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Fm007:
Let disscus how to produce,direct and finance a movie and probably make our own future movie.

Pls we are in here for serious business, and if we play our cards right, this invention/innovation will awaken the giant in us and also earn us a living by making what we have passion for our core profession........

Filmmaking is the collective effort of groups of professional people. Directors, dop, script writer, continuity/ script supervisor, make up artist, custumier, light men an crew, camera man, production manager, stunt coordinator, set design, set decor, location manager, production design, producers, film editor. Moreso let indicate the department we belongs to as regards filmmaking.

Let awake from our slumber as we make our desire passion our profession.

How do we get established? Ideas/contributions are welcome.
On a final note, we must also put in consideration hw to out smart people from pirating our hard earn effort

I Am Adeyinka, a scriptwriter and entertainment blogger. What about creating a watsapp group for easier and effective communication?

Eric Aghimien’s Latest flick “Slow Country” which was initially scheduled to be released on May 5th has been postponed.


The filmmaker took to instagram to share the news:

Hi guys,

I am Eric Aghimien, writer, producer, and director of the movie ‘SLOW COUNTRY’. Due to some unforseen circumstances I officially announce 19th of May as the new release date for the movie in the cinema.




http://www.eleyeletv.com.ng/index.php/2017/04/27/eric-aghimiens-slow-country-gets-a-new-release-date/

When I first heard the news that Motilola Adekunle’s Movie “Iruju” was shot in English, I was motivated to see it. This is the kind of development we desire in Nollywood.
Something new and fresh and a sequel to the feat achieved by Olaiya Igwe when he shot his movie “Aditu” in English with Yoruba actors.

The makers of Iruju assemble talented acts who all brought their A game to play their different roles.

They include; Eniola Olaniyan, Regina Chukwu, Saheed Balogun, Lanre Afod, Muyiwa Adegoke and a host of others.

Iruju is directed by Kunle Afod.




http://www.eleyeletv.com.ng/index.php/2017/04/05/movie-review-iruju-a-yoruba-movie-redefined/

bestspoke:
I'm working on a project at the moment.( An app and a website). Currently using the aite as MVP for the app ro accompany it.

I need to review about 250 movies ( maybe 50. For now).

I can give you access to the movies for the ones you haven't seen.

I have an innitial pay for you, if after promotion we get a good amount of subscribers the pay will increase.


Kindly drop your details if interested or pm me.

07034342323 or Adefamoo@gmail.com

Nigeria singer and songwriter, Chidinma Ekile is currently on location in Ilorin, Kwara State alongside other notable actors filming a movie titled Stella and Oba.




http://www.eleyeletv.com.ng/index.php/2017/03/30/hip-hop-singer-chidinma-makes-her-film-debut/

The first edition of Ghana-Naija Showbiz Awards will take place in Lagos on Sunday, May 14, 2017.



Nominees from the entertainment industries in both country slug it out in different categories.
Music stars Wizkid, Tekno, Kiss Daniel, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, and 2017 AMVCAs award-winner, Funke Akindele lead Nigerian entertainers.


Ghanaians entertainers such as: Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Yvonne Nelson, Bisa Kdei, Becca, Juliet Ibrahim, also receive major nominations.




The event which is tagged “celebrating Africa’s Biggest Entertainment Collaboration” is set to identify recognize and honour practitioners and players in the entertainment sectors in the two countries and to build a strong bridge to link the vast opportunities that lie in the collaboration between the entertainment industries in Nigeria and Ghana.

Check out the full nominees list for Ghana-Naija Showbiz Awards 2017:

http://www.eleyeletv.com.ng/index.php/2017/03/20/ghana-naija-showbiz-awards-funke-akindele-odunlade-adekola-olamide-and-the-wedding-party-among-nominees/

If you haven’t seen Filmmaker Niji Akanni’s award winning movie “Aramotu”. You have the opportunity of seeing it today at the National Art Theaters, Iganmu Lagos.


Read more at: http://www.eleyeletv.com.ng/index.php/2017/03/12/niji-akannis-aramotu-screens-at-national-theaters-iganmu-today/

Prolific Filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan on wrapping up the shoot of his movie “The Tribunal” hosted all the casts and crew members of his party movies to an exclusive party.

The party which held on Wednesday night at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, had some of the cast from the movies such as Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Ayo Adesanya, Funso Adeolu, Carole King and Omowunmi Dada, letting their hair down to unwind.


