The Lagos State government has introduced film fund grants to support movie makers who have financial constraints with Showcasing their ideas.
The special intervention film fund was initiated by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2021, and is ready for implementation and disbursement to all interested filmmakers and practitioners in the industry.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuff, revealed that Babajide Sanwo-Olu desired to transform the state’s film industry into an international standard.
Akinbile-Yusuff, in a statement, revealed that Sanwo-Olu initiated the film fund grant to support film practitioners in showcasing their ideas and knowledge to the world.
The commissioner also noted that the film fund is programed towards remodelling the entertainment and tourism sector with a seamless online procedure set for accessing the fund.
She added that the online application platform is accessible and easy to navigate for all individuals willing to request grants.
The statement read, “the special Film Fund initiative is in line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu passion for advancing and developing the Entertainment and Tourism sector.
“We have carefully set the conditions to determine the eligibility of applicants thereby creating a smooth online platform process via the website.
“All interested practitioners can visit the platform and get their forms filled and duly submitted for necessary action.
“I sincerely urge all filmmakers and practitioners to support the desired goal of achieving a vibrant, positive image-building film industry across and beyond the state.”