NIFS Day 2

Wednesday, 27th August 2025
8:00am - 8:00pm

Venue: Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton.

8:00AM - 9:00AM

Welcome Breakfast and Organized Meeting Assistance Pre-Scheduled Meetings

9:00AM-10:15AM

Industry Business Spotlight Presentations

9:00AM-9:15AM

Meeting Room: Cyber Hall

A Presentation of Beeta Arts Festival

(15mins)

Speakers:
Bikiya Graham-Douglas, Festival Convener
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Bikiya Graham-Douglas

9:15AM-9:30AM

Meeting Room: Cyber Hall

A Presentation of The Filmmakers FilmMart & Roll Play Africa

(15mins)

Speakers:
Oluwaseun Lawal, Marketing Manager, Filmmakers Mart.
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9:30AM-9:45AM

Meeting Room: Cyber Hall

A Presentation of SMC's Masters in Film Production Program.

(15mins)

Speakers:
Lawrence Akande, HOD,Film and Multimedia Department, School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, PAU.
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9:45AM-10:00AM

Meeting Room: Cyber Hall

Why TransPerfect?

Value of Localization for International Distribution and Monetization
(15mins)

Speakers:
Jacques Van Hollebeke, Business Development Director, Africa & Claude Mwamba, General Manager, Nigeria, Transperfect Media.
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10:00AM-10:15AM

Meeting Room: Cyber Hall

Film Lab Africa

A Model Acceleration Program for the Film and TV industry in Africa.
(15mins)

Speakers:
Harry Kesiena, Head of Arts & Culture at British Council Nigeria
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NIFS Industry Conversations

10:15AM-10:35AM

Meeting Room: Cyber Hall

From Broadcast to FAST

How Free Ad-Supported Streaming is Reshaping Distribution (20mins)

Overview

In today's world of television, OTTera as a leading US based technology company in the connected TV space has supported many African broadcasters to launch their FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channels which are primarily focused on providing a diverse range of free, ad-supported content through streaming platforms and offering a variety of programming like movies, TV shows, news, sports, and more. These FAST channels mimic traditional linear TV with both scheduled programming and on-demand options, making them a popular alternative to subscription-based services.

Speakers:
Steve Rifkin, COO, OTTera, Inc., Board Member, AfrolandTV - Los Angeles, São Paulo and Johannesburg
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10:35AM-11:15AM

Meeting Room: Cyber Hall

Keynote Conversations

From Broadcast to FAST
How Free Ad-Supported Streaming is Reshaping Distribution

In conversation with Stephen L. Hodge—CEO of OTTera and a driving force behind companies such as AfroLandTV, Toon Goggles, Create Ads, Digital Media Interactive, and Anywhere Artists, as well as OTTera’s affiliates Streambridge and AdNet+ (30mins + Q&A 10mins)

Speakers:
Stephen L. Hodge, CEO, OTTera, Inc., Chairman of the Board, AfrolandTV - Los Angeles, São Paulo and Johannesburg
Moderator: Ijeoma Onah, Founder, NIFS.
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11:15AM-11:55AM

Meeting Room: Cyber Hall

National Film and Video Censors Board Industry & Stakeholders Conversations

Redefining Content Standards in the Digital Age:
Innovation, Regulation and Responsibility. (30mins + Q&A 15mins)

Speakers:
Dr. Shaibu Husseini- Director General, NFVCB, Barrister Francis Nzekwe, Zonal Coordinator, South-South Zone National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Hubert Odeh, Zonal Coordinator, South-East Zone National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Barrister Uju Emegha, Zonal Coordinator, South-West Zone National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Moses Agochukwu, Head of Operations at Silverbird Film Distribution
Moderator: Tope Lawanson, Filmmaker
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11:55AM-1:00PM

Meeting Room: Cyber Hall

International Sales and Distribution Executives Program

Finding New International Markets for Distribution and Monetization & Opportunities for Film/TV Content.
(65mins)

Speakers:
Ijeoma Onah, Founder, NIFS, Maskelah Gabriel-Adams - Founder & CEO, Afrofilms, UK, Shantelle Rochester - Senior Consultant, Know Your Power (KYP), UK
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1:00PM-2:00PM

Industry Networking Buffet Lunch

by Executive Gold Badge or Special Invitation only.

2:00PM-2:45PM

Meeting Room: Cyber Hall

The Chief Woman Conversations

Spotlighting Nigerian Women Elevating the Film Industry

Resilience for Building a Successful Career for Women in the Film Industry
(30mins + Q&A 15mins).

