Sony Future Filmmakers Awards 2022

Sony Future Filmmakers Awards 2022

Supporting creative excellence within filmmaking

Win a visit to Sony Pictures Studio and gain exclusive insight into the industry.

Submit your best short films for free by December 13, 2022 

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The winning and shortlisted filmmakers will be flown to Los Angeles, the home of Hollywood, for a three-day event.

Taking place in the historic Sony Pictures studio lot in Culver City, California, the inspiring program provides invaluable opportunities to support career progression. The 30 successful filmmakers will gain unparalleled insight into all aspects of the filmmaking process. From pitching to legal to working with talent agencies and using cutting-edge technologies, the outstanding workshops provide exclusive access into the inner workings of the industry. Winners are announced during a black-tie awards ceremony at the Cary Grant Theatre.

Filmmaker winners
The Filmmaker competition elevates original voices that bring a fresh perspective to storytelling. The three winners receive $5,000 (USD), an FX9 Cinema Line Camera (plus lens), and are flown, along with the shortlist, to Los Angeles for a two-day workshop program and a black-tie awards ceremony.

Student Filmmaker winners
The Student Filmmaker competition rewards the talent soon to shape the industry. The two winners and their institutions receive a range of Sony camera equipment ideal for filmmakers. Winners are flown, along with the shortlist, to Los Angeles for a two-day workshop program and a black-tie awards ceremony.

Future Format winners
The Future Format competition challenges filmmakers to respond to a technical brief. The winner receives $2,500 (USD), a range of Sony camera equipment ideal for filmmakers and is flown, along with the shortlist, to Los Angeles for a two-day workshop program and a black-tie awards ceremony.

Awards Timeline
July 26, 2022

Competitions open 

December 13, 2022
Competitions close 

February 22, 2023
Winners announced during ceremony.
February 23 to 24, 2023
Two-day workshop program
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Glitz as Fair and White Renews Agunbiade's Brand Ambassadorial Contract

Glitz as Fair and White Renews Agunbiade's Brand Ambassadorial Contract 

 - By Ingram Osigwe 

The ambience at Fair and White Nigeria premises, Ikoyi, Lagos was gay and electrifying on Wednesday 27th April 2022 during the contract renewal of a beauty queen, Esther Agunbiade as the brand ambassador for the Fair and White range of beauty products.

Agunbiade, a 2019 housemate of the famed Big Brother Naija TV reality show is making a rebound as an ambassador of the brand for two straight years. She was first signed on in February 2020. According to Fair and White Nigeria's Media Adviser, Chief Ingram Osigwe, "the renewal of her contract is the definitive definition of the popular saying, "one good turn deserves another".

The brand ambassador, he said,  performed exceedingly well in her first contract hence Fair and White deemed it fit to renew it.

Speaking shortly after signing the contract renewal, Agunbiade urged beauty enthusiasts and all those who want the best for their skin to switch brands and be Fair and White compliant.

Beaming with satisfaction as she displayed the brands, Agunbiade counselled that "for Fair and White to work for you, you need to first know your skin type and then go for the brand's variant that suits it. There is Fair and White for every skin. I have been able to sensitize consumers on this"

Continuing, the brand ambassador said: "Fair and White is the brand for all those who care for great skin and beauty. Fair and White is a brand that works. Just use it according to the instructions"

On his part, Osigwe who is the CEO/MD of FullPage International Communications Ltd and who anchored the event  explained that shortly after Agunbiade signed the first contract in February 2020 the covid 19 pandemic broke out and inhibited most of what she was to do for the brand but she was not deterred as she took on to social media to educate ladies on the imperativeness of using Fair and White rather than resorting to brands that damage their skin.

In his address, the General Sales manager of Fair and White Nigeria, Mr Sunny Adekoya  said the company will not relent in taking care of the beauty of African women by making sure that it gives the best of Fair and White at all times.

He recalled that the company has for over 25 years provided consumers with genuine Fair and White brands, pledging that it won't relent in this regard.

On the issue of fake Fair and White brands, Mr Adekoya  said the company now puts distinguishing features on the Fair and White range of products to mark them out from fake brands in the market.

Essentially, beyond the Fair and White Gold which she was initially signed for, Esther now has the additional mandate to promote Fair and White So- Carrot and Fair and White Glu- Tathion.

