Cheyi Okoaye has emerged the topped winner of the NEFT Rising Movie Expertise Worldwide Quick Movie (NEFTI) Nigeria Competitors for his charming quick movie titled, “Don’t Assume Too A lot About It,” incomes him the grand prize of $5,000 for his cinematic expertise.
The NEFTI finale occasion, held on the prestigious AFRIFF 2023, additionally noticed Hassan Tha Kreator and Joanna Okey-Ogunjiofor securing the coveted NEFTi-LG Viewers Selection Award for his or her quick movie titled, “Dream of the Weave,” successful $2,000.
The NEFTI Nigeria was an eight-week-long quick movie competitors for budding filmmakers to bear mentorship from business luminaries, acquire recognition, grow to be empowered to grasp their aspirations and remodel their inventive visions into cinematic realities.
Founding father of NEFTi & CCO, NEFT Vodka, Paul Robinson, expressed his delight on the success of the competitors, stating that, “NEFTi isn’t just about competitors; it’s about schooling and offering filmmakers with alternatives to amass abilities which can be invaluable to their craft.
“Cheyi Okoaye’s victory showcases the unimaginable expertise fostered by the NEFTI Competitors, and we’re proud to be a part of his journey. A giant because of our companions, mentors and judges for his or her distinctive work on this competitors. NEFTI Nigeria 2024 will probably be greater and higher.”
Okoaye’s successful entry stood out amongst a pool of gifted entries and finalist rivals, showcasing technical prowess and a novel storytelling skill. The NEFTI Competitors, recognized for its dedication to supporting and propelling rising skills, continues to play a pivotal function in shaping the way forward for Nigerian cinema.
Cheyi Okoaye expressed his gratitude for the popularity, saying: “Profitable the NEFTI Competitors is an unimaginable honor. This expertise has not solely supplied me with a platform to showcase my work however has additionally linked me with invaluable mentorship and steerage. I’m excited concerning the alternatives that lie forward in my filmmaking journey.”
The NEFTI Competitors stays a beacon for aspiring filmmakers, providing not only a competitors however a transformative expertise that opens doorways to mentorship, publicity, and business recognition.