REDTV has been producing award winning content like The
Men’s Club for over five years, bringing the best of Africa to the world. One
of the main objectives of the network is to develop new talent and help provide
avenues for young entrepreneurs in the business of film to grow. This month, they will be supporting the
upcoming inaugural edition of The Annual Film Mischief (TAFM) organised by The
film Rats Club.
The festival explores the works of young film writers,
producers and directors working under the aegis of the Film Rats Club. As part
of the events, the organisers have put together a Film/Tech session where
creative leaders will brainstorm on the film industry in Africa and how the
narrative can be improved to make room for more players and participants.
The Executive Producer, REDTV, Bola Atta, who spoke on
REDTV’s passion to support the creative industry in Africa, explained that the
lifestyle channel is focused on empowering talented creatives on the African
continent and to showcase what they have to the world.
“More than ever before, we at UBA and REDTV are conscious of
the enormous potential that exists within the creative industry on the African
continent and we are keen to give more life to this. Some of these talents
really do not have much access to funding and networks and we want to provide
opportunities for them to keep improving.
It is with the hope that the creative industry will one day
soon, grow as big as the Fintech’s who are presently dominating the digital
space with incredible innovations. It is
indeed a new world and every young African talent deserves to play their role
and contribute to the development of the continent.” Atta said.
“The future of film
in Africa is changing at a fast and positive pace and we are glad to be part of
the conversation. Festivals like the Film Rats Club organised by young talents
form part of the changing narrative,’ Atta concluded.
Also speaking, the Creative Director of REDTV, Obinna
Okerekeocha, pointed out that with REDTV hits such as its first feature film,
Unintentional; The Men’s Club; Assistant Madams
and other popular shows like Our Best Friend’s Wedding, Inspector
K, RedHot Topics, Hotel Boutique,
award-winning REDTV will continue to develop quality content that showcase top
talent in the African film industry