A boost for content as Hollywood and Bollywood converge in LagosBy Okoh Aihe
Published: April 27, 2007
Print The internationalization of Nollywood contents will once again take the centrestage in an international programme this month end in Lagos, as Hollywood and Bollywood converge in Nigeria to look at an industry that has put the country on the world map...
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ANTP eyes film distributionBy Enam Obiosio
Published: April 23, 2007
Print Support for the National Film and Video Censors Board’s (NFVCB) new framework on the distribution of film and video works was bolstered recently when the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) paid a solidarity visit to the Director General of the Board, Emeka Mba...
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Marketers misunderstand a biz model that could change the fortunes of NollywoodBy Prince Osuagwu in the Vanguard
Published: March 12, 2007
Print A week after a rousing launch of the new distribution framework by the Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB, before a large gathering of industry players, a section of the movie making industry last Thursday reacted angrily, accusing the Board of preparing the market for a takeover by big multinationals after the locals have nurtured it...
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New Distribution policy Antidote to Nollywood's malady, says MbaBy Justin Akpovi-Esade, The Guardian
Published: February 2, 2007
Print Mba described the film industry as a 'national treasure'. "All over the world, a movie industry is considered a national treasure not only because of its economic output but also due to its immense ability to influence society and culture. However, the route to the treasure is in a robust distribution system, which not only determines the direction and strength, but the contents as well. This explains why a movie industry is always a reflection of its distribution system..."
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It’s Time For Peace In BerlinBy Olumide Iyanda, independentngonline.com
Published: February 1, 2007
Print 
Nigerian producer and chief executive officer of the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Peace Anyiam-Fiberesima, is on the international jury for Short Film Competition at this year's Berlin International Film Festival...
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Africa's challenge to Hollywood dominanceBy Martyn Drakard
Published: December 20, 2006
Print Africa has a wealth of untapped acting talent. Because of their rich oral tradition and practice, Africans are not camera shy. In a region where technology is still developing, verbal communication is still an art form. Africa also has a wealth of stories...
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