Curators’ Note
If you’ve ever wondered how one of the world’s highest-producing film industries sustains itself, this documentary breaks down the inner workings of Nigeria’s most lucrative creative economy. It explores the various motivations behind Nigerian filmmaking that help strike an ample balance between quantity and quality. From directors navigating the tension between creative vision and economic realities to entrepreneurs focused on maximizing profits by churning out 100 films monthly, this documentary reveals the ‘indi-genius’ ways filmmakers and industry players collaborate to keep this surprisingly well-oiled machine running.
— Kika Memeh and Ogheneofegor Obuwoma, Akojo Film Collective
Community Partner
UBC Africa Awareness Initiative
Johannes Preuss
Abba Makama
Germany
2020
English
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Credits
Producer
Johannes Preuss, Mark Szilágyi
Screenwriter
Johannes Preuss
Cinematography
Johannes Preuss, Abayomi Akande
Editor
Tobias Wilhelmer
Original Music
Max Clouth
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