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Despite the deep effects of covid 19 scourge, Sierra Leonean film makers are tirelessly working to showcase their God given talents.
Private Sorrow is just one of those few movies one cannot absolutely get bored watching. The movie itself has a perfect storyline that tells the story of romantic lovers who are doing everything possible to gain matrimony despite the obstacles posed by their parents due to family differences. The lovers stood their grounds to prove the old saying that “what God has put together, no man shall put apart”.
The choice of the leading characters was unique as they did everything possible to master what was required of them by the Director. Patricia Rose Tucker who played the role of Manjia was flawless in interpreting her role. She managed to maintain her composure and diction to give out her very best. Abdul Karim Turay who played the role of Prince Jibao didn’t surprise me at all. He had always proven to be a talented Actor although underrated. As the prince and heir apparent to the throne, he was ready to reject the throne for a woman he loved so much. He had to challenge his father’s authority to satisfy the heart of a woman. His delivery is envious and he has the voice to get his audience glue to the screen.
Of course the supporting characters were very amazing. Michael Sawaneh who rolled as the King was superb.

It was a delight seeing his performance and how he strived to put forward his character. As one of the best actors in the country, he proved beyond limits how wonderful he could be in interpreting his roles. Another creative actor that beats my imagination is Abubakarr Bar. He is just one of the few I would love to be seen on screen. Both the two actors did extremely well as rivals whose enmity was extended to their children. What is amazing about these two characters is that none was ready to be defeated in their characters which urged them to employ their best of performance.
The Director Sibbie Alpha Sibbie showed his creativity in this film supplemented by the DP and editor (Supish concept). The sound selection and picture quality all together made this movie a 7/10 rating.

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CONFERENCE IDEASSIERRA LEONE FILM INDUSTRY, LABOUR & MARKETING GUILD in
collaboration with the FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCES IPAM
will host its first Film Industry Development & Empowerment Summit on 20 March 2021 at IPAM University of Sierra Leone. The Summit will be held under
the theme: “Transformation and innovation in the Sierra Leone Film Industry for Job Creation and Youth Empowerment. Are we geared for change?”Industry professionals and policy makers within the Film Industry Sector will deliberate on key resolutions as guiding efforts towards the development of the
Sierra Leone Film Industry in alignment with emerging trends and global developments.The Summit seeks to:Present the current state of the Industry, evaluate the extent to which the Sierra Leone Film Industry can provide employment for young people and catching
up or aligning itself with emerging trends and global developments.Create a podium for knowledge sharing through case studies and benchmarking with similar countries in the developing world.Evaluating the successes and challenges of national and regional film industries with particular reference to funding and resources of the sector.Assess the extent to which the current or emerging legislation and policies either enhance or hinder the transformation and development of the film and television industry in Sierra Leone.Unveiling the current Acting Guilds Executives with a mandate and time framePublishing and adopting);
● draft constitution factoring all the various Guilds, chapters, Regions etc● Service charter for the Guild● Rate Cards● Code of conduct (Rules and regulations)Announce the 1st democratic election date and national conference.The Sierra Leone Film Industry refers to the broader audio-visual media industry which includes cinema, Film & video as defined in the Revised National Cultural Policy for Sierra Leone, 2013 (2.1.5 cinema, Film & video pag 62-63). The film industry is one of the oldest in the world having initiated in 1896. Despite such a long history, the Sierra Leone film industry’s place within the local economy and globally is a challenged one. This is in terms of its contribution in both social and economic value.As such, whether the industry is in its infancy or not remains a contentious matter.
This is considering the low film production volumes, unsustainable business models and a largely freelance workforce because Sierra Leone is short on policies and strategies to support the industry.VISION
To ensure a sustainable and diverse audio visual industry.MISSION
To collaborate with all stakeholders to enable the development and promotion of a transformed and thriving Film Industry in Sierra Leone.VALUES
• Creativity
• Entrepreneurship
• Equitable redress
• Collaboration
• Freedom of expressionEXPECTED OUTCOME GOALS
• To set a stage in providing adequate technical and professional training to ensure that our productions meet international market standards.• Identify appropriate policy interventions for the Sierra Leone film industry
• Increase the number of Sierra Leone films produced
• Promote the Sierra Leone Film Industry locally and internationally
• Fulfil statutory and governance obligations as set out in relevant legislation
• To position Sierra Leone filmmakers in national and global platforms aimed at professional and business skills development.©️ SL FILM GUILD

The life we are living today is a life we have lived before not remembering who we were in our past lives.
Soul Mates is a beautiful romantic drama that tells the story of two intimate couples (Tamba Kongormanyi & Patricia Rose Tucker) who lived and shared a happy love life but died on independent day (27th April 1961).

Built on the concrete of many twists and turns, the couples resurfaced after many years living a different life with different identities but haunted by memories of their past lives.
This romantic journey covers decades bringing the past into the present with a thin line between them.

