RTF 2017 OVERVIEW & ACTIVITIES
FINAL LIST OF RTF 2017 OPENING SHOWCASE
For our Opening Showcase this year, we'll be taking viewers through NINE UNIQUE EMOTIONS, as contained in 9 Short films from 8 countries.
All the listed films (Including one shot by a Child) will be shown during the Opening Ceremony come June 25th 2017, at Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, Maryland - Lagos.
All the listed films (Including one shot by a Child) will be shown during the Opening Ceremony come June 25th 2017, at Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, Maryland - Lagos.
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OPENING FILMS - #RTF2017
(1) AMAKA'S KIN (2) BLACK ROSE (3) NEBEL(4) MO (5) FROM INSIDE (6) LILA (7) SETBACK OF THE SPIRIT (8) BORIS & BABETTE (9) LUNCH TIME
Our closing Film will be announced on the 30th of June 2017.
DOWNLOAD THE FESTIVAL'S FILM SCREENING SCHEDULE FOR 2017 BELOW
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Our vision is “to build a truly International and remotely accessible Film Festival”. Our corporate mission is phrased to require milestone triggered reviews. It is “to become the biggest and most acclaimed technology – driven, remotely accessible Festival in Africa within two years of our existence”.
'Our LANGUAGE is "FILM", our MEDIUM is "TECHNOLOGY" and we celebrate the "HUMAN TALENTS"
The Festival accepts entries from filmmakers across the world without discrimination. We also offer waivers for submission fees to filmmakers from countries like Iran, Pakistan and others who can't pay for submissions due to limitations caused by sanctions imposed on their countries.
We celebrate the FILMS and their MAKERS. We also celebrate and expose current TECHNOLOGIES that affect the art of film making. That's our focus hence, we do not seek to be the most glamorous Festival, but rather, our desire is to be known for being the Most Innovative, Eco friendly and Technology Attentive Festival in Africa that attracts the world!
During our inaugural edition, we had over 800 submissions from 80 countries out of which 60 films from 25 countries were screened. Our Festival Catalogue Theme for 2016 was "EMOTIONS" while our Festival Program Theme was” INNOVATIVE TECHNICAL CONVERSATIONS"
Submissions for the 2017 edition are being processed at the moment and our Festival Catalogue Theme for 2017 is "HUMANITY" while our Festival Program Theme is “EXTENSIVE PRODUCTION CONVERSATIONS”
We are an Independent, privately funded Film Festival which seeks to promote the Artistry in Filmmaking. Our special emphasis is on Artistic Films.
SPECIAL OFFERINGS DURING RTF 2017:
1. Filmmakers with appreciable Festival attendance at the Festival will stand a chance of getting a FILM GRANT that covers pre-production, Production & Post – Production from AFRINOLLY at the end of the Festival. This covers equipment, Workstation and general production support. They will be required to submit a brief Film Package including Synopsis and story breakdown to the AFRINOLLY TEAM.
1b. Filmmakers and enthusiasts in attendance also stand a chance of getting an additional FILM GRANT courtesy of MIGHTY JOT STUDIOS. This will be accessible only to Registered Participants as well.
Attendance and Participation in RTF activities is ABSOLUTELY FREE, but to be eligible for the SPECIAL OFFERINGS including the Two FILM GRANTS, the individual MUST Register on the homepage of the Festival.
All that is required for the MIGHTY JOT STUDIOS GRANT is for festival attenders to shoot a 5 Minute short film using their phones, during the days of the festival.
They should be able to piece together a convincing story from all the rushes they derive from unfolding activities during the Festival's duration.
The final Video will then be pieced together and submitted before the closing ceremony on the 1st of July 2017. The winner of all Grants will be announced during the Awards Ceremony. This is tagged the "RTF REAL-TIME FESTIVAL FILM CHALLENGE" This will become a constant in subsequent editions of the Festival.
2. ARCADIA Mobile TV is also offering Distribution deals to Filmmakers whose films made the Official Selections
3. There will also be FILM PRODUCTION SUPPORT for Child Filmmakers (Aged 7 – 15) courtesy of GOGE AFRICA FOUNDATION & FILM RESOLVE. Interested kids should send in their stories to [email protected]
1. Filmmakers with appreciable Festival attendance at the Festival will stand a chance of getting a FILM GRANT that covers pre-production, Production & Post – Production from AFRINOLLY at the end of the Festival. This covers equipment, Workstation and general production support. They will be required to submit a brief Film Package including Synopsis and story breakdown to the AFRINOLLY TEAM.
1b. Filmmakers and enthusiasts in attendance also stand a chance of getting an additional FILM GRANT courtesy of MIGHTY JOT STUDIOS. This will be accessible only to Registered Participants as well.
