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“I sincerely believed I was going to be a surgeon. However, I had always been a storyteller and performer while growing up. While in college (university), my love for films crystallised the expression of that storytelling for me into motion picture format. I guess the simple answer is I loved films so much, so I decided to make them.”
“I am not sure it has influenced it much. Perhaps, it has allowed us to take a more methodical approach to my overall storytelling; but, filmmaking is quite organic and instinctive.”
“There are many things that make a film do well. Honestly, a large part of that is serendipity and opportunity. However, there are a few things that my team and I look out for. One of them is to consider how exciting and different the premise is. We also take note of how relatable the characters are to most people, or at least to someone we all know. How executable the story is within the budget is also an important factor. And, we consider how marketable the film would be.”
“A large part of the process has to do with hiring and surrounding oneself with the best talents. Nollywood is still in its infancy, which means not all the skill sets have the necessary pool of experienced personnel to choose from. People still need to be pulled into the industry across the value chain of expertise.”
“At my production company, we don’t only hire people who have worked on films, we look for people who are great in tangential fields to the expertise that is required. For example, one of our production designers is an architect. When one has the best team, directing becomes easier, because one can achieve almost anything that is in one’s mind.”
“All the actors were amazing to work with, and they did a wonderful job, which it is evident from the fact that they swept all the categories they were nominated in at the recently concluded Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. Meanwhile, that does not include amazing veterans like Bimbo Manuel, Tina Mba and Sam Dede. Indeed, we had a great cast.”
“That is actually the toughest part of being a filmmaker, especially in an independent film ecosystem. Typically, when there are big studios involved in a production, one does not have to worry about the commercial aspect, or at the least, they would guide that aspect, so one is able to focus on the artistic expression of the story.”
“Derin Adeyokunnu, who is the Managing Partner of the company was actually the driving force there. He has always had an entrepreneurial spirit, and this is not his first venture; though it is my first. We were however aligned on our vision. We wanted to create an impactful motion picture studio in Africa that would tell great stories that could compete with those churned out by big companies, such as Pixar or A24.”
“I am not sure there are strategies that do that. We just keep our heads down and try to tell good stories. We were ‘naïve’ enough to believe that the work will speak for itself, and that naivete seemed to finally pay dividends. We are, however, constantly trying to stay informed about the newest technologies in the industry, especially as it relates to equipment and post production.”
“Every time one makes a film, it is something to be proud of. Putting something out into the world that didn’t exist before you. Most people get to trade in products that already exist. But, being a filmmaker puts one in a very exclusive class of adding to the world, so it is always a proud thing when one does that in whatever form.”
“Winning those awards meant a lot. Many people worked very hard (on the movie) for over two years, and I kept joking with them, saying that they would give me all the credits for their work. But, though only my name was on the award (as Best Director), the contributions of a lot of people was immeasurable towards that achievement. That makes me happy.”
“I am not sure any single piece of work can change the perception of Nollywood internationally. We are making big strides through the efforts of many great filmmakers, who built the industry from nothing, starting from the 90s. However, we are immensely proud of what we achieved, and I believe that Amazon Prime is equally impressed with the reception of the film on their platform.”