Lagos International Smartphone Film Festival: Celebrates mobile filmmaking excellence

Stanley Ihedigbo

Lagos International Smartphone Film Festival (LISFF), convened by Kayode Bakerr, has successfully concluded its two-day event.

The festival brought together filmmakers, content creators, and industry professionals to showcase talents, learn from each other and share knowledge, and celebrate mobile filmmaking.

“Our goal was to create a platform for filmmakers to push mobile filmmaking boundaries and showcase creativity,” said Kayode Bakerr.

Day one featured impressive smartphone-shot short films shot entirely on smartphones, highlighting the innovative capabilities of mobile devices.

The Film Lab Africa Initiative of the British Council also presented ten grant-winning microfilms.

Principal Partner of Filmlab Africa Project, Olasunkannmi Adebayo, emphasized the importance of filmmaking as a powerful tool for storytelling, education, and entertainment.

Day two’s panel discussion, moderated by Adaoha Njemanze, saw industry experts share insights on filmmaking and content creation.

John Njamah stressed the importance of intentional storytelling, while Check Edgar highlighted social media’s  in building a global audience.

Shola Thompson emphasized the value of collaboration in the Nollywood industry, and urging filmmakers to work together for mutual growth.

Head of Operations, Silverbird Film Distribution, Moses Agochukwu, encouraged aspiring filmmakers to be passionate about their craft and understand their target market.

He emphasized the importance of exploring all available opportunities, regardless of one’s current level of experience.

The entertainment segment dazzled with performances by Boidamzy, Lordaugbeatbox, and Tomi Owo.

Hosts Victory Wilson and Tolu Ajibola kept the audience engaged.

The LISFF was a resounding success, inspiring and motivating attendees. It provided a valuable platform for connection, learning, and growth, setting the stage for future innovations.