Archives Tag: Oscars
Genevieve and Social Media React as Lionheart is Disqualified from the Oscars
April 19, 2022
In 2015, Nigeria became eligible to submit one film for consideration in the Academy Awards (also known as the Oscars). A Nigeria Oscar Selection Committee (NOSC) was set up and Nigerian films became eligible for consideration in the International Feature Film category. Although we’ve been eligible for some time now, Nigeria submitted its first film … Continue reading Genevieve and Social Media React as Lionheart is Disqualified from the Oscars
Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ will Represent Nigeria at the 2020 Oscars
April 19, 2022
Genevieve Nnaji’s 2018 film, Lionheart, has been selected by the Nigerian Oscars Selection Committee to compete for the Best International Feature Film Award at the Oscars in 2020. This is the first time a Nigerian film will be considered for an Oscar. Foreign films must have an approved selection committee in their home country to … Continue reading Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ will Represent Nigeria at the 2020 Oscars
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Did You Know? Nollywood Movies are Eligible for Consideration in the Oscars
April 19, 2022
Nigeria became eligible to submit one film for consideration under the Foreign Language Film Oscar Award in 2015. In that year, a Nigerian Oscars selection Committee was approved by the Academy. This award is also called the Oscar Award for Best International Feature Film. For Chineze Anyaene, producer and director of the 2010 drama film, … Continue reading Did You Know? Nollywood Movies are Eligible for Consideration in the Oscars
Sade Adu’s Second Song in Eight Years Nominated For Oscars
April 19, 2022
Sade Adu‘s second movie soundtrack in eight years, ‘The Big Unknown’, has been shortlisted for ‘Best Original Song’ at the 2019 Oscars. The song which was released in November was Sade’s second movie soundtrack this year, following her eight-year hiatus. It was written for the Steve McQueen-directed mystery film; ‘Widows‘. Her first movie soundtrack for … Continue reading Sade Adu’s Second Song in Eight Years Nominated For Oscars
NTFF Commends Nigeria’s Inclusion in OSCARS Voting Academy
April 19, 2022
Founder of the Nollywood Travel Film Festival, Mr Mykel Parish, has commended the inclusion of Nigerians in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences membership (OSCARS), describing it as a boost for Nollywood. He said, “The NTFF is very excited about the inclusion as this becomes a major gateway to project the bigger picture … Continue reading NTFF Commends Nigeria’s Inclusion in OSCARS Voting Academy
Omotola Jalade Gets Oscars Membership
April 19, 2022
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, organizers of The Oscars, has released its list of its 2018 members and Nigerian actress and singer Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is on it. Omotola is one of the 928 new members which comprises 49% female and 38% people of colour. This is in response to the call … Continue reading Omotola Jalade Gets Oscars Membership
Nigeria’s Oscar Committee Calls for Submissions as Nollywood Eyes Best Foreign Language Film Prize
April 19, 2022
Nollywood movie producers have been asked to submit their works by the Nigerian Oscars Selection Committee for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards, popularly known as the Oscars. Submissions open from 16 June 2014 – 16 July 2014 through posting works to; House 2, Block … Continue reading Nigeria’s Oscar Committee Calls for Submissions as Nollywood Eyes Best Foreign Language Film Prize
Grammys vs The Oscars… Fashion Opposites
April 19, 2022
By Stephanie Iwuaba We had the best, and by far the most interesting, Red Carpet events and awards happen last month. For me, it felt like two weeks of Christmas all over again. The 2013 Oscars and Grammy Awards came with their own peculiar fashion trends and rocked our world, once again proving to … Continue reading Grammys vs The Oscars… Fashion Opposites
Complete List of 85th Academy Awards (Oscars) Winners
April 19, 2022
By Stephanie Iwuaba The 85th Annual Academy Awards were handed out February 25th at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The show was hosted by Seth McFarlane. And the winners are: Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: Christoph Waltz, Django Unchained Best Animated Short Film:Paperman Best Animated Feature Film:Brave Achievement in Cinematography:Life of Pi, Claudio Miranda Achievement … Continue reading Complete List of 85th Academy Awards (Oscars) Winners
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How to make the Nigerian blockbuster: 9 lessons from Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Phone Swap’
April 19, 2022
By Wilfred Okiche So you are a budding film maker looking to make and market the great Nigerian blockbuster film, let us help you get on your way with some lessons culled from actor/producer/director Kunle Afolayan’s experiences with his new event film, ’Phone swap.’ Get a corporate organization to sponsor your film Truth is good … Continue reading How to make the Nigerian blockbuster: 9 lessons from Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Phone Swap’
