produce internationally acceptable films in Nigeria.

Entries for AMAA 2010 still open

The Africa Film Academy invites filmmakers to submit their Feature, Short, and Documentary works for consideration by the 6th AMAA, the Premier Africa film Awards. Each completed entry form must be accompanied by all the supporting materials listed on the submission forms, including the synopsis of the film, the list of credits, marketing stills of the film, filmographies of the directors and producers, 10 DVD copies of the film and proof of the right to submit.

Only films produced and released between December 2008 and December 2009 would be entered for the 2009 celebration of African Cinema to be held in 2010. All films must indicate year of copyright. The Africa Film Academy will not accept any film that exceeds the 120 min run as a feature or a short film that is longer than 50 minutes.

The Africa Film Academy awards two major categories of short films and animation. This year the Academy announced a category for the Best Africa Film in the Diaspora and the Best Diaspora Short Film Awards. The deadline for all submissions is December 30, 2009; a late entry deadline is 7th January 2010. Nominations will be announced in Ghana in February 2010. AMAA will hold on April 10, 2010 and will be televised across the world.