The Untapped Power of Documentary Storytelling in Nigeria

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Nollywood has exploded over the past few decades. Nollywood films are enormously popular with local audiences and have developed huge fans across Africa and the diaspora. However, this success has predominantly been with narrative feature films made chiefly for entertainment purposes. High-quality Nigerian documentaries remain few and far between. Funding and Resource Constraints Severely Limit …

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THE awkward dance: empowering creatives to discuss fees

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INTRODUCING AN AWKWARD BUT NECESSARY TALK In creative fields like filmmaking, photography, music, and theatre, passion often fuels the work more than paychecks. We dedicate hours upon hours to honing our craft out of sheer love. But at a certain point, you realize you can’t pay the bills with exposure or screen credits alone. So …

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Nollywood Film Director: Balancing Actor vs. Crew Directing

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A film director is the person who oversees the creative and technical aspects of making a film, from developing the script, to casting the actors, to directing the camera, sound, lighting, editing, and other elements. In Nigeria, particularly, a Nollywood film director deals with the many challenges of working with actors and crew. In this …

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Nollywood Film Producer Responsibilities: Balancing Creativity and Commerce

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A Nollywood film producer is someone who oversees the full process of making a film in the Nigerian film industry. Making a Nollywood film can be a great way to display your talent, creativity, and vision as a filmmaker, as well as reach a large and diverse audience around the world. However, making a film …

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Using Horoscope to create Screenplay Characterization

Using the Horoscope for Screenplay Characterization

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If you are a screenwriter, you know how important it is to build well-rounded characters that engage the audience and drive the story forward. But how do you come up with original and realistic characters that have depth and personality? One possible way is to use the horoscope for screenplay characterization. What is a horoscope? …

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