Attendance and Participation in RTF activities is ABSOLUTELY FREE, but to be eligible for the SPECIAL OFFERINGS including the Two FILM GRANTS, the individual MUST Register on the homepage of the Festival.
All that is required for the MIGHTY JOT STUDIOS GRANT is for festival attenders to shoot a 5 Minute short film using their phones, during the days of the festival.
They should be able to piece together a convincing story from all the rushes they derive from unfolding activities during the Festival's duration.
The final Video will then be pieced together and submitted before the closing ceremony on the 1st of July 2017. The winner of all Grants will be announced during the Awards Ceremony. This is tagged the "RTF REAL-TIME FESTIVAL FILM CHALLENGE" This will become a constant in subsequent editions of the Festival.
2. ARCADIA Mobile TV is also offering Distribution deals to Filmmakers whose films made the Official Selections
3. There will also be FILM PRODUCTION SUPPORT for Child Filmmakers (Aged 7 – 15) courtesy of GOGE AFRICA FOUNDATION & FILM RESOLVE. Interested kids should send in their stories to [email protected]
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FESTIVAL NOVELTIES:
1. We have come up with an Eco-friendly and convenient way to activate a Festival in which Filmmakers can participate from across the world without being physically present – using Technology.
In 2016, over 40 Filmmakers participated in the Festival remotely from their various locations, and could partake of the Question and Answer Session via Skype.
We perfected the procedure during our one – day Social Media Week event which held in February of 2017. In this second edition, we shall be deploying the same process to host a Festival that is remotely accessible in every way.
2. Many Festivals have a category for films “Made for Children” but we are the first to introduce and celebrate the “Films made by Children” Category and this year, we have yet another array of thought – provoking movies shot by Kids!
3. Last year, we premiered a Feature Film (Behind the Wheels) at the African Shrine. We even had Red Carpet hosting right there; and it was free for all to attend and to watch. Before we did it, it had not been done before.
4. Last year, we also dedicated the Awards Night to Industry Veterans, who were decorated with Medals of Honour for their contributions to the Industry we now enjoy today.
5. We do not handle any physical medium for film submissions. All our submissions are done online; mostly on FilmFreeway.com
6. We’re the First African Festival with emphasis on Technology.
7. Our Festival is FOR FILMMAKERS, BY FILMMAKERS, and everybody in attendance feels equal. We do NOT segregate.
8. We are working with AFRINOLLY & ARCADIA TV to ensure that next year, movies can also be seen on Mobile Platforms during the duration of the Festival.
9. We have also introduced “HORROR NIGHT”. A showcase of several Horror Movies BY Nigerian Filmmakers. This is because Art-house Filmmakers who produce the Genre are often denied attention both at the Cinemas, and in many Film Festivals.
10. Finally, we are launching “CINEMA ON DEMAND” this year; whereby people can go to our website and request for the screening of any of the movies submitted by Filmmakers to the CINEMA ON DEMAND page. A film would require over 30 subscribers for it to be screened.
1. We have come up with an Eco-friendly and convenient way to activate a Festival in which Filmmakers can participate from across the world without being physically present – using Technology.
In 2016, over 40 Filmmakers participated in the Festival remotely from their various locations, and could partake of the Question and Answer Session via Skype.
We perfected the procedure during our one – day Social Media Week event which held in February of 2017. In this second edition, we shall be deploying the same process to host a Festival that is remotely accessible in every way.
2. Many Festivals have a category for films “Made for Children” but we are the first to introduce and celebrate the “Films made by Children” Category and this year, we have yet another array of thought – provoking movies shot by Kids!
3. Last year, we premiered a Feature Film (Behind the Wheels) at the African Shrine. We even had Red Carpet hosting right there; and it was free for all to attend and to watch. Before we did it, it had not been done before.
4. Last year, we also dedicated the Awards Night to Industry Veterans, who were decorated with Medals of Honour for their contributions to the Industry we now enjoy today.
5. We do not handle any physical medium for film submissions. All our submissions are done online; mostly on FilmFreeway.com
6. We’re the First African Festival with emphasis on Technology.
7. Our Festival is FOR FILMMAKERS, BY FILMMAKERS, and everybody in attendance feels equal. We do NOT segregate.
8. We are working with AFRINOLLY & ARCADIA TV to ensure that next year, movies can also be seen on Mobile Platforms during the duration of the Festival.
9. We have also introduced “HORROR NIGHT”. A showcase of several Horror Movies BY Nigerian Filmmakers. This is because Art-house Filmmakers who produce the Genre are often denied attention both at the Cinemas, and in many Film Festivals.
10. Finally, we are launching “CINEMA ON DEMAND” this year; whereby people can go to our website and request for the screening of any of the movies submitted by Filmmakers to the CINEMA ON DEMAND page. A film would require over 30 subscribers for it to be screened.
