Louder Than The Music

Zoe Films UK and Zoe Records UK are thrilled to announce an impressive 12 nominations at the 2024 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF). This significant recognition underscores the exceptional talent and creativity within our teams, showcasing our dedication to producing high-quality music and films that resonate globally.

Nominations:
1. Best Music Video International:
"Didn't it Rain" by Dawn Thomas Wallace
"You are Welcome" by Dennis Parkes

2. Best Faith-Based Film:
"Angry People of God"

3. Best Film African Diaspora:
"Angry People of God"

4. Best Actor African Film:
Isaac Odeniran for "Angry People of God"

5. Best Movie Poster:
“Father”

6. Best Actor:
Isaac Odeniran for "Father"

7. Best Film International:
"Father" (United Kingdom)

8. Best Music Video:
"You are Welcome" by Dennis Parkes

9. Best Pop Song:
"Fall Afresh" by Maryla Abraham (ARC Live Worship 3)
"Because of Who You Are" by Remi Ogunshakin (ARC Live Worship 2)

10. Best Performance Film - International:
"Angry People of God" (United Kingdom)

About "Angry People of God":
"Angry People of God" delves into the intense emotional turmoil that erupts during a social get-together among Christians. Deep-seated conflicts arise, testing faith and relationships to their limits. When a black bishop's daughter introduces her white fiancé to her father, it sparks heated discussions about church, interracial marriage, and social injustice.

About "Father":
"Father" is a gripping family drama that portrays a loving but estranged father's struggle to maintain a relationship with his children against the determined efforts of his ex-wife, who uses every tactic possible to keep them apart. The film highlights the father's devotion to his children, driven by his Christian faith and convictions.

About "Fall Afresh" by Maryla Abraham:
"Fall Afresh," written by Juanita Francis, is part of the ARC Live Worship Project and captures the essence of Sunday Morning worship at ARC Global Churches. Maryla Abraham, a long-time worship leader at ARC Global Churches, partnered with renowned record producer David Elevique to record live worship sessions at ARC Church in Forest Gate, East London. The album includes powerful tracks like Eddie James' "The Name of Jesus Lifted High," Juanita Francis' "Fall Afresh," and Sinach's "Great Are You Lord." The project aims to present the vibrant and diverse worship experience of a Black British church.

About "Because of Who You Are" by Remi Ogunshakin:
"Because of Who You Are," also from the ARC Live Worship Project, highlights the worship experience at ARC Global Churches. Remi Ogunshakin, another prominent worship leader at ARC Global Churches, collaborated with David Elevique to record live worship sessions. The album features stirring renditions of songs such as Vicki Yohe's "Because of Who You Are" and Israel Houghton's "You Are Alpha and Omega." This project aims to capture the powerful and multicultural worship environment of ARC Global Churches.

For more details on the nominations, please visit [https://www.tinff.net].

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival for this incredible recognition and to our dedicated team and talented artists whose hard work have made these achievements possible. We look forward to celebrating these nominations and continuing our mission to inspire and entertain through film and music.