Speakers:
In Conversation with Ruth Kadiri, CEO Ruth Kadiri Fims & RuthKadiri247 YouTube Channel
Moderator: Ijeoma Onah, Founder, NIFS.
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2:45PM-3:10PM

Meeting Room: Cyber Hall

Nigerian Theatrical and Box Office Industry Presentation

Theatrical Resilience:
Nollywood Surge, Surprises and Strategic Shifts. (15mins + Q&A 10mins)

Speakers:
Moses Babatope, Group CEO, Nile Media Entertainment Group.
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Moses Babatope - Group CEO, Nile Media Entertainment Group

3:10PM-3:45PM

Meeting Room: Cyber Hall

Nile Media Group Industry Fireside Conversations.

The Cinema Renaissance:
Finding Opportunity in Disruptions. (35mins)

Speakers:
Moses Babatope, CEO, The Nile Group, James Omokwe, Award-winning Filmmaker, Lead Storyteller– Feemo Productions, Mary Ephraim-Egbas, Founder, Africa Film Finance Forum, Benjamin Eromosele Owobu, Operation Lead, CEAN,
Moderator: Tolu Senbore - Moderator & Head of Business Experience, Nile Cinemas
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Moses Babatope - Group CEO, Nile Media Entertainment Group
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Mary Ephraim-Egbas – Founder, Africa Film Finance Forum,
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3:45PM-4:30PM

Meeting Room: Cyber Hall

EMCOAN Conversations

Evolving to Survive
Perspectives of TV Content Owners (45mins)

Speakers:
Alayande Stephen T. - EMCOAN General Secretary , Project Director, NEMCEA 2025 - CEO, Eagles House Global Resources, Adeola Dada - MD/CEO, Charis Media Consulting , Sebastine Okoromi - MD/CEO, Romistine Media Ltd., Okey Nwosu, CEO/Producer/Director, Key Media Nigeria Ltd
Moderator:
Kingsley Omoefe, Filmmaker/ CEO at Golden Heritage Films LTD.
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Industry Capacity Building Workshop Sessions

2:00PM-4:00PM

Meeting Room: Kano Hall

Creative Clinics

Festival Flex Slots
• 30-minute one-to-one sessions

Speakers:
Shantelle Rochester - Senior Consultant, Know Your Power (KYP), UK, BAFTA-recognised Producer, Director, Actress & Innovator (Ida Rose) launched ‘Know Your Power’ at Cannes 2025. Supporting creatives globally.
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3:45PM-5:00PM

Meeting Room: Isiokpo Hall

Christian Storytellers & Stakeholders (CSS) Conference

Redefining Christian Storytelling for a Changing World
—exploring how we can remain true to the gospel while leveraging modern tools, platforms, and narratives to impact lives and nations.

Speakers:
Pastor Emmanuel Iren – Founder of Celebration Church International. Stan Nze – Award-winning Nigerian actor, Shawn Faqua – Nigerian actor, model, and presenter, Doris Ariole –Founder, Hadassah TV, Ewomaoghene Luther-Abegunde – Founder & CEO, Get Inspired Network & Kingdom Film Festival, Michelle Bello – Founder & CEO, Creative Distribution, Pastor Gideon Mba – Lead pastor of Manifold International Church, Bolanle Olukanni – TV host and actress, .
Moderator: Esse Akwawa, CEO/Co-Founder at Webek Studios
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Stan Nze, Actor/Filmmaker, Love Story Studios
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Bolanle Olukanni – TV host and actress
Esse Akwawa - Head of Accelerate Studios
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4:30PM-5:30PM

Meeting Room: Cyber Hall

SME, Creative Entrepreneurship and Finance Management For the Film Industry Workshop.

Speakers:
Babatunde Ajayi, Head, SME Banking, UBA Group., Alero Ladipo, Group Head, Marketing, and Corporate Communications, UBA Group.
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Babatunde Ajayi, Head MSME Banking UBA Group
Alero Ladipo, Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, UBA Group

4:00PM-6:00PM

Meeting Room: Kano Hall

Technical Version for Achieving Global Production Standards

Understanding Streamers' Technical Expectations, Assets Requirements, Tasks, and Roles.

Speakers:
Malcom Marwa Senior, Technical Manager, Kenya & Nigeria.
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5:30PM-6:00PM

Meeting Room: Cyber Hall

Launching a Career in International Sales & Distribution

What Emerging Film Executives Need to Know About the Global Distribution Business
Lessons & Perspectives from the ISDE Program Cohort 1 Journey (30mins).

ISDE Program Cohort 1 finalists:
Adetayo Adebowale, Faustina Okomayin, Precious Iroagalachi, Olatubosun Olasimbo, Dr. Sherif Adekunle
Moderator: Nneamaka Nwadei, Producer, Film & TV
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6:00PM

Exclusive Industry Networking Cocktail hosted by Nile Entertainment Group.

Venue: Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton.

by Executive Gold Badge or Special Invitation only.

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Gold Partners
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Silver Partners
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Industry Support Partners
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Event Partners
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Media Partners
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