…Co-host Film Tech Connect Exhibition
Rollpay Africa, in collaboration with Nile Entertainment, hosted the Film Tech Connect Exhibition at Nile Cinemas, Ikota, Lekki where leaders from the entertainment, tech, and business industries had the opportunity to explore the future of film and technology in Africa.
The exhibition attracted high-profile figures including Moses Babatope, CEO of Nile Group; Eric Kafui Okyerefo, CEO of Rollpay Africa; Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD); Linda Ikeji; Omotola Jalade Ekeinde; Uche Okocha; and Tolu Lord Tanner. Also in attendance were filmmakers like Biodun Stephen, Judith Audu, Nora Awolowo, Kayode Kasum, and other notable industry professionals, creating an exciting atmosphere for networking and idea exchange.
A major highlight of the event was the introduction of Rollpay Africa’s innovative platform, designed to streamline payments for cast, crew, and vendors, offering a seamless and efficient solution for managing and paying production teams. The event focused on how technology can be leveraged to address pressing challenges in the African film industry, particularly around managing production payroll and financial management.
The exhibition, according to a statement featured two insightful panel discussions with industry experts from film financing, talent management, legal affairs, and content distribution.
Speakers included Oluwaseun Lawal, Marketing Manager, Rollpay Africa; Jadesola Campbell Venture Partner, Talent X; Tope Alake, Founder, Casting Place; Babatunde Lawal, Storyteller; Shawn Buler, CEO, Atunjuwe Entertainment; Nky Ofeimum, Senior Legal Executive, Circuits; Folajimi Alli-Balogun, Assistant Vice President, MBO Capital; and Ololade Oloniyo ,Licensing, Innovation & Compliance Lead, Nile Media Entertainment Group).
The first panel focused on ‘Navigating the Future: Building Innovative Distribution Solutions for Filmmakers,’ exploring ways to help filmmakers manage production payments, distribute content more effectively, and improve financial management. The second panel, ‘Navigating the Future of FilmTech: Challenges and Solutions for Filmmakers,’ examined the existing challenges in the industry and discussed how technology is being leveraged to address these issues and streamline the filmmaking process.
Speaking on the importance of investment in the creative space, Jadesola Campbell said, “We help investors find great projects and give creatives access to safe funding. We also help creatives take advantage of new and existing channels through our distribution-as-a-service solutions.”
Oluwaseun Lawal addressed the challenges of adopting new technology in the industry, stating, “Filmtech is rapidly evolving, and while resistance to change is common among filmmakers, it’s important to embrace innovation. Rollpay is here to solve the challenges filmmakers face, particularly around production payroll and payments. One of our key objectives is to educate filmmakers on adopting new tools that simplify these processes..”
The event also offered a glimpse into Nile Entertainment’s upcoming 2025 film slate, including highly anticipated titles like Blackout film (February 21), The Artifact (March 21), Radio Voice (April 11), Makemation (April 18), Mother’s Love (May 2), Reverse (May 16), Imported Wives (May 30), Red Circle (June 6), A Very Thin Line (July 4), Revelation (August 8), and Serpent Gift (August 29) which showcase’ Nile Entertainment’s commitment to delivering captivating African stories that resonate with audiences locally and globally.
Today is a testament to the power of collaboration, said Moses Babatope, CEO of Nile Group – “Collective collaboration is a core of our values, and in partnership with Rollpay, a revolutionary technology product for the film industry, we’ve created the Film x Tech Connect Exhibition Day, a dynamic event packed with film presentations, panel discussions, tech showcases, and networking opportunities. At Nile Group, we’re ambitious, we’re aiming to release up to 16 films, with plans to take six of those titles to the international theatricals.”
Rollpay Africa, powered by Filmmakers Mart, is revolutionizing how payments and projects are managed in the African film industry. The platform offers a secure, efficient solution that builds trust and reliability among production teams.
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