Nigeria’s Stephanie Okereke Linus Joins Jury for Zuma Film Festival

Nigerian actress and filmmaker Stephanie Okereke Linus has been selected as one of the esteemed film experts to serve on the jury for the Zuma International Film Festival (ZUFF).

Ahead of the Zuma International Film Festival (ZUFF), set to take place in Abuja from December 1 to 5, the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has briefed journalists on the event’s highlights.

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In addition to announcing Stephanie Linus’ involvement, the NFC revealed that it has received 3,120 submissions from various regions, including countries such as Iran, India, the United States, Spain, France, and Nigeria.

The theme for the 14th edition of the festival is “Digital Renaissance: Embracing the Future.”

“The Zuma International Film Festival is more than an event. It is a movement that promotes Nigeria’s cultural and creative economy. The festival creates jobs, empowers the youth and fosters collaborations across borders,” said Dr. Ali Nuhu, the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the NFC.

“This year, we highlight the transformative power of digital technology in filmmaking with over 3,120 film submissions from countries, including Nigeria, Iran, India, the U.S.A., Spain, and France,” he added.

Stephanie Linus is a creative powerhouse and respectable film guru who has received several awards and nominations throughout her career, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress, the 2006 Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress, and three nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2005, 2009 and 2010.

In 2011, she received the national honour of the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, MFR.

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