Musawa flags off Zuma film festival

The Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has officially announced the launch of the commencement of the 2024 Zuma International Film Festival.

The five-day event hosted filmmakers, industry professionals, investors, policymakers, and creative entrepreneurs with over 3,120 film submissions from various countries.

The Minister commended the Nigerian Film Corporation for the sustainability and improvement of each edition.

She also noted that Film Festivals and Markets provide unique opportunities for various players to impact the local film industry.

Musawa also stated that the Zuma Film Festival will achieve sustainable growth, job creation, and investment promotion.

“Film Festivals are critical to fostering collaboration and enabling the development and commercialization of projects. It brings international focus to the local industry and helps cement our place on the global map.

“No major filmmaking country exists without an internationally renowned top-tier film festival. For this reason, we are committed to investing in ZUMA to ensure that it presents the highest level of excellence in film and leads the charge in cementing Nigeria as a critical filmmaking destination.

“The Zuma International Film Festival (ZIFF) demonstrates our unwavering commitment to delivering critical developmental initiatives for a more vibrant film industry. Nigeria’s film industry is a diverse and vibrant ecosystem that reflects the richness of our culture and offers a unique opportunity for us to tell our stories to the world.

“As we strive to promote and develop the nation’s film industry through digital transformation and innovation, we are optimistic that this year’s edition, ‘Digital Renaissance: Embracing the Future’, will provide an opportunity to reflect on the rapid digital advancements shaping the film industry. These technologies transform how films are created, distributed, and consumed globally, creating immense opportunities for Nigeria and Africa to take the lead in this evolving ecosystem.”