03/12/2024
As the founder of the Kingdom Film Festival, I've often been asked why I'm hosting a film festival specifically for the faith-based community. Some wonder if there's profit to be made or how we plan to secure brand sponsorships in a market where brands often shy away from religious programs.
My response is simple: every niche deserves a platform. The film ecosystem should cater to diverse audiences and provide opportunities for growth, learning, and development. The Kingdom Film Festival is more than just a showcase for faith-based films; it's a knowledge bank that pushes for excellence, sustainability, and innovation in the industry.
We are not ashamed to raise the banner of Jesus on this mountain of media, art, and entertainment excellently.
Our festival provides a platform for emerging and niche filmmakers to showcase their work, often overlooked by mainstream audiences. We offer job opportunities that empower individuals financially and provide visibility for underrepresented filmmakers.
At our festival, we bring together professionals from across the film ecosystem, including distributors, exhibitors, educators, producers, and funding executives. This year's festival received over 2,000 entries from around the world, with winners from America and Nigeria being recognized.
I firmly believe we've started a rich narrative that is bold, influential, and engaging. A narrative that will enrich the Nigerian film ecosystem and contribute value to our evolving industry.
As we conclude this year's festival, I leave you with these words:
Be in the ROOM!
Be a VOICE in that space.
Be a person of VALUE in that room.
Challenge stereotypes and provide solutions. Let's continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in the film industry.
I am thankful to God, our volunteers, brand partners, speakers, facilitators, and the faith-based filmmakers community for joining us at this year's festival.
Unto KFF 2025...