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ZUFF 2023: Nollywood’s Film ‘Face To Face’ Emerges Best Film

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‘Face To Face’, star-studded Nollywood’s thriller,  emerged Best Film while Kenneth Okolie won the Best Actor in the film at the grand finale of the 2023  edition of the Zuma Film Festival (ZUFF).

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The ZUFF 2023 Jury made the announcement on Friday night at the closing ceremony and award night of the festival in Abuja.

Ace actor Kenneth Okolie won the Best Actor for his lead role in the film directed by Robert Peters, featuring Freddie George, Gbenro Ajibade, Tamara Eteimo,Jeff Innocent, Dustin Wilkes and Danelle Korsak, among other cast.

Set in the city of Lagos, ‘Face To Face’ tells the  story of everyday challenges average Nigerians face  in their guest for survival.

According to the festival Jury, a total of 3,340 films were received from all over the world, from which 20 short films, 19 feature length films and eight students films were shortlisted .

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Others shortlisted included six  documentary films, 10 animation and four indigenous language films.

A special recognition award tagged “Lifetime Achievements Awards was  given to  veteran industry players and other stakeholders including Peter Fatomilola, Sambo Sanusi and the  legendary singer Onyeka Onwenu.

Other recipients include veteran Kannywood actress  Saratu Gidado, a.k.a ‘Daso’,Clarence Peters  and Dauda  Kahuta, popularly known as ‘Rarara’ and the Minister of State for FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, among others.

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Earlier, Dr Chidia Maduekwe, Managing Director, Nigerian Film Corporation and Chairman Organising Committee of ZUFF, congratulated the awardees  for their commitment  to excellence.

“For award winners and other recipients, including our life time achievers, Zuma Film Festival commends you for your contributions to the growth of the film industry.

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“Let the recognition and subsequent award spur you further, just as ZUFF will continue to provide the platform to connect and live the African film experience as captured through the lenses of our national values and cultures.

“Kudos to the Jury for making tonight’s event possible, given the enormous and painstaking work of selecting winners from huge film entries received from around the world, including Nigeria.

“With tonight’s event signaling the end of ZUFF 2023, l urge all of us to internalise all the values and experiences garnered.

 

“Let the experiences of this year’s Zuma Film Festival shape our professional and creative instincts as a people with distinctive but unique national and African culture,” ” he said.

Earlier, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has described the annual Zuma International Film Festival (ZUFF) as a catalyst for economic growth in the Territory.

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Wike, who was represented by the the FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, said that the festival was a veritable platform to drive tourism and stimulate huge economic opportunities for the FCT.

He reiterated the government’s commitment to implementing strategic plans aimed at further elevating the festival’s stature and impact.

“The Zuma Film Festival has not only been a platform for showcasing artistic brilliance but has also played a pivotal role in boosting the local economy,” the minister said.

NAN reports that the 2023 ZUFF, which held from December 1 to 8 ,with the theme “Cultural Convergence”, is organised by the Nigerian Film Corporation(NFC)  in collaboration with   the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).

It featured the annual Zuma film lectures, master classes, panel discussions, investment sessions and film screenings.(NAN)

 


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