A documentary short film that focuses on the late Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther has been selected to screen at the iRpresent International Documentary Film Festival.
This was made known in a statement sent to Qed.ng on Wednesday, February 23.
According to the filmmaker Pelu Awofeso, the good news was received days after the trailer of the film was released on social media.
iRep, founded in 2011, provides a platform for documentary filmmakers, beginners and accomplished professionals alike “to positively impact our world”.
Outlining activities for the month of March, the statement read: “March is going to be a very busy month. On the first day of the month, I’ll be sharing about our crowdfunding journey for the Bishop Crowther Project at a session of AfricaNXT, hosted by tourism promoter and tour broker Nnenna Fakoya-Smith.
“On 3rd March, the 15th Jos Festival of Theatre will open in the Plateau State capital. The festival has become a nurturing ground for Nigerian artists to showcase their talents and creativity through a Nigerian and international repertory. The theme for the year is “hope”, and will feature riveting plays as well as a variety of workshops for the Arts community, followed by actual performances in the evenings.
The iRepresent Festival will hold in Lagos from March 17 to 20.
