LG Electronics partners NEFT Vodka to raise movie stars in Nigeria

NEFT Vodka Nigeria, the renowned ultra-premium vodka brand, has proudly announced its partnership with LG Electronics in a bid to elevate the NEFT Emerging Film Talent International Short Film (NEFTI) Competition to unprecedented heights. The partnership aims to provide aspiring filmmakers with the necessary tools and resources to bring their creative visions to life.

LG Electronics, a global leader in technology and innovation, is offering the finalists of the NEFTI Competition a cutting-edge production TV each to facilitate the production of their short films. This collaboration signifies a significant step forward in nurturing and promoting the talents of emerging filmmakers, aligning with NEFT Vodka’s mission to provide a platform for artistic expression and global recognition.

Folake Steaze Johnson, Head of Brands and Marketing at Enstore, distributors of NEFT Vodka in Nigeria, emphasized the importance of this partnership, stating, “Our collaboration with LG Electronics marks a pivotal moment in the NEFTI Competition. By equipping the finalists with state-of-the-art LG OLED TVs, we are enabling them to harness their creative potential and bring their cinematic endeavors to life with unparalleled visual quality.”

The Marketing Manager, LG Electronics, Mr Paul Mba said, the partnership with NEFT Vodka Nigeria for the NEFT Emerging Film Talent International Short Film (NEFTI) Competition denotes our dedication to empowering Nigerians with the tools they need to bring their visions to life.

“One major picture settings in our TV is the Filmmaker mode, designed to preserve the visual intent of the content creator, bringing the home viewing experience as close as possible to that of an actual theatrical release”.

We are proud to provide our Filmmaker mode TVs to the finalists, enabling them to craft captivating visual narratives that resonate globally. Together, we are fostering a new wave of cinematic innovation and creativity.”

The NEFTI Competition, renowned for its dedication to nurturing emerging talent, provides an extraordinary opportunity for filmmakers to not only showcase their creativity but also to receive mentorship from industry experts.

The final film screening and awards ceremony will be hosted at the prestigious AFRIFF 2023 event in November.