Soul Mates is a movie written and directed by Sibbie Alpha Sibbie and Produced by Patricia Rose Tucker

Another mind blowing Sierra Leonean movie is set to hit the market this March. The movie Dark Secret reveals the story of Mr. Stevens who is expected to be made a bank manager but lost the position to his junior staff, what happened after when surely glue you to your seat.Dark Secret is a movie written and directed by Elijah Musa Deen and will be premiered on the 5th March 2021.Salone movies on the rise

The lives we are living today is a life we have lived before not remembering who we were in our past lives.
Soul Mates is a beautiful romantic drama that tells the story of two intimate couples (Tamba Kongormanyi & Patricia Rose Tucker) who lived and shared a happy love life but died on independent day (27th April 1961).

Built on the concrete of many twists and turns, the couples resurfaced after many years living a different life with different identities but haunted by memories of their past lives.
This romantic journey covers decades bringing the past into the present with a thin line between them.

This story is full of love, romance, drama, suspense, betrayal and more.
Soul Mates stares ace Sierra Leonean actors like Tamba Kongormanyi, Patricia Rose Tucker, Mohamed Tatah Kuyateh, Zainab Saccoh, Mariama Yealie Jalloh and many more.

This movie is expected to be released this May 2021.
A movie written and directed by one of Sierra Leone’s best movie director Sibbie Alpha Sibbie and Produced by Patricia Rose Tucker.
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The Actor that is known for playing multiple roles and mimicking different ascent in movies was spotted on a movie set in Kenema. The movie titled THE TYRANT that’s Directed by Allieu Puttin is an action packed movie that tells the story of a city rogue who fears no obstacle in attaining what he desires.

The story that has much twists and turns could definitely be one of Sierra Leone’s biggest action movie. Abdul Karim Turay commonly known as AKT played the role of Capon as main guard to Chief Kingsley. On set pictures on social media has created more anticipation for the movie as fans are patiently waiting for this bluck buster

Sierra Leonean Actor, Director and movie producer based in the United States of America has always given his best to sell of the industry to the international platform. The movie guru with many national and international accolades recently collected six awards on his recently released movie “2 FACE”

The movie tells the story of Thomas and Delilah who are happily married and living a luxurious lifestyle. But an unknown business tycoon (Rasheed) enters their lives after showing interest by making Thomas Unbelievable offer with a blank check of any amount he desire in exchange of one night to sleep with his wife (Delilah). It is a romantic suspense thriller, love, hatred and revenge.

2 FACE was Produced, written and directed by Adeyemi Lardner aka Ironmaster..

BOTIE is one the best action Sierra Leone movie ever made with a twisted story that will blow your mind. BOTIE is a provocative action thriller that offers a grab of genres (gangster flick, sexy romance and crime caper) BOTIE is working for a drug lord (kojo) and his business partner pablo. they are ruthless and will kill anyone who tries to double cross them. Botie lives with his girlfriend (Tracy) who’s intention is to build a plot with her other boyfriend (Tony) to steal five hundred thousand dollars worth of Mafia’s money from Botie. their scheme runs into a series escalating complications until it turns to something deadly. a drastic measure of survival of the fittest. Botie faces the biggest challenge of his life to survive and get back the money…action thriller. produced by Winstina Taylor and Adeyemi Lardner..written and directed by Adeyemi Lardner

National Film Awards is here to give hope, aspire our dreams and injects strength, spirit and motivation into our passion. NFA is rising as the attain the mantra of professionalism with the dream to uplifting our darling film industry. With NFA, 80% of film makers are assured of recognition for the first time. Your role in contributing to the growth of the film industry cannot go un-appraised.Like the OSCARS and the AMAA, NFA is here for you.Below are the official entry categories

Below are the official categories:

OFFICIAL ENTRY CATEGORIES

• Best picture
• Best movie on national integration
• Best director
• Best actor
• Best actress
• Best supporting actor
• Best supporting actress
• Achievement in cinematography
• Achievement in costume design
• Achievement in Production Design
• Achievement in film editing
• Achievement in visual effect
• Achievement in make-up/Hairstylist
• Archievement in screenplay
• Best story and Screenwriting
• Best sound Production
• Best new act
• Best comedy act
• Best international actor
• Best international director
• Best Diaspora future
• Best short film/Documentary
• Best action movie
• Best horror /adventure movie
Best Television series

Near But Faraway is the first Sierra Leonean movie to be selected in the Global Migration Film Festival organised by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), United Nation Organisation. This movie starred Sierra Leone finest Actor Kerry D. Barry (Ramadan) and Sierra Leone fastest growing Actor Zachariah Lloyd Sesay (Lloyd Zachy). The film is created by Humanitarian Association of Artist Advocacy Network Domain Africa (H.A.A.A.N.D. Africa) a non profit organisation that uses creative and performing arts to discourage social vices and promote the virtues.

The movie Near But Faraway is about two friends, J. Kabbah and his Friend Morri who took a loan to pay for a job in Guinea. Realizing that they have been duped and decieved having arrived in Guinea, J. Kabba and Morri faced with more ordeal as other migrants steal their back packs, which leaves them with no choice but to seek help from the International Organization for Migration in Guinea after staying for six months.

This short film project is created mainly to highlight some negative unprecedented repercussions to young people that embark on irregular migration and to discourage them from that. And to also be mindful of deception in the quest to seek a better life on other countries.