Thursday, 6 November 2008

The trouble with Nollywood

The Nigerian film industry is far from where it needs to be. There is enormous talent and spirit in Nollywood to raise the industry to a level that will truly astonish the world. Yet, even as the films have moved from old analogue systems to HD, and the distribution of films have moved beyond Idumota, Pound Road and Upper Iweka, we have also witnessed premieres in European and American cinemas, and our films are constantly aired on Western cable and satelite channels. Video shops also rent these films without a great deal of control. Everyone of us knows something or feels something that ought to be done to not only improve Nollywood films but help the industry grow. In this thread, Nollywood Focus invites opinions on the trouble with Nollywood - i.e. What do you think is the main problem facing Nollywood and how can it be addressed? NF

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