The high-level meeting focused on identifying strategic partnership opportunities that could benefit Nigeria’s film industry, with particular attention given to the upcoming launch of the DGN Academy. This new training and capacity-building initiative is designed to enhance the skills and professional development of Nigerian directors and filmmakers across the country.
Key discussions during the visit centred on potential integration of the Directors’ Guild into the Lagos State Government’s existing empowerment programs. The state has been actively sponsoring various initiatives to support and grow the creative industry, and this collaboration could provide new avenues for filmmaker development and support.
The Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board, which plays a crucial regulatory role in the state’s film industry, expressed interest in the proposed collaboration. The partnership could potentially provide enhanced support structures for filmmakers operating within Lagos State, which serves as a major hub for Nigeria’s thriving Nollywood industry.