We'll support local film producers, kannywood, entertainers in North - BOI

 By Editor

Bank of Industry has reiterated its support  for local film producers,  Kannywood and other northern entertainer  in the North, asking them to come forward for funding.  

Dr. Dahiru Bala, the Northwest  regional manager of BOI made the pledge in  kaduna, at the closing ceremony of  6th Kaduna International Film Festival event, where notable northern actors like , Ali Nuhu, Frances Duru and Rabiu Rikadawa among other popular creatives in neigbouring african countries  bag lifetime recognition award for their works.

He described the creative industry as a multibillion dollar industry of great interest and  concern to BOI, as it has the capability to so empower people,  stimulate jobs, grow the nation's economy.

According to Dr. Bala, "We have supported alot of them in kannywood in kano and i also try to encourage other creative industries in Kaduna, Abuja and other places to come forward for funding. BOI is a national bank and in as much as it is a national bank, we want to spread our support in the country. So those in the north and nigeria at large will be supported."

Fielding questions from pressmen at the retreat, , the founder and Executive Director of Kaduna International Film Festival, Audu Isreal Kashim identified said north is lagging behind in the the entertainment industry, but creative minds in the regionare not resting on their oars.

He identified communication barrier, lack of funding,  non-exposure and rich network as part of challenges and setbacks to the northern film industry.  

He howver pledgrd that " we will not relent despite all the setbacks we and  challenges  we encounter in the industry.

The Kaduna International Film festival  platform  is adress this challenges. That's why we have to bring in some dignitaries and key personalities that are keen to help us achive what we want to achieve in making the industry in the north go far.

 

"There are poeple who canmot communicate and they feel shy when ever they are outside. We need to help such people. There are countries that do movies that sells in their local languages so language should not be a barrier. 

Even though English is the most widely used language, we need to encourage those who can not speak but are doing well." He said.