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A captivating screening of faith-based movies highlighted the 3-day Kingdom Film Festival (KFF) that kicked off at Silverbird Cinemas on November 26, and wrapped up at EbonyLife Cinemas, Victoria Island, Lagos on November 28, 2025.
With the theme: ‘Creators Universe: Designing the Future with Films and Technology’, the Kingdom Film Festival set the tone for an event that also featured panel discussions, workshops and award presentations. It equally emphasized innovation, storytelling, and the intersection of technology and filmmaking.
Guests including representatives from University of Lagos, Lagos State University and Mount Zion Film Institute were treated to an impressive lineup of films, each exploring unique narratives and cinematic techniques.
While Unbound presented a thought-provoking story that challenged emotional boundaries, Battlefield of the Mind explored internal struggles and mental landscapes of its characters. Mara delivered a visually stunning story with a gripping emotional journey, and The Middle Ground highlighted choices, consequences and the space between right and wrong.
The Life captured the intricate dynamics of human relationships, while Forgiving the Nightmare examined trauma, forgiveness, and resilience. The Appointed Time delved into destiny, timing and divine intersections, and The Broken Crayon told a tale of creativity, loss and the journey to rediscovery. Each screening was followed with Q&A sessions that encouraged filmmakers to discuss their creative process
The Founder of Kingdom Film Festival and GetInspired Network, Ewomaoghene Luther-Abegunde, gave a powerful welcome address, followed by a presentation from Mount Zion Film Institute and a poetry performance by Onome.
In her remarks, Ewoma emphasized the importance of harnessing the creative ecosystem through innovation driven from within. She stated: “The theme, ‘Creators Universe’ embodies the idea of awakening the creative potential that lies within each creator to birth solutions, rather than waiting for external aid. We must think deeply to craft products that are locally relevant and globally recognized. A key aspect of our festival is preserving the ecosystem by empowering the next generation of filmmakers. This is why we’re proud to collaborate with three tertiary institutions in the country.”
At the event, Chude Jideonwo spoke on harnessing creative potential for wealth creation and building a thriving creative ecosystem. Stan Nze, on his part, led an engaging workshop on acting and emerging technologies such as VR and AR, while Debola Deji-Kurunmi (DDK) shared insights on transformational leadership in creative industries.
Moderated by Ololade Okedare, a panel discussion themed: ‘Women Creators Pushing Boundaries in Film and Technology’ featured Abiola Jinadu-Matthew, Chinwe Chukwudire and Dr. Elizabeth Olayiwola.
Another panel session, ‘Transforming Mindsets, Transforming Nigeria: The Impact of Faith-Based Creative Content in Societal Re-engineering’ moderated by Mr. Femi Odugbemi had contributions from Dr. Adeoye Abodunrin and Mr. Femi Luther-Abegunde. The discussion highlighted how purposeful storytelling rooted in faith can inspire positive societal change and shift cultural narratives.
The final day of the festival at EbonyLife Place featured impactful panel discussions. Dr. Adeoye Abodunrin shared strategies for achieving creative success in film production and distribution, while Tari Taylaur highlighted trends and innovations shaping the future of storytelling in film and television.
Coach Sola Adesakin emphasized the importance of financing culture, building wealth, and creating sustainable creative products. Toyosi Etim-Effiong explored personal branding and its application in the creative marketplace, and Mr. Ayo Adeagbo, Special Assistant to the President on Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, discussed the intersection of governance, film festivals and industry development.
The producers’ panel was a major highlight for the day: ‘Designing the Future: Empowering Young Creators in the Creative Universe’ was moderated by Dr. Temiloluwa Adeshina, with panelists Uche Agbo, John Oguntuase, Grace Okon, and Michelle Bello guiding young filmmakers on how to navigate the industry. The day also included the second session of Digital Creator Africa workshop, followed by a competition offering prizes worth N2 million including content placement, marketing support, and access to the DCA incubator programme.
The 2025 KFF concluded with an inspiring awards ceremony, recognizing outstanding films and creative contributions, with winners announced by Shawn Faqua and Dr. Adeoye Abodunrin.
In the past four years, the Kingdom Film Festival has fostered a legacy of excellence and consistency. In 2023, it partnered with Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF), and the following year collaborated with Africa Creative Market to host its first-ever Pre-Summit themed: ‘Navigating the Changing Landscape of Film Distribution: The Influence of Christian Films and Emerging Opportunities’.
The summit presented and exciting opportunity for filmmakers to explore the evolving world of film distribution and the growing influence of Christian films in the industry.
Meanwhile, the Kingdom Film Festival has named its Board of Directors. Led by Mr. Mike Bamiloye as Chairman, other members include Femi Odugbemi, Ijeoma Onah, Femi Luther-Abegunde, and Ewomaoghene Luther-Abegunde.
