Nollywood Now! has two aims:
- To invite Nollywood fans to get together and celebrate Nigerian film in a public space.
- To introduce the joy and excitement of Nigerian film to new audiences.
Our launch event on Wednesday 6 October will include a panel discussion featuring industry insiders and representatives from the Nigerian community in London. On the following days, each film will be introduced by a special guest.
In October 2010, Nigeria celebrates 50 years of independence. There will be events celebrating Nigerian culture throughout the autumn, including three Nollywood events in south London:
- Nollywood Now! The UK’s first ever festival dedicated to Nigerian film
- New Nigeria Cinema, a one-day film festival at the BFI Southbank, 30 October 2010
- Nollywood Un-packed, an evening at the South London Gallery, Peckham, 26 November 2010
Diary notice
WHAT: UK’s first ever Nigerian film festival, Nollywood Now!
WHEN: 6 – 12 October 2010
WHERE: Deptford Town Hall, New Cross Road, London SE14 6AF
LAUNCH EVENT: Wednesday 6 October, 7.30pm to include screening of the documentary Nollywood Babylon
SPEAKERS: TBC but to include film academic, British-Nigerian actor and film-maker, Nollywood Movies channel representative, Nigerian community representatives.
