By Terhemba Daka, Abuja
26 December 2024 |
3:38 pm
A Nigerian, Eze Izu Daniel, on Saturday night time emerged winner of the 2024 SDGs Quick Movie Problem and Awards, which happened inside one of many glitzy cinema halls of the Silverbird Cinema, Central Space, Abuja. The younger filmmaker’s entry, ‘Wasted’, triumphed over 2,249 different entries from throughout 119 international locations, together with Europe, America, and Asia,…
A Nigerian, Eze Izu Daniel, on Saturday night time emerged winner of the 2024 SDGs Quick Movie Problem and Awards, which happened inside one of many glitzy cinema halls of the Silverbird Cinema, Central Space, Abuja.
The younger filmmaker’s entry, ‘Wasted’, triumphed over 2,249 different entries from throughout 119 international locations, together with Europe, America, and Asia, to clinch the highest place.
In her keynote tackle, the Senior Particular Assistant to the President on Sustainable Growth Objectives, OSSAP-SDGs, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, described the occasion as important in harnessing the ability of the inventive business to, by means of younger minds, evolve a platform for showcasing various growth points and upsetting motion to deal with them.
“That is why right this moment’s occasion is so important. By harnessing the ability of movie and the creativity of our youth, the SDGs Quick Movie Problem has supplied a novel platform for amplifying voices, showcasing various views, and provoking motion. Movie transcends boundaries, touches hearts, and ignites conversations. Via this medium, we are able to shine a lightweight on urgent points, spotlight modern options, and catalyze collective motion,” she stated.
The Presidential aide on SDGs, who was elated by the massive variety of entries from internationally, expressed delight that the 2024 version surpassed all expectations—an element that signifies how rapidly the event fireplace is burning amongst younger folks.
The movie, which focuses on the results of medication on younger folks, includes a promising younger character who, within the quest to seek out the fitting antidote for stage fright, resorted to medication. He step by step progressed from gentle indulgence to finish dependancy, which left him utterly dependent. He misplaced not simply his function in life but in addition his sanity. Basically, it addresses Objective 3 of the SDGs, which focuses on well being.
“I really feel just like the exhausting work is paying off step by step,” Eze instructed newsmen whereas reacting to his victory.
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Different winners embrace ‘Highway Journey’ by Victor Eyike/Speed up TV, 1st runner-up, and ‘Oke Okuta by Oke Tolulope.
From the worldwide class, ‘British Passport’ by Mahmood Pouyandah from Iran received Finest Worldwide Movie, whereas the Finest Documentary went to ‘Imperishable’ by Akansha Tiwari from India.
‘Carbon Traces’ by Stafie Gan from the USA received the award for Finest Animation, whereas ‘Alone’ by Stephen Shenboyejo took the rostrum place for Viewers’ Selection.
The selection of ‘Wasted’ because the Problem grand prize winner was effectively obtained by each on-line viewers and the packed viewers on the occasion venue, which included a number of the most credible people and teams, each native and worldwide.
They included Elsie Attafuah, UN Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator a.i., who described the occasion as a celebration of expertise, innovation, and imaginative and prescient.
Different distinguished people who graced the eye-catching occasion had been Hon. Usman Bashir Zubairu, a Member of the Home of Representatives, Gwari Giwa Federal Constituency, who stood in for the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas.
Hamza Baba, Imran Garba Duba (SA to the President on Innovation), and Mrs. Winifred Shokpeka, FCT Coordinator, NYSC, stood in for the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu; the Minister of Arts, Tradition, and Artistic Financial system, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa; and the NYSC Director Basic, Brig-Gen. Y.D. Ahmed, respectively.
Dr. Shaibu Husseini, Govt Director/CEO of the Nigeria Movie and Video Censors Board, was represented by Ms. Deborah Malgwi.
As an modern platform, the SDGs Quick Movie Problem is designed to empower younger filmmakers to highlight developmental points by means of the lens of sustainability, with emphasis on the significance of making quick movies of not more than quarter-hour, showcasing the challenges and alternatives associated to attaining the SDGs.
The movies, themed on growth points equivalent to gender inequality and local weather change, had been requested to be greater than mere inventive expressions, however calls to motion by means of highly effective storytelling that invitations inventive filmmakers to interact audiences, provoke important conversations, and encourage tangible motion.
As well as, the occasion is a deliberate try by the organizers to focus on the broader significance of youth-driven initiatives in advancing the SDGs, spiced up with keynote speeches and interactive classes designed to encourage younger folks to take possession of sustainable growth of their communities.
Nevertheless, not like the inaugural problem, which garnered 73 entries from throughout Nigeria, culminating in a grand showcase on Worldwide Youth Day, the 2024 version attracted 2,250 entries from 119 international locations worldwide.
The maiden version of the SDGs Quick Movie Problem, launched as a pilot on Worldwide Youth Day in 2023, obtained an encouraging 73 entries. This second version surpassed all expectations, receiving 2,250 entries from 119 international locations—a outstanding testomony to the ability of this platform to resonate globally.
Elsie Attafuah, the UN Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator a.i., in her remarks, said that the SDGs Quick Movie Problem is a veritable instrument for advocating for the SDGs.
“As a lot as there are challenges, alternatives additionally abound in Nigeria. Younger folks play a central function in utilizing digital applied sciences and artistic industries to deal with socio-economic challenges. The fourth chapter of the Pact For The Future, adopted by all member states of the UN, together with Nigeria, is on ‘Youth and Future Generations’.
“Subsequently, this SDGs Quick Movie Problem is way over a movie present: It’s a very important step in direction of realizing the total potential of younger folks in Nigeria, leveraging the highly effective platform of the film and leisure business.
“It’s an modern initiative designed to empower younger filmmakers to highlight developmental points by means of the lens of sustainability, leveraging the storytelling energy of movie to amplify youth voices, foster creativity, and encourage collective motion to sort out gender inequality and tackle local weather change. These movies are greater than inventive expressions; they’re calls to motion towards attaining the worldwide objectives.
“This occasion marks the end result of a year-long effort by the OSSAP-SDGs, UN Data Centre (UNIC) within the Resident Coordinator’s Workplace, and Contemporary NEWS to interact younger filmmakers as key gamers within the international drive for sustainable growth,” she said.
The grand finale was the climax of a year-long effort by the Workplace of the Senior Particular Assistant to the President on Sustainable Growth Objectives (OSSAP-SDGs), the United Nations Data Centre (UNIC), and FreshNEWS Multimedia to interact inventive younger filmmakers in a world drive to create consciousness for Sustainable Growth Objectives.
