Grants:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Wikidata For Movies
Project summary
[edit]Briefly summarize your project proposal.
- The Nigerian movie industry, also known as Nollywood, is the second largest film producer in the world. However, despite its prominence, data on Nigerian movies in Wikidata remains incomplete and underdeveloped. According to the results of a SPARQL query, there are currently 896 Nigerian movies documented on Wikidata. You can access the query result here. While this number highlights the existing efforts to document Nigerian cinema, it also points to significant gaps that must be addressed to ensure comprehensive data coverage.
The project aims to improve the representation of Nigerian cinema and films on Wikidata by providing editors with the skills to create, edit, and analyze movie-related data. The project will target both new and experienced editors, focusing on building a structured database of films, actors, directors, production companies, and other relevant movie industry. Participants will gain technical skills in editing wikidata using SPARQL querying and recoin tools in contributing to a more enriched and structured data of cinematic knowledge.
Wikimedia Project
[edit]Please state the Wikimedia project your project will focus majorly on (e.g. Tyap Wikipedia, Wikidata, etc). It is advisable to focus on one Wikimedia project, but a maximum of two projects is allowed.
- Wikidata
Contact person and Location
[edit]Please state the contact details of the contact person(s) for this project including email(s) and location. For more than one contact person, indicate same details for everyone
- Full name: Adetayo Ayodele Rapheal
- Email address:ayodelerance@gmail.com
- Address: Abeokuta, Ogun State
- Location of Project: Ogun State
Project class
[edit]Please state if you are applying as an individual or a network/club
- Individual
Timeline of activities
[edit]Please state the timeline of your activities, and include the start and end date for your project
- November 5, 2024 to November 30, 2024
Project Goal
[edit]Choose one or more of the following goals. Feel free to add or delete goals as required by your project.
- recruit new editors
- Add or improve wikidata items
- Retention of editors
Project Plan
[edit]Activities
[edit]Tell us how you'll carry out your project. Be sure to answer the following questions:
1. Are you doing one editathon or training or a series of editathons or trainings?
- We will conduct two online training sessions and one physical event focusing on different aspects of movie data, such as creating and editing movie items, linking wikipedia articles on Nigeria cinemas to wikidata items, and querying data. After which a two weeks editathon would commence.
2. How have you let relevant Wikimedia communities know about this proposal? You may also provide information about external social media channels you may be using.
- I have informed the Wikimedia Nigeria community about my project via the talk page [1]
3. How will you let participants know about the edit-a-thon? In what ways will you be communicating with them?
For example, these can include on-wiki spaces, social media channels, mailing lists, messaging apps, or physical/online gatherings.
- Participants will be informed about the edit-a-thon through the designated whatsapp platform created for the project. E-fliers would be posted to various Wikimedia platforms for awareness to targeted communities such as Nigerian movie fans, film students, and Wikidata enthusiasts.
4. Do you have experienced Wikimedia editors to lead/assist the event? Please provide links to the usernames of these individuals. (NOTE: all experienced Wikimedia editors MUST endorse and sign your proposal as proof of availability)
For example: User:Kaizenify
5. Do participants have the equipment or skills needed to participate and contribute high quality content? If not, how will you support them?
- Yes, Participants have the equipment and Skills needed to contribute to the success of this project.
6. How will you engage participants after the event(s)?
- We will set up a follow-up support system, including a dedicated messaging group and post-event webinars to help participants continue their editing and technical learning journey. We will also encourage editors to stay active in Wikidata by engaging them in future movie-related projects.
7. Is there anything else you want to tell us about this project?
- Closing these gaps is crucial for preserving the rich heritage of Nigerian cinema and increasing its visibility both locally and internationally. By improving the data on Wikidata, we ensure that Nigerian movies are well-documented, searchable, and accessible to audiences worldwide, including researchers, filmmakers, and cinephiles. This project aims to contribute to the digital preservation of Nigerian culture and film history while also making the data more user-friendly for various communities.
Impact
[edit]How will you know if the project is successful and you've met your goals? Please include the following targets (only those applicable to your project):
- Number of events - 3
- Number of participants - 15
- Number of new editors - 5
- Number of of articles created - 50 items created
- Number of of articles improved - 100 items improved
- Number of of images uploaded -
- Number of repeat participants (for projects that include a series of events) - 10 existing editors
Metrics tracking
[edit]How do you plan to track your project metrics? (do not create a metrics dashboard until your project has been approved for funding) Outreach Dashboard and Xtool
Resources
[edit]What resources do you have? Include information on who is organizing the project, what they will do, and if you will receive support from anywhere else (in-kind donations or additional funding).
- Ayodelerance (Project Lead): I have co-facilitated Wikimedia projects such as the African Women in Education project and won several Wikidata contests, including Wikimedia Awareness in Offa and WikiGlam Lagos. With this extensive experience in organizing and leading Wikimedia projects, I am well-equipped in leading this project significantly to make it a success.
Ebubechukwu1 (Co-Facilitator & trainer), an experienced editor and trainer, co-facilitated Wiki Vibrance 2024 and has also won various Wikidata contests, such as Nigerian Novel and Novelist and Wikimedia Awareness for Lagos State Parastatals. With her strong background in facilitating and training, combined with a proven track record of engaging participants in Wikimedia activities, she is highly capable of executing this project effectively.
What resources do you need? For your funding request, list bullet points for each expense as a unit amount and include a total amount.
- Hall: #30,000
- Projector: 10,000
- Camera rentals: 10,000
- Refreshment (#2,000 x 15): 30,000
- Data reimbursement for 2-day online training (#1,000 x 15): #15,000
- Logistics: #10,000
- Miscellaneous: #5,000
- Prizes for the first 3 highest contributors: #25,000
- Customized shirt for facilitators: #15,000
Total Budget: #150,000
Endorsements
[edit]Community members are encouraged to endorse your project request here!
Strong support The Wikidata for Movies project is crucial for improving the representation and accessibility of Nigerian films. By documenting cast, crew, and cultural context, the project ensures Nigerian movies is better recognized and preserved. Ebubechukwu1 (talk) 07:18, 9 October 2024 (UTC)
