We’re proud to present The Wedding Party to global audience – TIFF

Artistic Director of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Cameron Bailey, has said that the festival is proud to present The Wedding Party to a global audience.
The declaration was made when the festival announced that the film produced by Elfike Film Collective will premiere on its prestigious opening night as a selection of the Spotlight City to City programme.
“We are pleased to welcome The Wedding Party by award-winning filmmaker, Kemi Adetiba, to the festival, and are proud to present it to a global audience,” said Bailey.
“Adetiba has delivered an exciting character-driven film on a grand scale, while putting her own unique spin on a familiar genre.”
The film’s Executive Producer, Mo Abudu, said “this will be the second time an EbonyLife movie is selected to screen at an international film festival of great repute. TIFF’s selection of The Wedding Party is a true honour. I can’t think of a better place, or a better global audience for the film’s festival premiere.”
Scheduled for Thursday, September 8, the event will hold at the historic Elgin Theatre. Directed by Kemi Adetiba, the romantic comedy stars Richard Mofe-Damijo, Sola Sobowale, Alibaba, Iretiola Doyle, Banky W and Adesua Etomi. All of them are expected at the premiere.
Written by playwright, Tosin Otudeko, and Adetiba, the film is said to be a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to raise the bar in African storytelling through unrivalled technical achievement in filmmaking and creative media arts.
Set in Lagos, Nigeria, it is the story of Dunni Coker (Adesua Etomi), a 24-year-old art gallery owner and only daughter, about to marry the love of her life, IT entrepreneur, Dozie (Banky W). The couple takes a vow of chastity and is looking forward to a thrilling first night together as husband and wife.
Elfike Film Collective is a collaboration of Africa’s leading powerhouses – EbonyLife Films, FilmOne Distribution, Inkblot Productions and Koga Studios. It is the first time industry giants will partner on a film project, and with TIFF’s recognition is proving that Collectives can grow and prosper the continent’s film community.
The 41st TIFF runs from September 8 to 18 in Toronto, Canada. The Lagos International Premiere of The Wedding Party will hold at The Landmark Centre in November 2016.