NIFS 2026 | Lagos Agenda | Aug 24 - Nigerian International Film Summit

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Registration, Executive Gold Badge and Speaker Badges pick up from 4PM at NIFS Lagos Venue

Glover Memorial Hall, 4 Customs Street, Marina, Lagos Island
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NIFS Lagos
Special ISDE Programme & Masterclass

From Script to Market: Building Sustainable Pathways for African Films

Date: Monday, 24 August
Venue: Level 2, Training Room, Glover Memorial Hall

Lead Facilitators
Kene Mkparu — Film Entrepreneur, Cinema Executive & Producer | Ijeoma Onah — Film & Television Executive & Founder, NIFS | Funmi Onuma — Cinema Expert and Thought Leader

08:30AM–09:30AM

Registration & Networking Breakfast

09:30AM–10:00AM

Venue: Level 2, Training Room, Glover Memorial Hall

Opening Session

• Welcome remarks
• Programme objectives
• Introduction of facilitators and partners

Facilitator:
Godwin Nzekwe
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10:00AM–11:00AM

Venue: Level 2, Training Room, Glover Memorial Hall

Keynote:

From Screen to Market: The Future of Cinema in Africa:
• Evolution of the African and Nigerian cinema market
• Changing audience trends
• Cinema infrastructure gaps and opportunities
• The changing role of cinema in the film value chain
• What filmmakers need to understand beyond production
• Future of theatrical exhibition in Africa

Facilitator:
Kene Mkparu — CEO, Komworld Cinemas
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11:00AM–11:30AM

Coffee Break

11:30AM–1:00PM

Venue: Level 2, Training Room, Glover Memorial Hall

Workshop

Cinema Innovation Models

Facilitator:
Funmi Onuma — Cinema Expert and Thought Leade
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1:00PM–2:00PM

Lunch

2:00PM–3:30PM

Venue: Level 2, Training Room, Glover Memorial Hall

Workshop

Cinema Innovation & Audience Engagement
• Alternative cinema formats
• Community cinema models
• Technology-driven audience engagement
• New approaches to reaching audiences
• Innovation in exhibition

Facilitator:
Kene Mkparu — CEO, Komworld Cinemas
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3:30PM–4:00PM

Break

4:00PM–5:00PM

Venue: Level 2, Training Room, Glover Memorial Hall

Fireside Chat

Building the Future of African Cinema
A candid conversation on leadership, industry transformation, opportunities, and the future direction of African cinema.

Facilitator:
Kene Mkparu — Film Entrepreneur, Cinema Executive & Producer | Ijeoma Onah — Film & Television Executive & Founder, NIFS | Funmi Onuma — Cinema Expert and Thought Leader
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