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Five young and promising film critics have been selected from across the world to participate in the 20th Trainee Programme for Young Film Critics taking place at the International Film Festival Rotterdam from January 24 to February 4, 2018.
They are Wilfred Okiche from Nigeria, Paige Lim Bedok (Singapore), Hector Oyarzun Galaz (Chile), Fahmin Ferdous (Bangladesh) and Beata-Hajnalka Berecki (Romania).
According to the organisers, the critics will take part in a talent development programme during the festival. “As trainees, they are part of the editorial staff that will have 2-3 expert meetings with experienced film critics. They will cover the festival for their own affiliation, take part in the FIPRESCI jury and of course enjoy the full pleasure of being at International Film Festival Rotterdam,” the statement form the organisers says.
Wilfred Okiche is a reader, writer, film and music critic, and occasional ‘ruffler’ of feathers. One of the most influential critics, Okiche reviews music and films for The Sun Newspaper. His reviews have also appeared extensively in platforms like YNaija.com and 360nobs.com. He has equally provided editorial assistance to the UK Guardian and has had his works published in African Arguments, Africa is a Country and South Africa’s City Press.
Okiche, who features on the culture television show, Africana Literati, was at the 2017 Durban International Film Festival as part of the Talents Durban. He tweets from @drwill20.