Read more at:
http://www.eleyeletv.com.ng/index.php/2017/03/11/kunle-afolayan-wrapped-up-shoot-of-the-tribunal-hosted-casts-and-crew-members-to-an-exclusive-party/

kofomichael:
Producers
Directors
Script writers
DOPs
Camera Men
Editors
Production Managers
Light men
Props
Actors/Actresses
Location Managers
Etc.


As we all know that movie production comprises of different sections which are all important i know we have a lot of talented, aspirer and professionals in these fields here.
Why dont you all let come together and contribute voluntarily one or two things and make a production? a movie? a short film? a tv series? whatever we agree on or we can. This might also be helpful to us especially upcomings in this profession.

If you understand and you are in for the challenge comment with your name and profession.


Pls note this is production will be within Lagos state.

Scriptwriter but based in Abuja

rookidmart:
All Sims, depending on the device.
To get it subscribe via the USSD , don't use the SMS method (eg 104 to 131), you don't get it.

Ok, thanks.. I got on my main sim once before. I just remembered

rookidmart:
MTN gives double data bonus: buy 1.5GB and get 3GB, buy 5GB and get 10GB.
10GB is ₦5,000, so if you buy 10GB you're given another 10Gb device bonus making 20GB.

. Is it on new sims

alt3r3g0:
Any idea how long the 5k 20gb offer will last? may just pick up a sim today.

5k for 20Gig...how's that done please?

After concluding shoot on “Roti”, Nollywood filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan has gathered stars in location for another movie titled “The Tribunal”





http://www.eleyeletv.com.ng/index.php/2017/03/06/the-tribunal-another-kunle-afolayan-film-in-the-making/

It’s not everyday one comes across a Yoruba movie like Binta Ofege. Apart from the usual armed robbery, village witchcrafts or the mother in law that’s always fighting with her son’s wife themed movies, there are movies you will just be happy with yourself after watching and that was the feeling I had after watching Binta Ofege.





Read more:
http://www.eleyeletv.com.ng/index.php/2017/02/21/review-in-one-sentence-binta-ofege-is-entertaining/

Dampop1:
Internship or Entry Level?

Internship

Test is strictly mathematics And reasoning and about 3 biology questions..They are simple but the time won't let you. I had 46.6 and the passmark is 50. Don't waste your time reading one GMAT or whatever. Just work on yourself and see how you can answer the questions very fast.
Questions on simple interest, probability, word problems, which of the following is caused by a virus, that's all I can remember. All the best.

Mbachuzara:
Who needs the past questions should be quote my moniker

I need please


Adefamoo@gmail.com

vicky85:
Details: http://www.justpyenews.com/2016/12/top-5-nigerian-movie-producers-of-2016.html

Is that? Directly lifting content from someone else's blog without giving credits. The Ayeloja review is mine for yeyepikin.com

Tunde kilani is a genius...His produced about half of the movies mentioned. What about Bayo Tijani's Iranse Aje and Apesin? Wemimo films' No Rival and Ale Ariwo.

skillet:
Five reasons you should join Nollywood

1. Job satisfaction. Nollywood movies are usually interesting and contain certain morals. Even movies that are produced just to create laughs and fun also contain moral lessons the producers want to teach. Sometimes the message is obscure or ill delivered but the fact remains that most film makers are in it for the love of the art. Working in an environment where there is so much passion for excellence can give you a huge dose of job satisfaction. As a background talent (or extra), you get to meet and hob nob with stars and talented producers, directors, actors and marketers. Learning to be successful is now up to you. If you have a flair for quick learning, you could rise a lot faster than your peers and begin to earn tangible money.

2. Filling a vacuum. The maxim: “there is always room for improvement” seems to be coined for the arts. There is always space for an entrant into Nollywood. As long as we have people watching our films, we will always be employed and employing. Fact is that the people say they want more. I wish I had some smart empirical study results to back this but I don’t. It’s a street thing. If you felt the pulse on the street, you would see that our vendors have not yet gone out of business like predicted ten years ago. They are still in every street corner, still carrying smoking hot titles with genres ranging from action to romance and epic films. Our music stars are not helping matters for the doomsday prophets as they are churning out quality material daily. So, there is always space for you in Nollywood when you finally decide to join us.

3. Most versatile employer. Insiders in the movie and music industry in Nigeria (Nollywood) like to joke that we are the most versatile employers of labour in the economy. Poor educational background, lack of qualifications, old age, etc are not disqualifying factors for any would be entrant. It is not uncommon for a fifty year old retiree to walk up to us in the Actors Guild office in the town I reside and request for a form to join Nollywood.

4. The pay is good. The pay in Nollywood is actually very good. Average pay for a background talent is about two thousand naira per scene. Applying one’s self as more than an ordinary background talent will increase your earnings. Combining a day job or side job with a career in the movie/music industry is so easy; that it has become sort of a norm at least till entertainment begins to pay all the bills. Getting a job as a production assistant, costumier or makeup artist, camera man or photographer on a movie set, is relatively very easy because the industry always seeks new talents to use. The more a particular talent is in demand, the better the rate of pay for the talent in question.

5. Self-betterment. A job in Nollywood gives an individual one of the best chances of self-betterment. Every day, my job throws new and interesting challenges my way. Surmounting those challenges always leave me better equipped to deal with similar issues when they occur in other situations. Many actors have learnt self-defense techniques because their characters in a movie knew self-defense. That is just an example; many others abound.

In conclusion, if the five reasons given above do not make you yearn for a job in Nollywood then maybe your day job has better perks, but if the reverse is the case, then let us help you enter the world of make believe. Welcome to Nollywood.


Olise Ukala (Skillet) is a Nollywood Director, Producer and Talent Scout. He can be reached via www.facebook.com/oliseukala

Good one

thelastdon:
I am an aspiring film maker based here in Nigeria.
I've been searching for a means to start my career as a movie director but the truth is I don't know exactly where to start from; and all efforts to find any post on NL relating to "becoming a movie director or a film maker in Nigeria" has been fruitless.

If you are out there and you can provide me and others like me with an indept way to start off as a movie director in Nigeria, I'd really appreciate.

PS; If you know any film school in Ibadan as well, you can also hook me up.
Thanks.

Check out Mainframe School of Performing Arts, Pefti film Academy, Royal Arts, all in Lagos. There's HD film Academy also in Abuja. Dunno about film schools in ibadan except those Yoruba film schools but I wont recommend them.

Nyceguy92:
It appears to me that some people just mention any movie name they could remember.
The task here is to select a movie for World view that projects our film industry in best creative light.

I would consider such criteria as relevance, focus on theme, language and expression, sound and video quality, costume, etc.
I have seen Papa Ajasco mentioned somewhere here, but that's the reader's opinion, anyway.

I have watched lots of home movies and these stand out according to above criteria:

1. Mr & Mrs.
2. World Apart.
3. Submission.
4. Violated.
5. Glamour Girls 1.

I may be wrong , but these are movies I can watch over and over again.

P/S: I think the Nollywood movie quality is fast deteriorating in many respects. Yesteryears were much better.
Correct me if I am wrong.

I object that. I think the industry has improved than it used to be. Story wise, Technicalities and sorts. Check out; Dry, Black November, The Arbitration, The CEO and some others that i cant remember. Then compare.

I will choose DRY....Produced and directed by Stephanie Linus.


check the review here; http://www.yeyepikin.com/2016/07/stephanie-linus-dry-fascinates-me/

tunetokheyno:
I beg to differ, have you seen the level of Naija movies recently? have you seen Lancelot's ATM (Authentic Tentative Marriage) or Okey's 4-1-love or even the wedding party, Okafor's law by Omoni Oboli, Izu Ojukwu's 76 the movie, taxi driver, god i can't keep naming.. even today, one movie that is releasing is Its Her Day by bovi, Bovi oh! bros Nollywood is getting better, check this out




thats just how deep nollywood is getting, do your best to promote your own, peace!

I understand the fact that Nollywood is improving and that's why I made references to Filmmaker's like Tunde Kilani, and Niji Akani among others whose works are always original.

Over the years, the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood have improved, churning out interesting movies time to time with box office hits. While some of these movies remain fresh in our memories as a master piece, some are as bad as not wanting to see the filmmaker’s film again.
As i see Nollywood movies these days, it’s either an Hollywood’s or Bollywood’s remake. Our filmmakers seem too lazy to draft out an authentic story. Rather, what they do is watch an Hollywood film that has been released over a long period of time, thinking we must have forgotten ( Good movies are not easily forgotten ) and quickly go to their drawing board with their fellow copycat team and retell the story to suit the Nollywood pattern.



http://www.yeyepikin.com/2016/09/the-copy-and-paste-mentality-in-nollywood-2/

dominique:
It is an ok venture but there are a lot of fraudsters around looking for whom to defraud in the name of recharge card printing business. Anyone that approaches you that he he has a recharge pin printing software for sale, please flee. They may want to contact you via pm or any form of contact that you've dropped previously on the forum. Don't fall victim to fraudsters

Thanks, I almost fall for that. So do you know anything about the business, how do one get started?