Obi Emelonye
Obi Emelonye | |
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| Born | 24 March 1967 Port Harcourt, Nigeria |
| Education | PhD |
| Alma mater | Eastern Mediterranean University University of Nigeria, Nsukka University of Wolverhampton |
| Occupations | film maker producer director |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Notable credits | |
| Awards | See below |
Obi EmelonyeAudio file "Ig-Obi Emelonye.ogg" not found (born 24 March 1967) is a Nigerian film director.[1] He is known for directing award-winning films such as Last Flight to Abuja (2012), The Mirror Boy (2011), and Onye Ozi (2013).[2][3]
In 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic, which shut down businesses globally, Obi Emelonye became the first film director to make a movie via Zoom, by working remotely with cast members in London and Lagos.[4] The movie, Heart 2 Heart, received critical acclaim from major media outlets all over the world.[5]
In December 2022, Obi Emelonye was presented with the British Urban Film Festival honorary award by producer/director Don Omope[6] for a 20+ year outstanding contribution to cinema at a ceremony in London.[7]
Education
[edit | edit source]He is a member of the UK Directors Guild as well as the British Film Institute (BFI).[8]
Filmography
[edit | edit source]- Black Mail - 2022[9]
- Badamasi - 2021
- Crazy Lovely, Cool - 2018
- The Calabash (featuring Princess Halliday,[10] Collete Nwadike, Alex Nwokedi, Bayray McNwizu, Lisa Omorodion, Enyinna Nwigwe, Uru Eke, Chris Okagbue) - 2015[11]
- Thy Will Be Done - 2015
- Onye Ozi (The Messenger) - 2013
- Oxford Gardens- 2013
- Last Flight to Abuja - 2012
- The Mirror Boy - 2011
- The London Successor - 2006
- Lucky Joe - 2006
- Echoes of War - 2004[12]
- Money Miss Road
Awards and nominations
[edit | edit source]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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| 2021 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Film by an African Living Abroad | Won | [13] |
| 2021 | Changing Face International Festival | Best Trailer Award | Won | [14] |
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Director | Nominated | [15][16] |
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Obi Emelonye at IMDb
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