By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
Neville Tangem is the new Coordinator of the Yaounde Film Community, YFC. He was elected on March 23 in Yaounde during an Elective General Assembly.
He was elected alongside the entire executive committee in an election overseen by members of the Cameroon Film Industry (CFI), including Billy Bob, Vice Board Chair, and Secretary General Dr. Alasambom.
Expressing his gratitude shortly after his election, Neville Tangem conveyed his satisfaction at the level of confidence placed in him by the members.
He outlined his commitment to working diligently to unite all movie stakeholders in Yaounde, while recognizing the strength in numbers and the potential for collective progress within the community.
“My foremost mission is to foster unity among all movie stakeholders in Yaounde. I firmly believe that our collective strength can be harnessed for the greater good of the community,” Neville Tangem said.
He added, “I intend to ensure that young aspiring talents gain a proper understanding of the field, improve their skills, and establish structures and committees to support these initiatives.”
Neville Tangem emphasized the importance of collaboration among stakeholders, including actors, directors, producers, and supporters of the movie industry.
He stressed the significance of working together in harmony, setting aside personal differences and egos, and adopting a selfless approach for the industry to flourish.
“I am a firm believer that success in our industry requires collective effort. As the coordinator, my role is to serve and create an enabling environment for the industry to thrive,” he added.
On his part, Billy Bob, Vice Board Chair of the CFI, expressed his appreciation for the successful conduct of the elections. He encouraged the newly elected Executive Committee members to strive towards revitalizing and enhancing the film community in Yaounde, echoing “Make Yaounde Great Again.”
In addition to Neville Tangem assuming the role of Coordinator, Manka Solange was elected as Vice Coordinator, Anang Gaston Heston as Secretary General, Akum Angel as the Assistant Secretary General, Shey Werhle as the Financial Secretary, Elizabeth Ngongang as the Treasurer, Ngwoh Wilson Fuh and Bantar Jeremi as the Public Relations Officer and Assistant respectively.
Ojong Felix Ojong was elected as the Organizing Secretary, Ewi Van Vickram as the Protocol Officer, and Melo Alfred, Afah Blessings, Obama Aurelien Henry, and Zama Tabi were appointed as advisers to the Executive Committee.
The newly elected Executive Committee of the Yaounde Film Community is entrusted with a two-year mandate to lead and steer the community towards growth and success.
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