Directing
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Don’t Put Me In A Box: Babatunde Apalowo Discusses His Philosophy
As Tunde Apalowo’s All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White continues to gather acclaim all over the world, it’s important to make the connection between the contemplative romance drama and other Nigerian films that have enjoyed similar success. CJ Obasi’s Mami Wata and Damilola Orimogunje’s For Maria are two of many…
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Korede Azeez – The Star At The Intersection Of Many Worlds
First Published On MARCH 6, 2023 Filmmaking is a serious craft that strikes deeper than mere interest, or passion, or certain words of affinity coined by several artists to describe their relationship with the art. It is a process of transformation, or in modern language, self-discovery—not just for the artist but also for the spectator…
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Lessons from the First: Coming from Insanity Director Akinyemi Sebastian Akinropo shares his story
First Published On OCTOBER 4, 2022 A common flaw in films attempting to communicate social ills is the struggle to stay compelling. To compel doesn’t necessarily mean to entertain. These objectives may belong in the same spectrum but there are acute differences. To compel is to suck your audience into a dramatic construct that appeals…
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Kayode Kasum Reveals His 4 Favourite Films
First Published On SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 With keen eyes on visual competence, story credibility and audience appeal, Kayode Kasum graciously shares a pool with filmmakers who, outside their inner chi, sift through ideas in existing films to bolster their creative geniuses. Following successes from his critically acclaimed indie film “Oga Bolaji” and the laudable…
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What Dare Olaitan’s Ojukokoro can teach you about Storytelling
First Published On FEBRUARY 4, 2020 Ojukokoro, released in 2017, is an intricately plotted film with a lot of genius. Let’s take a closer look at it and take some lessons from it. 1. Resource Storytelling Dare Olaitan, the writer director, says he wrote Ojukokoro around the resources he already had: a prop gun, a…
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Michael Omonua talks Nollywood, Memories and Eavesdropping on Diner conversations
First Published On MARCH 14, 2021 Michael Omonua’s acute interest in existential topics grounded in the Nigerian reality and the states of the human condition colour his filmography. Loop count and Brood spotlights the concept of memory and its malleability. Yahoo boy provides an intimate look into a single day out of many tumultuous days…
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Fiyin Gambo on breaking into Nollywood
First Published On FEBRUARY 4, 2020 It’s a new decade and thousands of hopefuls are looking to push on with their efforts to break into the industry. It’s the same narrative everywhere; a select few privileged to be in the know, churning out the movies, while a teeming crowd of wannabes circle around, praying…
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Taiwo Egunjobi – Creating In Ibadan
First Published On MARCH 6, 2023 The following material is an excerpt from In Ibadan film book, A Guide On Making “In Ibadan ” The book contains essays, stories, frames and the screenplay. Here’s a loose overview of the steps that led to the birth of a miracle: As of 2018, I had directed a…
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Director Debola Ogunshina on Mofe Ni Mofe and Filmmaking in Nigeria
First Published On NOVEMBER 2, 2021 Debola Ogunshina belongs to a growing class of filmmakers looking to rewrite the narrative about Yoruba language films. No more is the quantity-first approach that meant (and still means) little or no regard for scriptwriting, cinematography and performance. These young men and women are out to prove that the…
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Tunde Olaoye’s Advice To Young Filmmakers Looking to Break In.
First Published On OCTOBER 11, 2021 A lot has been said about the difficulty of breaking into the Nigerian Film Industry. Professionals at the gates of entry are always regaling hopefuls with tales of how tough it can get. The popular idea is that it’s a long game and nothing is guaranteed. Go in, have…