The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has said that the second edition of its international festival will hold from August eight to August 10 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
The national president of the guild, Emeka Rollas, said this at the AGN International Festival press briefing and presentation of appointment letters to the newly selected members of the “kitchen cabinet” on Monday.
The AGN president said the aim of the festival is to provide a platform for film diplomatic activities, cultural change and sustainable creative and marketing collaboration between Nollywood and the international film industry.
“The festival is meant to ensure the business opportunities in the film industry is uniquely accessed by all, as we intend to improve a broader collaboration between filmmakers and the actors to directly and indirectly benefit from the $26 billion global film industry.
“It is also a prominent platform to celebrate and showcase the diverse talents in Nollywood, especially the performers, as we aspire to make the festival a powerful force to spotlight and showcase talents to the international producers, directors, studios and casting agencies. “We will also be raising the awareness of the creative impact of Nollywood to the world.
“Our dream is to see our members perform on the global stage and make mega income like their counterparts in other parts of the world,” he said.
Emeka Rollas also inaugurated the international festival project management team consisting of Segun Arinze, as the festival director and Ifeoma Okeke, the festival producer.
Other members of the guild at the event include Joke Silva, Kate Henshaw, Emeka Ossai, Victor Osuagwu, Uchenna Nnanna, Mary Patrick, Tracy Edwin, Ronnie Diko and Alex Okoroji.
