The National Film and Video Censors Board has warned filmmakers against promoting and producing films that promote same-sex relationships and pornography that contravene the Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act and the NFVCB Act.
The warning is coming on the heels of reported cases of clandestine activities by some filmmakers and content creators, who have been flouting the law with impunity by the production, promotion, distribution and streaming of prohibited and unapproved contents especially same- sex content on social media and other on-line platforms.
According to a statement by the Director, Corporate Affairs of the board, Ogbonna Onwumere, he noted that in spite of its recent sustained engagements with filmmakers and the leadership of guilds and associations in the motion picture industry for a safer and healthy screen, there are still filmmakers who indulge in producing obscene and unlawful contents.
Mr. Onwumere noted that the board is working with relevant security agencies to track the filmmakers and production companies involved as it will stop at nothing to ensure that those already identified face the full wrath of the law.
The Board assured that it will continue to engage filmmakers and content creators on the need for a safer and healthier screen.
