
Nollywood and the Global Film Festival Ecosystem: What Has Changed Since TIFF 2016?
A decade after TIFF’s City to City spotlight on Lagos, Nigerian filmmakers are engaging more deeply with global festivals, labs, funding and co-production networks.

NollyWire · Sep 8, 2025
Blue Pictures Entertainment will release 'Dara' in cinemas on September 5, 2025. The film, directed by Bobby Rak and executive produced by Mfon Essiet,
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Blue Pictures Entertainment will release 'Dara' in cinemas on September 5, 2025. The film, directed by Bobby Rak and executive produced by Mfon Essiet,
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