HEAD JUDGE
Bayo Awala will be the head of Jury at this year's Festival and will be working alongside other veterans like Phillip Trimnell and Femi Odugbemi to decide on the Movies that will be rewarded with the prestigious
HOURGLASS AWARDS.
He is bringing years of experience as well as current expertise into the Festival's scrutiny of diverse film expressions as well as credibility in the eventual outcome of decisions.
HOURGLASS AWARDS.
He is bringing years of experience as well as current expertise into the Festival's scrutiny of diverse film expressions as well as credibility in the eventual outcome of decisions.
Michael Loeck - Animator & vfx Specialist
Michael Loeck is an amazing animator - simply put. He has worked on several animated movies we all love but more importantly, this American 3D Animator was a huge inspiration to the early Nigerian Animators who emerged between 1998 and 2004 including the likes of Dimeji Ajibola, Femi Omoluabi, Tedd Oke and Stanlee Ohikhuare to mention but a few.
Michael will be deciding on the animated shorts submitted to the Real-Time Film Festival 2016 alongside other panelists.
We know how busy Michael's schedule can be, but we are confident that he would be able to partake in the festival remotely from the USA!
We know how busy Michael's schedule can be, but we are confident that he would be able to partake in the festival remotely from the USA!
CHRISTIAN EPPS - Lighting Designer, Director Of Photography
Christian has lent his talents to film, television, corporate events, festivals, and commercials, theatre and dance and has been working in Nigeria for 10 years. Credits include; AMVCAs 2016, Nigerian Breweries, THISDAY!, Headies Awards, and Emem Isong's Royal Arts Academy. Other credits include; Selma (Oscar nominated), President Bill Clinton - Live from the White House, HBO, The Olympics, BET, ABC, ESPN, Spike Lee, Nick Cannon, Jamie Fox, Nike, McDonalds, Sprite, Oprah, Ava DuVernay, Disney Imagineering. Christian founded www.lightscameradiaspora.org, which does training in technical areas by sharing skills between the US and Africa - Nigeria, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Senegal, and Rwanda and expanding.
JEF GRAY - Film maker and Festival Organizer
Jef Gray is the founder of the International Peace and Film Festival in Orlando - Florida. His love for, and knowledge of Film made him an instant choice for the Real-Time Film Festival. He will specifically decide on the Nigerian / African entries for this year's festival alongside other panelists.
FEMI ODUGBEMI - documentary filmmaker.
Femi Odugbemi is an icon in the Nigerian Film spheres. He is a respected documentary film maker and founder of the I-REP International Film Festival which holds annually in Lagos - Nigeria.
Femi has served as Head Judge for several Awards, including Africa's biggest and most prestigious Award - the AMVCA (Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards).
He will be deciding on the International entries (Outside Africa) alongside other panelists.
Femi has served as Head Judge for several Awards, including Africa's biggest and most prestigious Award - the AMVCA (Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards).
He will be deciding on the International entries (Outside Africa) alongside other panelists.
AARON LATINA - music composer
Aaron is a Freelance Music Composer who Studied Music Composition at Toccoa Falls College. He Lives in O'Fallon, Missouri
Aaron will be deciding on the entries for Sound Design and Music Score for the Festival Submissions alongside other panelists.
Aaron will be deciding on the entries for Sound Design and Music Score for the Festival Submissions alongside other panelists.
PHILLIP TRIMNELL - Ace Photographer
Phillip Trimnell is the Founder/owner of TPT - Phillip Trimnell Productions and has so many years in Advertising, Photography and production in General. Phillip Trimnell will be deciding on the entries for Lighting Design for the Festival Submissions alongside other panelists.
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS SO FAR:
