$100m Film City Project To Kick Start In Lagos

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A $100 million film city project in Lagos state to be handled by a private-public partnership has been unveiled by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Kebulania Lagos Film City located in Ejinrin town, Epe Local Government is a product of partnership with Del-York International Group and is expected to boost innovation, talent discovery and storytelling.

Yesterday at the opening ceremony in Epe, Sanwo-Olu said the commencement of the first film city in Lagos State will create job opportunities and attract investment.

According to him, the city will be a hub for film production, post-production, visual effects, and ancillary services that support filmmaking.

“We envision a film city that is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, sound stages, editing suites, production offices, and everything necessary to bring the magic of the silver screen to life,” he said.

The idea was conceived three years ago by Linus Idahosa, CEO and Founder of Del-York Group.

Speaking about the project at the event, Idahosa said the venture is a key to unlocking the creativity of the state, with the hope that the Lagos Film City and the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture will generate substantial economic growth.

[Guardian/SA]