Vunderkind
Social Member
Renowned Nollywood actor Desmond Elliot is billed to host the first edition of a talent hunt show for aspiring filmmakers in Africa.
The development is disclosed in a statement by Emmanuel Eyaba of 2et Media Network Ltd organisers of the programme.
It stated that the programme, tagged ``Unleash Ur Creativity’’, would also accommodate rising actors, scriptwriters, cameramen, songwriters, singers, editors, and makeup artist.
``Unleash Ur Creativity was set up to create a platform where many people, especially youths will be empowered through movie production.
``Participants will be required to conceptualise a story, produce and premiere it within the period to a live TV audience and the winning group will get N10 million to produce a feature film.
``Already, seven locations are being considered for the camping which includes Obudu Cattle Ranch Resort in Cross River, Federal Capital Territory, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Bayelsa, Kogi and Lagos States,'' It said.
The statement added that some seasoned filmmakers would visit the artistes from time to time to give them practical tips on the art and science of filmmaking.
The audition for the show will hold in Calabar, Abuja and Lagos on a yet to be determined date.
The development is disclosed in a statement by Emmanuel Eyaba of 2et Media Network Ltd organisers of the programme.
It stated that the programme, tagged ``Unleash Ur Creativity’’, would also accommodate rising actors, scriptwriters, cameramen, songwriters, singers, editors, and makeup artist.
``Unleash Ur Creativity was set up to create a platform where many people, especially youths will be empowered through movie production.
``Participants will be required to conceptualise a story, produce and premiere it within the period to a live TV audience and the winning group will get N10 million to produce a feature film.
``Already, seven locations are being considered for the camping which includes Obudu Cattle Ranch Resort in Cross River, Federal Capital Territory, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Bayelsa, Kogi and Lagos States,'' It said.
The statement added that some seasoned filmmakers would visit the artistes from time to time to give them practical tips on the art and science of filmmaking.
The audition for the show will hold in Calabar, Abuja and Lagos on a yet to be determined date.