GALLERY FOR FILMS MADE BY KIDS
RTF 2017 ACTIVITIES
HOSTING PARTNERS (Venues)
OPENING CEREMONY: Sunday, June 25th, 2017
GENESIS DELUXE CINEMAS, MARYLAND MALL, IKEJA – LAGOS.
CLOSING CEREMONY: Saturday, July 1st, 2017
PLANET ONE HOSPITALITY, MARYLAND IKEJA – LAGOS.
ADVANTAGE SESSIONS:
OTHER SPEAKERS:
MASTERCLASSES:
HOSTING PARTNERS (Venues)
- Planet One Entertainment
- GENESIS DELUXE CINEMAS
OPENING CEREMONY: Sunday, June 25th, 2017
GENESIS DELUXE CINEMAS, MARYLAND MALL, IKEJA – LAGOS.
CLOSING CEREMONY: Saturday, July 1st, 2017
PLANET ONE HOSPITALITY, MARYLAND IKEJA – LAGOS.
ADVANTAGE SESSIONS:
- BREAKING BREAD with Victor Sanchez Aghahowa
- Producers / Directors’ Roundtable – Hosted by Soji Ogunnaike & Yemi Shodimu
- FILM MARKETING – powered by Sodas n’ Popcorn’s Muyiwa Awojide Tuesday- June 27th, 2017. 10:10am – 11:30am (PLANET ONE HOSPITALITY)
- KOMOTION TECHNOLOGY SESSION featuring Mocap demonstrations – Powered by Kolawole Olarewaju
- COMIC CON SESSIONS – Hosted by Ayodele Elegba.
- STRIKING A BALANCE – Commercial vs. Artistic Films by Opeyemi Ajayi (V.P, GDC) Wednesday - June 28th, 2017. 4:00pm – 4:40pm (PLANET ONE HOSPITALITY)
- THEATRE MEETS FILM – Facilitated by Israel Wekpe
- FINE ART MEETS FILM – Okwoju El – Dragg
- VEXPO – Somto Ajuluchukwu
OTHER SPEAKERS:
- Victor Diali (Talent Equip) – Topic: TEAM WORK
- Richard Oboh (Orange VFX) – Topic: INTEGRATION OF FORMATS
- Stanlee Ohikhuare (Mighty Jot Studios) – Topic: THE ADVANTAGE OF SYNERGY.
MASTERCLASSES:
- DIRECTING – Facilitated by Steve Gukas
- ACTING – Facilitated by Taiwo Ajai – Lycet
RTF 2017 PRESS BRIEFING AT PLANET ONE HOSPITALITY
ADDITIONAL FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES:
AFRINOLLY HUB ESCAPE – Hosted by Chike & Jane Maduegbuna
Saturday - June 24th, 2017. 9:00am – 5:00pm (PLANET ONE HOSPITALITY)
MEET & GREET COCKTAIL EVENING – Hosted by Patrick Doyle.
Saturday - June 24th, 2017. 6:00pm – 8:00pm (PLANET ONE HOSPITALITY)
WELCOME TO LAGOS TOUR – Hosted by Eric Aghimien, Kiki Omeili, Wole Ojo, Sambasa Nzeribe & Kunle Remmy.
Sunday - June 25th, 2017. 11:00am – 2:30pm (PLANET ONE HOSPITALITY)
FESTIVAL AFTER PARTIES - Hosted by RTF Brand Ambassadors
June 24th, - July 1st, 2017. 8:00pm – 11:00pm (PLANET ONE HOSPITALITY)
FESTIVAL POOL PARTY - Hosted by Judith Audu, Eric Nwanso & the RTF Brand Ambassadors
Monday - June 26th, 2017. 8:00pm – 10:30pm (PLANET ONE HOSPITALITY)
GAME BATTLE - Hosted by Ayodele Elegba
Wednesday - June 28th, 2017. 6:00pm – 7:30pm (PLANET ONE HOSPITALITY)
COMIC CON COSTUME PARTY - Hosted by Comic Con Team
Wednesday - June 28th, 2017. 6:00pm – 10:30pm (PLANET ONE HOSPITALITY)
RAP BATTLE / OPEN MIC CHALLENGE & KARAOKE - Hosted by X2D & MMD
Wednesday & Thursday - June 28th, & 29th, 2017. 6:00pm – 10:30pm (PLANET ONE HOSPITALITY)
DJ / DANCE BATTLE & FACE-OFF - Hosted by MMD & X2D
Wednesday & Thursday - June 28th, & 29th, 2017. 6:00pm – 10:30pm (PLANET ONE HOSPITALITY)
CULTURAL NIGHT - Hosted by Moses & Nneka (GOGE AFRICA)
Friday - June 30th, 2017. 7:00pm – 10:30pm (PLANET ONE HOSPITALITY)
