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Submissions for The Filmjoint Awards will open on August 4.
The Submissions for The Filmjoint Awards 2025 will officially open on the 4th of August, 2024.
Films nominated at The Filmjoint Premieres are automatically qualified for the Awards. All you have to do is submit your short film in the categories of your choice for free. This edition, there is a required submission fee of three thousand naira (N3,000), the Premieres nominees and Filmjoint Members are not required to pay this fee, Members also have other benefits regarding the awards. Click here to know more about Filmjoint Member benefits. Join us as always; let's celebrate cinematic excellence in short films. #TFA2025 Posted: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
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The Filmjoint Disqualifies Films for Breach of Submission Guidelines.
The attention of The Filmjoint has been drawn to two films in the top ten finalists currently streaming on public platforms, which directly contradicts our requirement that submitted films must not be released until after the Premieres. Regrettably, these films have been disqualified for breach of submission guidelines.
Unlike the Awards which have different eligibility criteria, the Premieres strictly consider unreleased films. It is important for filmmakers to thoroughly review and adhere to the submission guidelines before submitting their film. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in the disqualification of the film from consideration, even if it has been selected for the top five that will be showcased. Read more... Posted: Thursday, May. 16, 2024
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Entries for The Filmjoint Premieres 2024
Now Open! The excitement is palpable as The Filmjoint gears up for its highly anticipated second edition, set to premiere in 2024. Film enthusiasts, industry professionals, and cinephiles worldwide are marking their calendars for this spectacular event that promises to showcase exceptional talent and creativity in the world of cinema.
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Posted: Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2023
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The Filmjoint Awards (TFA) Submission Now Open to All!
We're excited to announce the latest update regarding The Filmjoint Awards (TFA). Submissions for this prestigious event are now open to all filmmakers, whether you're a registered member or not! This development allows more people to be part of this cinematic celebration.
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Posted: Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023
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Highlight of the first edition of The Filmjoint Premieres.
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It was intense and tough, but it is a pleasure to announce our final 5 short films that would be premiering on the 6th of June, 2023, at The Filmjoint Premieres.
If Not Freedom - UK 3:15am - India Baghdad Graphic - Iraq Bugs’s Bunny - US Traffic Me - NIG It is amazing to see that only one Nigeria film made it to the final five. What is special about this film? Find out at The Filmjoint Premieres on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. #TheFilmjointPremieres Posted: Saturday, May 5, 2023
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SAVE THE DATE!!! June 6, 2023.
The First Edition of The Filmjoint Premieres will be on the 6th of June, 2023, at the Ebonylife Cinema. More information dropping soon. |
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The battle for the final 5 has begun. Meet our finalists;
• Selfie Control - Rajesh Kalhan • Kill The Impostor - Adeniyi Joseph • Baghdad Graphic - D.K Odessa • Traffic Me - Owen Olowu • If Not Freedom - Will Masheter • My Mama Na Ashawo - Nwamaka Chikezie • Bugs’s Bunny - Carl Z. Seibel • 3:15am - Amit Raj Verma • The Internet Remains Undefeated - Robbie Gibbon • Tahazie, The Red Hunter - William Kojo Agbeti #thefilmjointpremieres Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2023
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DRUM ROLL 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁
. . Introducing the Jury for this years The Film Joint premieres. . . The amazing Chris Odeh The extraordinary Josephine Obudo The animated Kunle Idowu (Frank Donga) The quintessential Mildred Okwo The dynamic Drikus Volschenk And the magnificent Daniel Oriahi Thank you all for honoring us by being part of this team. We are grateful. . . #thefilmjointpremieres #thefilmjoint |
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Twitter Space/Podcast
Have you seen the new collection of Netflix short films, African Folktales, Reimagined? If not, go and watch it now, because we'd be discussing "REDEFINING AFRICAN STORYTELLING" with Korede Azeez and Loukman Ali, directors of Halima's Choice & Katera of the Punishment Island.
#LetsTalkFilms This Friday 14th, 7pm! Click for link Posted: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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Twitter Space/Podcast
Navigating your way within Nollywood and getting your desired gigs, contracts, etc, is not rocket science, the question is: Are you networking effectively?
Join us and @frankdonga_ this Friday 7th, by 7pm, as we discuss NETWORKING EFFECTIVELY IN NOLLYWOOD. #LetsTalkFilms |
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Twitter Space/PodcastFor the first time, The FilmJoint will be having an open discussing on her Twitter Space/Podcast, where every listeners present would be allowed to speak freely, no special guest, no interviews, no rules, JUST SAY IT AS IT IS! This time, everyone is a guest. Join us tomorrow, 31st of March, as we rant, discuss and banter your UNPOPULAR FILM OPINIONS ABOUT NOLLYWOOD. It's a safe space guys #LetsTalkFilms #TheFilmJoint #Nollywood Posted: Thursday, March 30, 2023
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KUNLE IDOWU (FRANK DONGA)
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Scheduled Guest for Twitter Space/PodcastSHORT BIO Kunle Idowu, popularly known as Frank Donga, is a Nigerian actor and comedian. He rose to fame through the webseries, The Interview, on NdaniTV about an unassuming job-seeker for which he was nominated for Best Actor in a Comedy in the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award in 2015. He has gone on to feature in several movies like The Wedding Party and its sequel The Wedding Party 2 . Previously working as a journalist, he also works as a photographer and a filmmaker. In 2022, he and Philomaine Nanema co-presented Hello Doc, a series intended to encourage COVID-19 immunisation in Africa. Posted: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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Deadline for Submission of Short FilmsThe FilmJoint will be closing entries for submission of short films on Friday, 31st of March, 2023 by 11:59pm (WAT). The submission which opened on Monday, 12th of December 2022, has received a huge number of entries from different parts of the world. The films will pass through different stages of screening and five short films will make it to the final stage which qualifies them to be premiered on Tuesday, 6th of June, 2023. Posted: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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