IWD: Nigerian female filmmaker, 17 others honoured at premier film festival

byThe French Embassy PISCCA Programme in Nigeria, in partnership with Girls Voices Initiative’s Girl Nation Academy, has recognised no fewer than 18 women in the film industry worldwide. was a bid to recognise women in the film industry and part of activities to mark International Women’s Day in Nigeria.Ms Osuome’s short film, FREEDOM COME, a short film she worked on while at the Ebonylife Creative Academy, earned her the award.

Mr Pont said the programme is meant to facilitate women’s development and growth in the entertainment sector. Other awardees are Margaux Fazio from Switzerland, for Best Short film, Olesya Morgunets-Isaenko from Ukraine, for best Picture, Zanah Thirus from the USA for best documentary feature, Itxaso Diaz from Spain, for the best student film, Shafigheh Asani from Iran, for the best animated short film, and others.

In his remarks, Veteran Actor Tony Goodman urges women in the film industry to have high moral values.

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