Film in the Park Festival to Organise Screenings, Live Performances

Ferdinald Ekechukwu

The Film in the Park (FLIP) second edition will feature over 10 film screenings, live performances, story telling, and community engagement.

The Convener, Tomiwa Precious Otun, who stated this, explained that FLIP, which will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Freedom Park, Broad Street, Lagos Island between 4p.m. and 7p.m., creates a space where “emerging African filmmakers share authentic stories that reflect our realities, resilience, and creativity.

“Following the remarkable success of our maiden edition in 2024, this year’s FLIP film festival promises to be bigger, bolder and even more impactful. With meet and greet with the film producers, business networking, musical performances by upcoming artistes, relax and watch and fun games.

“Remember the first time you went to the cinema for the first time, the flickering lights, the complete darkness , do you remember the awe you felt and the sense of togetherness you felt with the other viewers as you watched the scenes play across the screen and how you left the cinema feeling like you just returned from another world and how that feeling and glow followed you into the week? 

“The Film in the Park 2.0 festival again seeks to reignite that magic, showcasing the works of emerging filmmakers who want to share your love for cinema and storytelling.”

Tomiwa Precious Otun, a budding Film producer and lead organiser of the FLIP 2.0 film festival further stated, “The Film in the Park (FLIP)2.0 edition themed ‘A Sabi Experience’ is dedicated to further uncovering and showcasing emerging talent and diverse voices within the film industry.

“This festival promises again a showcase of cinematic brilliance, where the art of film is celebrated and harnessed as a powerful tool for cultural documentation and social change.”

Otun noted that “the vision is firmly rooted in purpose , the FLIP festival was borne out of a need to document and illuminate our life and times through the creativity of film. Unlike music which is another beloved form of artistic expression, films have a unique and lasting impact, etching themselves into our collective memories.”

She noted “Some people have shared their experiences growing up, how they often found themselves mimicking actors from the films they watched, adopting their walks and accents, captivated by their stories.

“Consider how most people don’t have favorable opinions of the Nigerian Police, this can be traced to their portrayal in most films. The FLIP festival seeks to contribute positively to this journey by documenting and showcasing the work of budding and exceptional filmmakers.

“This task is crucial, as the stories we tell today will shape the legacy we leave behind, just like how we are shaped by the stories we watched and heard while growing up.”

Otun further added, “while celebrating diversity and resilience, the theme of our festival, ‘A Sabi Experience” is a heartfelt tribute to the vibrant and diverse experiences of young Nigerians, it celebrates their creativity and talent amidst the obstacles they face.”

Film in the Park 2.0 edition of the festival is expected to accommodate over two hundred film enthusiasts as attendees.