Dr. Usaku Wammanda Champions African Storytelling at Festival
Dr. Usaku Wammanda, a lecturer at the Film and Multimedia Department, School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, spoke about the International Student Film Festival, which focuses on celebrating African student filmmakers. This year's festival is the third edition, inviting submissions exclusively from African students to showcase their stories.
The festival aims to create a platform for collaboration with industry experts and opportunities for funding. Last year's Best Film Award winner received sponsorship for her next film after participating in the festival.
The event includes keynote speeches from Daniel Eton and Femi Adebayo, along with masterclasses led by industry professionals like Hakeem Effect and Uzoamaka Power. The festival also addresses the future of African cinema and film schools, highlighting the establishment of undergraduate film departments in Nigeria following the National University Commission's unbundling.
The festival is supported by MultiChoice and aims to promote untold African stories.
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