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Here’s How to Make money With Your Short Film

Short films are increasingly valuable as a calling card for emerging filmmakers, offering a platform to showcase their talent and build a portfolio. While often self-funded, there are numerous avenues for generating revenue, including online monetization, film festival prizes, licensing, brand partnerships, and direct distribution to niche audiences. Here are updated strategies for monetizing your […]

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Prof. Dr. Kambiz Babaei

Visionary Filmmaker & Aviation Pioneer, Prof. Dr. Kambiz Babaei, Joins IMOIFF 2025 Jury!

The IMOIFF Creatives & Film Festival 2025 is proud to announce the addition of a truly exceptional and multifaceted individual to our esteemed jury: Prof. Dr. Kambiz Babaei! A distinguished academic, award-winning filmmaker, and accomplished business leader, Prof. Dr. Babaei brings a unique and invaluable perspective to our festival. His remarkable journey spans the realms

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JEANNIE  JONES, affectionately known as "The Kitty of the City"  is an award winning Journalist, Media Personality, Actress, Producer, Creative Director and Brand Architect.

“Kitty of the City” Brings Hollywood Sparkle to IMOIFF 2025 Jury!

Get ready, Owerri! The IMOIFF Creatives & Film Festival 2025 is about to get a whole lot more star-powered with the exciting announcement that the award-winning journalist, media personality, actress, producer, creative director, and brand architect, the one and only Jeannie Jones, affectionately known as “The Kitty of the City,” will be joining our esteemed

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Lights, Camera, SUBMIT! IMOIFF 2025 is Officially Open for Film Submissions on FESTHOME

Get ready, filmmakers! The moment you’ve been waiting for is HERE! The ImoIFF Creatives & Film Festival (IMOIFF) is thrilled to announce that submissions for our highly anticipated 2025 edition are now officially open via the esteemed Festhome platform! This is your chance to shine, to share your cinematic visions with a global audience, and

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Maximize Your Short Film’s Impact: 10 Steps for Filmmakers

Attention, brilliant screenwriters and filmmakers! Do you have a short film waiting to shine, or one that’s hidden away because you’re unsure how to share it with the world? This guide is designed specifically for you. In today’s globalized media landscape, exposure is king. It’s not just about festival screenings; it’s about reaching the “accelerators”—the

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ImoIFF 2025 Workshop: Train 100 Young Filmmakers & Women in Nigeria

The ImoIFF Creatives & Film Festival is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Filmmakers Workshop for the 2025 edition, building on the resounding success of the 2024 program. This initiative stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to nurturing emerging talent and fostering a vibrant filmmaking community within South East Nigeria.

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ImoIFF 2024 “Emergence” Concludes with Resounding Success, Empowering Filmmakers and Celebrating Global Storytelling

The second edition of the ImoIFF Creatives & Film Festival, themed “Emergence’24,” concluded on November 30th, leaving a vibrant tapestry of creativity and inspiration in its wake. Held in Owerri, Nigeria, from November 28th to 30th, the festival solidified its position as a premier platform for cinematic excellence and cultural exchange, attracting a diverse audience

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Nelia “Neli” Ekeji

Meet Neli Ekeji: The Advocate, Cinephile, and Public Health Champion Bringing Fresh Perspectives to the ImoIFF Jury

Nelia “Neli” Ekeji is a Nigerian-American disaster response specialist, public health advocate, and avid cinephile whose commitment to social justice drives her work and passion for film. With a degree in International Comparative Studies and a minor in Global Health from Duke University, Neli’s advocacy journey began early, including a dedicated tenure with AmeriCorps. She

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Agnes Goh

ImoIFF Welcomes Singaporean Actress and Producer Agnes Goh as New Jury Member

The ImoIFF is excited to announce the addition of Singaporean actress and producer, Agnes Goh, to its prestigious jury for the 2024 edition. Agnes Goh has a rich portfolio, having starred in numerous short films, series, and features. Her debut feature film, Grand Sugar Daddy, premiered at the European Film Market in Berlin and was

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Umu Igbo Unite (UIU) Tri-State Chapter Partners with ImoIFF

In a significant step forward for the cultural promotion of Igbo heritage and filmmaking, the Umu Igbo Unite (UIU) Tri-State Chapter has come on board as a sponsor for the 2024 ImoIFF. Through its UIU Cares Initiative, the chapter aims to support innovative projects that inspire positive change, especially within Nigeria’s vibrant film industry. This

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