Foundation to provide incentives for young script writers, film makers


The Cordinator of Homevida, Mbanan Nku said it will provide incentives for young scriptwriters and filmmakers as this will promote integrity and values using film. 
Nku stated this at the 10th edition of the Homevida awards held in Abuja on Tuesday, said it short film will change the narrative surrounding rape and encourage victims to speak out and seek justice.
Homevida in collaboration with Lumaite and Google are raising awareness and demystifying the myth around rape and sexual abuse using film.


Homevida is a core program of the Public and Private Development Centre which provides incentives for young scriptwriters and filmmakers to promote integrity values using film, while influencing the wider public.
“For 9 years we have put a spotlight on issues around corruption, cyber-bullying, digital economy, transparency, accountability and good governance (TAGG) amongst others.
“Currently, we have over 24 short films on our platform and some of the participants who passed through the Homevida platform, have moved on to become household.


“Today’s awards marks a decade of addressing societal issues and awarding creative talent .
“Over the years, HomeVida has focused on providing incentives to young scriptwriters and filmmakers which has birthed the production of over 24 Homevida Short Films that focus on key societal issues such as good governance, cyberbullying, digital economy, human trafficking amongst others. 
“We have also partnered with international organizations such as Google, USAID,UNDP and Governmental institutions such as the Economic and Finance Crime Commission,Security Exchange Commission to mention a few.
“However, this year, with support from Luminate we put out a call for short scripts, skits and spoken word videos that focus on rape and sexual abuse which ended on the 30th of November.


“This issue has been recurrent online and offline in the past year. Some examples are the recently released BBC Africa documentary Sex For Grades and the rape story of the 13-yr old Ochanya which lead to her death. 
“The aim of the competition is to raise awareness on these issues,provide rehabilitative solutions to those who have been victims and also to urge the government to adopt effective policies that would be put in place to punish the perpetrators.


“The winning script would be turned into a short film and premiered alongside the winning skit or spoken word video at the 2019 Homevida awards would also be awarded cash prizes worth N750,000,” she said.

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