By Oluwafemi Abolarin

The National Film Video Censors Board hosted the 4th edition of the Peace Anyiam Osigwe,PAO, Digital Content Regulation conference,NDCRC, with stakeholders in the country’s film and creative industries calling for enhanced collaboration and cooperation to cultivate a vibrant and responsible creative sector.

The confab, held from 14 to 15 November under the theme ‘Film and Video Regulation in the Digital Age: Balancing Creativity and Responsibility,’ featured insightful discussions, ideas exchange, and innovative solutions to industry challenges.

The event, which included 12 panel discussions and over 36 distinguished panellists, including Mildred Okwo, Kene Okwuosa, Francis Onwuchie, Joy Odiete, Ope Ajayi, Michael Williams, Funmi Onuma, Naz Onuzo, Uche Agbo, Patrick Lee, Mary Njoku, Fidelis Duker, Ruth Kadiri, and Emeka Mba, explored a wide range of topics critical to the sector.

Themes that were explored included crafting globally appealing narratives, addressing legal and practical issues in AI-driven film and TV production, understanding global distribution demands, and navigating the dynamics of studio and independent film financing.

Other sessions tackled strategies for maximising audience impact and returns, preserving cultural heritage, documenting stories for emerging audiences, empowering women in film and digital media, and addressing challenges in classification, collective management, and bargaining in the digital age.

The confab attracted prominent dignitaries, including Mo Abudu, founder and chairman of EbonyLife Group; Tola Akerele, representing the Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; Ben Bruce; George Anyiam-Osigwe; Kennedy Anyiam-Osigwe; Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe; Fidelis Duker; and Joke Silva, among others.