EKOIFF

Hope Opara Ekoiff President and Sohan Roy The Director of DAMM 999

Sohan and Wife during the screening
The 4th Eko International Film Festival closed with DAM 999 which the Director Sohan Roy flew from India including the producer. The last day was graced by prominent Nollywood Directors like Tony Abulu the Director of “Doctor Bello”, Fidelis Duker the Festival President /Director of Abuja International Film Festival, Film Director / Producer Chico Ejiro, Chike Ibekwe. The Head Lagos State Government Film Barr.Mrs Bukkie Agbamiloja was also at the event.
Just before the closing film Mr. Hope Yongoh from NEXIM Bank Limited presented a paper on the theme of the 4th Eko International Film Festival “Nollywood in the Global Film Market”.
In his address it is now clear that Nigeria does not have a film market and deserves one. Nigeria with over 150 million people has only 60 screens while India is having about 13000 screens and you cannot be talking about a viable film industry without having a film market.
The festival organizer will issue certificate of participation for all the movies that was screened during the 4th edition of the festival. All plans are now focused on the 5th edition when the film festival will start giving awards in different categories.

THE 4TH EKO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL KICKS OFF TODAY 18 NOVEMBER AT THE PRESTIGIOUS SILVERBIRD CINEMAS VICTORIA ISLAND LAGOS WITH THE FILM TARA FROM 6.00

Tula The Revolt is a breath taking and true story about repression, desperation and betrayal. An account of the unequal fight for justice but most of all about inspiration, love and freedom. Tula The Revolt is an international production about the leader of the Slave Revolt of 1795 on the island of Curacao, which at the time fell under the rule of the Republic of the United Netherlands. It tells the true story of a man who had the courage to stand up against his oppressors and who tried to give his people back their freedom in a non-violent way.

The movie tells the stories of nine girls from different parts of the world who face arranged marriages, child slavery, and other heartbreaking injustices. Despite these obstacles, the brave girls offer hope and inspiration. By getting an education, they’re able to break barriers and create change.

SELECTED SHORT FILMS FOREIGN

FEATURES FOREIGN

SHORTS NIGERIA

FEATURES NIGERIA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c60rFFJtbAM

FINDING MERCY (SYNOPSIS)
Two friends find themselves in a complicated situation with a motherless baby. One decides to keep the baby only to discover truths he would rather not know.

KAMARA’S TREE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhVor3vKAI4

KAMARA’S TREE (SYNOPSIS)
Kamara’s Tree’ tells a story of a family which “after many years of not all being under the same roof, the family of extremely diverse characters gather in Freetown, Sierra Leone to celebrate the wedding of their eccentric kid sister. Secrets and an uninvited guests threaten the day, as the family is thrown into a chaos.”

PARADOX

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R4-u1SQ-NI

PARADOX (SYNOPSIS)
A young man is driven to the depths of despair when he is overlooked for promotion at work and is unable to pay the hospital bills for his pregnant wife to safely deliver their baby.

NEXT PRESIDENT

NEXT PRESIDENT (SYNOPSIS)
A young Sierra Leonan man must stand up against strong political forces in his country and convince his cautious wife to contest for the biggest seat in Government.

Poignant meditation on family, loss, and the mental maps of homelessness. The film navigates the intimate lives of 5 brothers and their mother, over the course of a decade, through the pains of exile and the joys of family bonding. Exploring the politics of belonging, displacement, and homosexuality, the film examines the hard decisions one Israeli family has to make and the intractable bonds that unite them in the face of complicated life choices. A film by Tomer Heymann