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2023 FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
Venue: Loita Hall, Sarit Expo Centre
Festival
OPENING CEREMONY
11.10.2023
10AM - 11AM EAT
- Welcome note by the MC, Violetta Ngina
- Recitation of the national anthem
- The Girl Child: performance by Spontaneous Poet
Keynote Speakers:
- David Casselman, CEO Ecoflix
- Roger Yates, Regional Director - Middle East, Eastern & Southern Africa: Plan International
- Evon Idahosa, Executive Director: Pathfinders Justice Initiative
- NGOIFF 2023 promotional video
- Welcome speech by Taye Balogun, Festival Director
- Run through of the programme of the day
- Introduction of the opening film and director, Guy Davidi
MC: Violetta Ngina, Media Personality
Venue: Loita Hall, Sarit Expo Centre
Knowledge Session
IN TIME OF CRISIS, MAKING EDUCATION A CRITICAL COMPONENT & NOT AN OPTION
11.10.2023
2:30PM - 4PM EAT
Panelists:
- Guy Davidi, Director: Innocence
- Pamela Lubik, Plan International's Project Manager for Adolescent Girls in Crisis in Uganda
- Resty Nabaggala, Youth Advocate, Social Activist from Uganda
- UNICEF
- Save the Children
Venue: MARANGA Hall, Sarit Expo Centre
Workshop
Ramsey Nouah, Chris Odeh
PERFORMING VS ACTING A ROLE
11.10.2023
4:30PM - 6PM EAT
12.10.2023
4:30PM - 6PM EAT
Join Ramsey Noah, a seasoned actor and director, for an immersive acting session. Discover the art of character portrayal through the “magic if” concept, embrace the power of imagination, master script analysis, and delve into character identity and emotions.
An immersive filmmaking session led by the award-winning producer, Chris Odeh, that offers a comprehensive guide to the art of filmmaking.
Venue: Sarit Expo Centre
Screening
FILM SCREENINGS
11.10.2023
4:30PM - 6PM EAT
Loita Hall
• It's Up To Us -- 12'
• Alma -- 11'
• Anti-Stalking -- 8'
• Bad in Good -- 5'
• The Maji -- 6'
• How Nurses Risk Their Lives -- 7'
• Children in the Labyrinth -- 10'
• Men Engaged for Change -- 9'
• Kanairo -- 12'
• Remember our Sister -- 29'
• Strength of a Woman -- 4'
• Leyl -- 15'
• Save our Species -- 2'
• The Road Cleaner of Kigali -- 7'
MWINA Hall
Flesh and Bronze -- 90'
(International Premiere)
Venue: Sarit Expo Centre
Festival
HAPPY HOUR (DRINKS & NETWORKING)
11.10.2023
6PM - 9PM EAT
Venue: Sarit Expo Centre
Screening
FILM SCREENINGS
11.10.2023
10PM - 12AM EAT
MWINA Hall
Youth -- 212'
(International Premiere)
Venue: Loita Hall, Sarit Expo Centre
Talk
ART & ACTORS: The Creative Role in Achieving Global Goals
12.10.2023
11AM - 12:30PM EAT
Speakers:
- Ramsey Nouah, Actor & Director
- Tomas Postulka, Head of Programme: One World Film Festival
- Michael Bronner, Writer, Producer, Director, Journalist
Host: Reena Ghelani, United Nations Famine Prevention & Response Coordinator.
Venue: MWINA Hall, Sarit Expo Centre
Screening
FILM SCREENINGS
12.10.2023
11AM - 1PM EAT
- NewsReel 242 -- Sunny Railways by Nika Autor
- NewsReel 4517 -- Accross the Water to Freedom by Nika Autor
- NewsReel 2021 -- Red Forests by Nika Autor
Venue: Loita Hall, Sarit Expo Centre
Screening
FILM PREMIERE:
INNOCENCE
12.10.2023
1PM - 2:30PM EAT
‘Innocence’ -- 100', tells the story of children who resisted to be enlisted but capitulated.
