Last weekend was the graduation ceremony of 75 participants of the recently concluded Del-York Creative Academy in Lagos. So sad I missed the awesome event 🙁
I’m so grateful to all my friends from the Industry who made the event – Monalisa Chinda, Segun Arinze and Ufoma Ejenobor-McDermott and lent their support.
These participants went through a remoulding process under the tutelage of great minds from the American film industry. The workshop tagged ‘Film Made In Nigeria’ took place at the Digital Bridge Institute, Lagos where the participants were trained in courses such as editing, graphics design, directing, film making, special effects, production and set design, makeup and screen writing.
During the duration of the workshop, the students shot several short films which are a testament to the world-standard quality of training they received at the Academy. I have seen some of these films and was amazed at how they were able to display such a high level of creativity and professionalism after a four-week course!
The event took place on Friday 15th August 2014 at the Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos. It was one of class, colour and style as it attracted the crème de la crème from various industries who all shared a common passion for growth of Nigeria’s creative sector. Also in attendance was the Consular-General of France to Nigeria, Mr Francois Sastourne, and seasoned Lawyer and Partner at Abraham & Co Solicitors Mena Ajakpovi.
There is no doubt that Nollywood is set for a revolution as these bright minds are ready to take the Industry by storm. Check out some photos from the Award Night & Graduation Ceremony.
Evon Barros, Editing & Graphics Instructor DCA 2014Sara Rabuse, Makeup Instructor DCA 2014Jamal Speakes, Cinematography Instructor DCA 2014Mena Ajakpovi, Segun Arinze, Monalisa Chinda & Linus IdahosaAndrea Giaccaglia flanked by some lecturers and studentsDeji Ajose-Ojikutu, Wendelyn Slipakoff, Folake Faranpoju & Sara RabuseQueen Martins and DCA Alumni & Nollywood Actress Tamara EteimoSegun, Sesan Otunba, John Kamara & Linus IdahosaTope Tedela, Co-host of the nightMary Lazarus, Tamara Eteimo & James OmokweLinus Idahosa & the Consular General of France to Nigeria Francois SastourneFrancois Sastourne – The Consular General of France to Nigeria sharing a few words with some lectures of DCA 2014 from AmericaSika Ossai, Tope Tedela & Temisan IkomiA bird’s eye view of the hall showing the lovely decorLinus Idahosa addressing the audienceSoloist Palmera singing the National AnthemGraduating class singing the National AnthemAndrea Manuela Giaccaglia – Head, Marketing & Media Corporate Communications Del-York InternationalSegun ArinzeMonalisa Chinda makes her way to the stageUfuoma Ejenobor-McDermott makes her way to the stageCross Section of stakeholders from Hollywood and Nollywood during the forum Conversations with NollywoodA view of the audience and panelists during the ‘Conversations with Nollywood’ sessionOne of the graduating students asks a questionStakeholders from HollywoodStakeholders from NollywoodLinus Idahosa Convener of Conversations with Nollywood congratulating stakeholders from Hollywood and NollywoodPerforming Artiste Pita thrilling the audienceEbele Enebeli & Deji Falope give a warm applauseA warm applause from a cross section of the faculty of the DCA 2014Monalisa Chinda & Sara Rabuse flanked by some of the best graduating students
I love the energy and spirit of the Del-York Creative Academy Team. After a successful event, it was time to have some fun!
Selfies with Linus IdahosaSelfies with Grant HousleySelfies with Sara RabuseThe amazing Del-York Team
