PINA, award winning film in 3D, screens on Saturday, DEC.10; SIlverbird Cinema, Lagos; 3pm. FREE entry

Goethe-Institut Nigeria in cooperation with iRep Documentary
Film Forum (iREP) and the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) cordially invites you to the December edition of the Monthly Film Screening.

The choice film for the month is PINA, a feature-length dance film in 3D,
based on the life and works of Pina Bausch, directed by acclaimed
German director Wim Wenders (Buena Vista Social Club). It features the
unique and inspiring art of the great German choreographer who died in
summer 2009.
Together with the ensemble of the Tanztheater Wuppertal,
Wenders takes the audience on a sensual, visually stunning journey of
discovery into a new dimension: straight onto the stage with the
legendary Tanztheater Wuppertal ensemble– the place which for 35
years, was the home and centre for Pina Bausch’s creativity.

iREP- GOETHE COLLABORATION TAKES OFF SEPT 17, WITH SCREENING OF VIVA RIVA

On Saturday September 17, the iREPRESENT Documentary Film Forum (iREP) and the Goethe Institut Lagos will formally begin a comprehensive relationship that will see the two organisations collaborating on a number of projects in the area of films. The projects will include a Monthly Film Screening session; Training and Capacity Building programmes; Festivals and others.
The core objective of the collaboration is to facilitate relationship between the German and the Nigerian film Industries through sharing of ideas and products; networking of personnel as well as exposure to the intricacies of each of the film cultures. The overall objective of the collaboration, however, is to help quicken the development of the nascent Nigerian film industry.

MONTHLY FILM SCREENING
In particular, the Monthly Screening and Discussion session is conceptualized to facilitate elevation of film language and understanding of the artistic narratives of cinema in a way that empowers storytellers to explore more their intrinsic artistic voices. The screenings are being curated to push the boundaries of the Nigeria film industry’s appreciation for narratives that underscore the interconnectivity of the human experience even in a globalised culture.
The film screening which will consist of short and long films will be introduced by experts and the public will get the chance to discuss with film professionals after each session. Thesession will encourage a discussion on the film screened between professionals and the public.
The choice film for the September 17 edition, is ‘VIVA RIVA!’, (98 min, DR Congo), directed by Djo Munga, with Patsha Bay, Manie Malone. It tells the story of Riva, an operator, a man with charm and ambition in equal measure who resides in Kinshasa. With petrol in short supply in DRC's capital, Riva and his sidekick pursue a plot to get hold of a secret cache — barrels of fuel they can sell for a huge profit. Of course they're not the only ones who want the stuff…
Screening starts at 3pm, and will be followed by Discussions among fil experts and the general audience. There will also be refreshment and light entrtainment.

WORKSHOP ON STORYTELLING, SCRIPTING & CONTENT MANAGEMENT

iREPRESENT International Documentary Film Forum (iREP) in colaboration with the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the United Consulates Lagos presents the:
2011 WORKSHOP ON STORY TELLING, SCRIPTING AND CONTENT MANAGEMENT, an industry clinic targeted at professionals within the various disciplines of film making.

The workshop will specifically focus on scripting, storytelling and content management.

About 30 participants, whose vocations have to do with scripting and content management have been drawn from the various guilds and associations to participate in the workshop, which will cover both Fiction and non-Fiction storytelling and scripting. The participants were nominated by their various Guilds.

The Instructor of the workshop is MICHAEL GOZZARD, a multiple-award winning scripter and content manager of international repute fropm the USA, who has traversed the major centres of film production and discourse around the world instructing similar workshops and clinics.