The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuff, has stated Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s desire to convert the state’s film sector into a competitive international standard.
In a statement, Akinbile-Yusuff stated that the Governor established the film fund award to assist filmmakers who face financial challenges in exhibiting their thoughts and knowledge to the world.
Akinbile-Yusuff further stated that the film fund is aimed towards transforming the entertainment and tourism sector and that a simple online system for obtaining the fund has been established.
She went on to say that the well-structured online application is simple, straightforward, and easy to understand for anyone who is interested.
The Commissioner while asking that interested filmmakers and practitioners take advantage of the intervention funds also stated that it is a great prospect to redeem and restore the lost glory of film production in the state.
“The special Film Fund initiative is in line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s passion for advancing and developing the Entertainment and Tourism sector.
“We have carefully set the conditions to determine the eligibility of applicants thereby creating a smooth online platform process via the website. All interested practitioners can visit the platform and get their forms filled and duly submitted for necessary action.
“I sincerely urge all filmmakers and practitioners to support the desired goal of achieving a vibrant, positive image-building film industry across and beyond the state.”