Desmond Ovbiagele is a writer and director. He has written and directed "Render To Ceasar" and "The Milkmaid". In 2021, "The Milkmaid" was Nigeria's submission to the Academy Awards' international feature category. Desmond takes us through his experience shooting in the scenic Mambila Plateau in Taraba State. With extended shooting time and disruptions, the crew showed resilience with a strong work ethic. The film has gained positive feedback both locally and internationally, with a focus on capturing authentic local perspectives. Desmond highlights the importance of transparency and providing potential investors with the necessary information for sizable investment into the industry. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. The Importance of Local Filmmaking 2. Film Festival Experiences 3. How to get more investors into funding Nollywood Resources: https://www.instagram.com/dovbiagele/ https://www.danonomedia.com/index.html Other episodes you'll enjoy: https://thenaijafilmmaker.com/episode/danieloriahi https://thenaijafilmmaker.com/episode/damiorimogunje https://thenaijafilmmaker.com/episode/prolifickaykas Donate: PAYSTACK: https://paystack.com/pay/thenaijafilmpod/ STRIPE: https://www.thenaijafilmmaker.com/support Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenaijafilmpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenaijafilmpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thenaijafilmpod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thenaijafilmpod Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-naija-filmmaker-1969556