Dignitaries, including industry stakeholders present at the contract renewal signing ceremony, were Emenike Agu, A media personality, Frances Emetarom, a YouTube blogger 

Ebere Nwachukwu of Full page Communications Ltd, Vivienne Emenike-Agu, a fashion practitioner and a businesswoman, Blessing Okogbue, a beauty consultant, Vivian Onyebukwa, Style Editor, The Sun magazine, Mercy Ikoro Business manager, The Sun Newspaper, Josephine Ugbode, Beauty Consultant to Fair & White group, Chimaka Chibueze, Online sales manager,  Sunday Adekoya, General Sales manager, Fair and White Nigeria, Emma Okoh,Sales manager Jenifer maduka, staff of London City Airport,Chiamka Maduka Igboanugo, a YouTube blogger and Oscar  Ochiogu, Photo Editor, Vanguard Media group.  

Manufactured in France, Fair and White come in various variants including So- White, Exclusive, Exclusive Vitamin C, So- Carrot, Gold, Original, Glu Tathion and So-Fruity.

The brand is exclusively marketed in Nigeria by Fair and White Nigeria.

Chief Joseph Momah Pays Condolence Visit to In-Laws

Chief Joseph Momah Pays Condolence Visit to In-Laws

The burial was grand. It attracted many Very Important Personalities, VIPs across the country. Ichi town had never seen such a gathering in recent history.

Chief Joseph Momah (Ajose) was the cynosure of all eyes as he dazzled all with his galaxy of friends and associates. He contributed in no small measure in making the burial grand.

Notedly, on January 4th, 2022, a Lagos-based business mogul and industrialist, Chief Joseph Momah brought to the fore, the essence and beauty of in-lawship in Igbo culture when he led a powerful delegation of family, friends and business associates to pay a condolence visit( Akwa -Ogo)  to his in-laws, the Obimdikes of Umuezeabu village, Ichi in Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra state over the death of the family's matriarch, late Sir Julius Ndukaife Obimdike.

Chief Momah is married to the late Sir Obimdike's daughter, Mrs Ozioma Momah.

Essentially, in the Igbo socio-cultural setting, in-laws are highly regarded because marriage inextricably connects and unites families as one so much so that what affects one affects the other.

It was against this backdrop that Chief Momah, a director of Fairpoint Limited, Marketers of Mega foods( Mega sardine, mackerel and seasonings), Eggovin & Sterling Reserve Whiskeys paid a colourful but powerful condolence visit to his in-laws to mourn with them.

Among high flyers and dignitaries that accompanied him to the condolence visit include  IKENGA Ichi and chairman of the Ekulo Group, Sir Emma Bishop Okonkwo, Chief & Mrs Sam Okonkwo (Enyiagboso), Pharm (Chief) Sam Ubachukwu( Nkpu -Ogiliga), Arc.Tony Nkwonta, Chief Emma Aniakor, Chief Tony Okonkwo( Dream Cosmetics), Barrister Apo Nwankwo, Barrister Dozie Eriobu and Chief Kenneth Okafor (Dofas).Others include Chief Josiah Mgbemena( Okenwa Neni), Nze and Lolo Azubike Okonkwo, Chief Chidi Unachukwu, Chief Nnaemeka Onyeanusi, Prof.Nwadialo E.O., Chief Ben Uluabuike( Bego),Mr Emeka Oramadike, Chief and Mrs Unigwe, Madam Big Ben, Chief Martin Udeaja, Ifeatu Okonkwo, Sir Dume Okenwa Ofodile, Chief Chuka Igwe, Chief Dan (Danduco) Chief  Bennet Anekwe (Ben Gold Ltd). Also in the delegation were Chief Ingram Osigwe (EnyiOha na Akokwa), Chief Afam Ubachukwu, ChiefJoseph Okonkwo (Nwachinemelu), Chief Ezekiel Okeke, Chief Emeka Nmeka, Chief Nathan Okonkwo( Ezeugo), Chief Ossy Okonkwo( Akurienne), Nwakaibeya Ichi and members of Alpha circle club.

A Knight of St. Christopher, three Anglican Bishops officiated at the late Sir Obimdike's burial. They include Bishop Ndubisi Obi of Nnewi Diocese, Bishop Chinweike of Nkalagu (Enugu Diocese) and Bishop Okpala (Retired).
Until his demise, Sir Obimdike  was the Chairman of Ichi Anglican Knights.