Dedicated to the memory of the late Nigerian Amazon Filmmaker and TV mogul, Amaka Igwe (1963-2014), AMAKA’S KIN chronicles
the journey and challenges of female directors working within the
Nigerian Motion Picture Industry popularly known as Nollywood.
This documentary examines the careers of
the very few female directors practicing in the very male dominated
Nigerian film industry, widely known as Nollywood; their journey and
pain, their joys and the challenges and hurdles they had to jump to
become directors of film.
According to Tope Oshin, “Referencing
and dedicated to the life and art of Nigeria’s most prominent female
director, the late Amaka Igwe, (1963-2014), who inspired and encouraged
many female directors like myself and others to explore the terrain and
conquer the norm, this documentary carries the voices and thoughts of
prominent and practicing female directors in Nigeria––and also examines
how we as contemporary filmmakers are encouraging the next generation of
filmmakers and the future while overcoming the odds.”
“AMAKA’S KIN – The Women Of Nollywood” stars Mildred
Okwo, Michelle Bello, Stephanie Linus, Omoni Oboli, Blessing Effiom
Egbe, Pat Oghre Imobhio, Jadesola Osiberu, Adeola Osunkojo, Dolapo
Lowladee Adeleke, Belinda Yanga Agedah, Ema Edosio and Tope Oshin.
The film is written, directed and produced by Tope Oshin (www.topeoshin.com),
cinematography by Segun Adekoya, Ema Edosio, Ebenezer Sogo and Ade
Oshin, Edited by Ade Oshin and Music Score & Sound Design by Truth.
For more information and to follow progress on the film check out the Facebook page www.facebook.com/AmakasKin.
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