Welcome to Coal City Film Festival. We are dedicated to celebrating African Cinema at the heart of South East Nigeria – Enugu State, whilst giving local and International arts and films community an opportunity to savour the diverse and bubbling film and tourism experiences in the historical Coal City State.
Ready to bridge the gap between “good” and “unforgettable”?
Unlock the secrets of the silver screen at this year’s Coalcity Film Festival Masterclass. This isn’t just another lecture; it’s a deep dive into the soul of cinema designed for aspiring auteurs and storytellers ready to level up.
Join a curated panel of award-winning directors and industry power players as we deconstruct the craft—from the initial narrative blueprint to the financials of filmmaking.
Chairman
Chairman
Secretary
Secretary
Uche Agbo is a filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, director, media and entertainment consultant, public relations strategist, talent development coach, and creative entrepreneur with extensive experience across Nigeria’s film and creative industry ecosystem. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts and a Master’s Degree in Theatre and Film Studies from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Uche has held key leadership positions within the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), the apex body of film and television directors in Nigeria, where he previously served as Assistant National Secretary (2016-2018), National Secretary (2018-2023) and later as National Vice President (2023-2025). He currently serves as President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria, leading reforms focused on professionalization, global partnerships, industry capacity building, and sustainable institutional growth.
Beyond guild leadership, he is the Founder and Executive Director of the Coal City Film Festival, a major platform advancing Africa film visibility, industry networking, and international cultural exchange. He is also an ex-chairman of the Nigerian Film Festivals Association (NFFA) an umbtrella body housing all film festivals in Nigeria where he worked to strengthen collaboration, policy alignment, and global positioning for Nigeria’s festival ecosystem.
He is an alumnus of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme and is deeply committed to developing authentic African narratives through films, documentaries, commercials, and strategic media productions.
Uche is a member of the Association of Movie Producers Nigeria (AMP), Screenwriters Guild of Nigeria (SWGN) and the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), and is widely recognized for his contributions to creative industry leadership, mentorship, festival development, and strategic cultural advocacy in Africa.