Don’t miss the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with the film’s director, Guy Davidi.
Moderator: Evelyn Wambui, Regional Media & Communications Specialist - Middle East, Eastern & Southern Africa: Plan International
Venue: Loita Hall, Sarit Expo Centre
Knowledge Session
EQUALITY WITHOUT EQUAL RIGHTS
12.10.2023
2:30PM - 4PM EAT
Panelists:
- Juliani, Recording Artist & Social Activist
- Degan Ali, Executive Director, Adeso Media Representative
Moderator: Evon Idahosa, Executive Director: Pathfinders Justice Initiative
Venue: MWINA Hall, Sarit Expo Centre
Workshop
Michael Bronner
HOW TO COMMUNICATE A MESSAGE IN WRITING AN IMPACT STORY
12.10.2023
4:30PM - 6PM EAT
This session aims to equip writers with the essential skills to seamlessly merge urgent community and global issues into their narratives, creating engaging stories that entertain, educate and inspire.
Venue: Sarit Expo Centre
Screening
FILM SCREENINGS
12.10.2023
4:30PM - 6PM EAT
Loita Hall
The Cake Dynasty -- 103'
(Q&A with the director, Christian Lollike)
Moderator: Tracy Wanjiru, Capital FM Radio Kenya Host
MARANGA Hall
Venue: Sarit Expo Centre
Festival
HAPPY HOUR (DRINKS & NETWORKING)
12.10.2023
6PM - 9PM EAT
Venue: Sarit Expo Centre
Screening
FILM SCREENINGS
12.10.2023
10PM - 12AM EAT
Loita Hall
African Intelligence -- 110'
Venue: MARANGA Hall, Sarit Expo Centre
Presentation
FOOD IS EDUCATION
13.10.2023
10AM - 12PM EAT
By Lerato Umah, award winning author, broadcaster & chef
Venue: Sarit Expo Centre
Screening
FILM SCREENINGS
13.10.2023
10AM - 12PM EAT
Loita Hall
Between the Rains -- 81'
(Q&A with co-director, Moses Thuranira)
MWINA Hall
• Our Daily Bread -- 92'
• Matter Out of Place -- 105'
Venue: Loita Hall, Sarit Expo Centre
Knowledge Session
How Storytelling Can Help Simplify Scientific Discoveries & Build An Ecological Conscious Population
13.10.2023
12PM - 1:30PM EAT
Panelists:
- Guyo Roba , ILRI
- David Casselman, CEO Ecoflix
- Moses Thuranira, Co-director: Between the Rains
- John Akinboyewa, CEO HungreeApp
Moderator: Agnes Konde, Vice President AGRA
Venue: Villa Rosa Kempinski
Closing Ceremony
AWARDS & GALA DINNER
13.10.2023
7PM - 12AM EAT
• Welcome note by master of ceremony -- Angela Wambui
• Opening Prayer
• Recitation of the National Anthem
• Presentional of Hungreeapp by John Akinboyewa
• Dinner Time
• Keynote Speech by Reena Gheelani, UN Famine Prevention & Response Coordinator
• Keynote Sppech by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja
• Keynote Speech by Ambassador Nicol Adamcova of Czech Republic
• Keynote Sppech by Hon. Esther Passaris
• THENGOIFF 2023 Promotional Video
Speech by Taye Balogun, Festival Director
• The Jury's Jounrey - A Speech by Tina Christensen & Evon Idahosa
• Handling Jury Award on Food Security by Reena Gheelani
• Handling Jury Award on Education by Ambassador
• Handling Jury Award on Equality by Esther Passaris
• Chief Guest Speech by Mrs Rachael Ruto, First Lady of Kenya & Handling of Special Award Recognition on Education for Children on Climate Change
• THENGOIFF 2024 Message from Partner (RIYFF)
• Vote of Thanks from Ramsey Nouah