About TNFON
The New Face of Nollywood (TNFON) is a groundbreaking cinematic reality platform created to discover, develop, and showcase the next generation of African filmmaking talent.
More than a talent competition, TNFON is a live creative ecosystem where actors, writers, directors, cinematographers, editors, producers, stylists, sound designers, and storytellers come together to build an original movie from concept to screen.
How it works
From script development and casting to production, post-production, and premiere night, audiences witness the entire filmmaking journey unfold in real time.
TNFON was created to bridge the gap between raw talent and real industry opportunity by giving emerging creatives direct access to mentorship, collaboration, visibility, and professional production experience.
WIMPRO Media
The New Face of Nollywood is proudly organized by WIMPRO Media, a fast-rising Nigerian media and film production company committed to shaping the future of African storytelling through film, television, and creative development.
Led by Nigerian filmmaker and media entrepreneur Nwankpa Wisdom Isaac, WIMPRO Media empowers African creatives, develops authentic stories, and builds platforms that elevate the continent’s entertainment industry.
• AFRIK International Film Festival (AIFF) 2026
• Nollywood feature film “The Creek”
• Creative empowerment & training initiatives
AFRIK International Film Festival (AIFF)
WIMPRO Media is the organizer of the AFRIK International Film Festival—an emerging pan-African film festival hosted in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
• Celebrate African storytelling
• Connect filmmakers and investors
• Provide industry masterclasses
• Promote authentic African narratives
• Create global opportunities for African creatives
AIFF is designed not only as a film festival, but as a long-term creative ecosystem focused on education, collaboration, and economic opportunity within the African film industry.
Building the future of African cinema
At TNFON, we believe Africa is filled with untold stories, undiscovered talent, and a new generation of creatives ready to shape global cinema.
• Discover exceptional talent
• Develop real filmmaking skills
• Encourage collaboration across disciplines
• Create career opportunities
• Build globally relevant African stories
• Inspire the next era of Nollywood
Contestants don’t just compete—they create, collaborate, and build films together.
Mission, vision & value
Too many brilliant creatives never get a real shot—no access, no team, no
platform.
TNFON fixes that by bringing the full movie pipeline into one high-stakes
reality experience,
where talents collaborate to create an original film from idea to premiere.
A new kind of Nollywood pipeline—where unknown talents become undeniable and
teams become studios.
We envision a future where film opportunities are earned in public, built with
community support,
and launched through real work, real pressure, and real results.
Collaboration over clout, craft over shortcuts, and visibility that changes
lives.
Contestants learn by doing—guided by challenges, feedback, and an audience that
shapes momentum,
while every episode builds skills, credits, and a film people can actually
watch.
Why TNFON matters
The entertainment industry is evolving rapidly, but access to opportunity remains limited for many talented creatives across Africa.
• Visibility for emerging talent
• Industry networking opportunities
• Hands-on production experience
• Mentorship from professionals
• Audience engagement
• Real pathways into the film industry
This is not just another reality show. This is where the next generation of African cinema begins.