' Gives Lectures '

Kene Mkparu has over 26 years’ experience in cinema business management.

 

He is the Group MD/CEO of Filmhouse Cinemas and FilmOne Distribution Nigeria.

 

Prior to this Kene was MD, Genesis Deluxe Cinemas (2008-2010) and CEO, FilmAFRICA UK (2005-2009).

 

He was also General Manager with Odeon Cinemas UK (1991-2008).

 

In 2012, Mr Mkparu oversaw the multi-million dollar startup and launch of Filmhouse chain of cinemas and FilmOne Distribution from ‘blank sheet’. 

 

Filmhouse Cinemas became the 3rd largest cinema chain in Africa and boasts the first and only IMAX cinema in West Africa, plus the only dine-in cinema in West Africa. 

 

Mr Mkparu gives lectures to help further the growth of the film industry in Nigeria and Africa to the world, he has produced some of the best movies to come out of Nollywood.

 

With membership in several committees involved in fostering the growth of Nigerian movie industry and sharing our stories to the world.

Kene Mkparu