ABOUT US
Celebrating Cinema, Empowering Storytellers
Founded in 2017 by actor and director Martin Nwachukwu, The Film Rats Club is a dynamic community of over 150 cinephiles across Nigeria, dedicated to promoting and celebrating African cinema. Our mission is to champion the art of great filmmaking and honor the storytellers behind them through thought leadership—offering in-depth critiques, reviews, articles, and theses. We engage both our members and the public through film screenings, educational workshops, and insightful interviews with industry professionals.
In 2022, we launched The Annual Film Mischief (TAFM), a festival dedicated to showcasing the finest low-budget independent films with distinctive narratives and styles. TAFM serves as a platform for emerging filmmakers to present their work and engage with audiences through screenings, Q&A sessions, roundtable discussions, and seminars. Our commitment to nurturing talent extends to initiatives like Film Rats Yellow, which supports university students across Nigeria in developing their filmmaking skills and sharing their creative visions with a wider audience.
At The Film Rats Club, we believe in the transformative power of storytelling to shape culture and inspire change. Our dedication to film education and appreciation drives us to create opportunities for filmmakers and enthusiasts to connect, learn, and grow within the African cinema landscape.
What Our Members Say About Film Rats Club
Film Rats has given me a community. A community of collaborators who have become friends and some family.
Being a part of Film Rats, I have met and collaborated with likeminds, and other brilliant young filmmakers like myself. Plus whatever shege I’m facing in Nollywood, I know I’m not alone.lol. Seriously though, the club has also provided an avenue for me to broaden my horizon in other areas such as management and human relations.
My experience so far has been insightful, inspiring, and informative. And I’ve found a community to share my for Film, TV, and other arts, and I get to learn from them, and become a better cinephile.
Joining Film Rats Yellow has been a game-changer for me by providing a supportive community of film enthusiasts and collaborative opportunities that have helped me grow as a film enthusiast. From working as a production designer on a short film project to connecting with like-minded individuals, Film Rats Yellow is truly home.
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