Ruth Nkweti has been crowned one of the ambassadors for the 2017 Real Time International Film Festival (RTF) in Nigeria.
The RTF is a festival for filmmakers, by filmmakers with the vision to build a truly international and remotely accessible innovative film festival. It’s open to filmmakers from everywhere.
The actress will be joining Nollywood actors including Kunle Rhemmy, Kiki Omeli, Wole Ojo, Sambasa Nzeribe, Eric Aghimen and comedian Buchi to be the lone ambassador from Cameroon representing at the Festival this year.
Ruth revealed the good news of her Facebook wall Saturday night, May 13 writing,
“Super proud of being an ambassador for Realtime International Film Festival…. It’s all about the craft. A festival for filmmakers by filmmakers.”
We caught up with the actress and producer of short film “E Do” on Sunday morning for a few words.
1. What does it mean to be an ambassador for RTF 2017?
Being an ambassador for the festival, they get to use my face likeness to promote the festival. L also encourage other people to take part in the festival. This is a festival like we have never seen before.
2. Would you become a CAMIFF ambassador should it be offered to you?
I am about supporting filmmakers and anything that helps the craft. It wouldn’t be a conflict of interest. Besides, I already a proud ambassador of CAMIFF without the official title.
3. Is RTF open to Cameroonian film content?
Yes, definitely. It’s open to all filmmakers from everywhere.
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