Meet the Team - Jos Community Film Festival

Ejiro Edward

Ejiro Edward is a passionate creative and emerging voice in the world of fashion, lifestyle, and entrepreneurship. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Accounting at Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), where she combines academic excellence with a flair for business and content creation.

Ejiro is the founder of Skyeallure, a growing skincare and beauty brand that reflects her commitment to quality, self-care, and style. Beyond her business, she is also a fashion and lifestyle influencer, using her platforms to inspire confidence, share style tips, and empower young people to embrace their individuality.

At the Jos Community Film Festival, Ejiro brings a unique blend of intellect, creativity, and digital influence—representing the next generation of thinkers and trendsetters shaping the cultural landscape of Nigeria.

Efe Edward

Efe Edward is a dynamic creative and rising force in fashion, lifestyle, and entrepreneurship. Currently studying Biochemistry, Efe blends academic pursuits with a passion for business and innovation.

Efe is the founder of [lulus_bubus], a brand that showcases a dedication to quality, style, and individuality. Beyond business, Efe inspires others through fashion and lifestyle content, promoting confidence and self-expression.

With a unique mix of intellect, creativity, and digital influence, Efe represents the next wave of thinkers and trendsetters shaping Nigeria’s cultural landscape.

Ishaku Dashon

Ishaku Dashon studied at the National Film Institute and worked at the Nigerian Film Corporation from 2000 as a script writer and director producing dozens of documentaries, features and commercials.

He served as a member of the ZUMA FILM FESTIVAL screening committees for 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2014 and has attended several national and international film festivals e.g., Sundance; Cairo International Film Festival; Abuja International Film Festival, AFRIFF

In 2008, Ishaku Dashon established Watershed Entertainment, with the aim to “help develop the next generation of African filmmakers, by promoting and encouraging them as well as to tell unique African stories with a universal appeal.”

In recognition of his work, he was selected to participate in the 2010 International Visitor Leadership Program termed “Film in the US” by the State Department of the United States of America.

He has produced an animation short, MIMI, which was screened at AFRIFF 2014 and “pop” which was selected for AFRIFF 2016; Chennai International Short Film Festival 2017, Real Time Festival 2017, AM Egypt Film Festival 2017, and is presently working on an animation series: Meet my Family.

In 2015, he was selected for the inaugural Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme. He was also selected as a tutor for the British Council/Script Junction UK-Nigeria Screenwriting Workshop with the first stage of the workshop which took place during the Edinburgh International Film Festival from 18^th to 23^rd June 2015 and the second stage in Lagos from 8^th to 14^th November 2015 during the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF).

He has worked on the British Council sponsored “Working Together” Project. This was part of the British Council, UK/NG: United Kingdom – Nigeria 2015/2016 program. Watershed Entertainment’s entry: See Our City Project was selected for the Jos community. This project took place from September 19^th, 2016 to October 20^th, 2016. At the end of which two short films (Hakuri and Play mates) with the themes of peace and mutual understanding were produced as well as a documentary on the whole project.

Silas Becky Dongo

Silas Becky Dongo is a dedicated Theatre Artist and final-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts. With a passion for exploring the world of theatre, Silas is committed to developing their craft and bringing stories to life. Their interests lie in theatre arts, performance, scripting, stage direction, and creative expression.

Linda Gagara

Linda Gagara is a “Special Effect and Beauty Makeup artist. CEO “Gagara’s World of Makeup. Graduate of Theatre and Film Arts University of Jos, participated as a Makeup artist in so many productions, Kannywood and Nollywood. Awarded on Plateau as the best makeup artist and many more.

Anthony Jibrin

Anthony Jibrin is a reservoir of ideas and movie director, script writer with a bachelor of films arts from the national film institute, Jos. Also has a diploma in theatre arts from the university of Jos. Now a consultant with the ministry of tourism culture and hospitality and the organizer of the famous Jos carnival.

Hon. Chief Seigha Smooth Ebide

Hon. Chief, Seigha Smooth Ebide is asound engineer, film scorer, a music and film producer and Film director. He holds a diploma in sound engineering from chrysado music concepts and a bachelors in film Art from the National film institute Jos presently the senior special assistant to the Executive Governor of Plateau state

Lonny John Lohnan

Lonny John Lohnan, a seasoned filmmaker, he started his movie journey in 2002 here in Jos, Plateau. His carrier grew in the trade as an Actor. He was the Secretary General with the Plateau state Chapter of the Actor’s Guild of Nigeria, later became a National Director of Guild services in Nigeria. A pioneer state Coordinator with the Association of Movie Producers Plateau, currently the Vice Chairman. National Director events planning and training with Northern filmmakers Association in Nigeria.
He’s the Founder of Tin City Studios, an Audiovisual contents production company. He’s the Writer, Producer/Director of the Famous Campus Web series, Entangled, The Mission, Yanar Gizo, Golbe, Nabila, Kanwar Miji etc.
He’s acted in numerous movies such as; Black November, The Twin Sword, illicit Acts, Hamza, The Mission, Entangled etc.
The founder of Christian International Theatre festival.
The founder, Basketball for Unity.
The founder, African Film Focus Initiative.
He was a professional Basketballer and now a Soccer/Basketball Coach. Loves writing, Swimming and teaching.
Currently working on A Tarok film Project NGA-Mpyal that will hit the wave soon.

A.A Mathias

A.A Mathias is an xperienced, results-driven, versatile and creative professional with a strong foundation in film and television production, complemented by extensive skills in scripting, and videography. He has a degree in Film and Television Production, additional qualifications in computer studies, Public administration, Human resources management and public speaking. He brings multifaceted approach to every project he undertakes.

Prof. Edward Sani Ossai

Prof. Edward Sani Ossai is a professor of Nigerian Film Studies and a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and the University of Jos,Nigeria. As an academic, he has journeyed through the National Film Institute, Jos, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, and many other universities. He is presently at the Plateau State University, Bokkos. He is a playwright, screenplay writer,actor, movie director , producer, and the founder, Jos Community Film Festival. Ossai has thirty (30) feature,short, and documentary films to his credit.

Miss Nanret Lorretta Ngunji

Miss Nanret Lorretta Ngunji is an experience voice over artist (both in English and hausa language)with a foundation in News reporting,has a diploma in mass communication, a degree in Television journalism (mass communication) from the prestigious NTA college Jos. Additional qualification in photography by the 24dots media,a nd also an advanced certificate in cinematography from the national film institute Jos.

Meet the JOCOFFEST Team