A new talented, unique and extremely creative young Filmmaker is born and he is called C.J. The FIERY ONE...

Chukwudi Joseph Obasi is a young Nigerian Filmmaker, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor and VFX. He hails from Abia State, but was born and raised in Owerri, Nigeria. He holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
C.J as he is called by a lot of people is also fondly called 'Fiery' or 'The Fiery One'. He grew up watching 'Hammer house of Horror films' and reading Stephen King. As a kid he developed the knack for drawing comics of all his favorite movies and superhero characters.
He quit his very lucrative IT job and decided to focus on what he loves doing, he delved into filmmaking full time, with his debut feature being 'JIM & JOAN.
A film that was literally made without a budget, however with the backing of his American friend, Benjamin Stockton, and Ark Resources Ltd. It was shot in his childhood home in Owerri, as well as some choice beach spots on Lagos Island.
C.J has previously worked on short films, documentaries, TV series and music videos as Director, Writer, Cinematographer and Editor.
He likes to insert old random footage or clips into virtually all his productions, he shoots almost all his scenes without a tripod, to create a shaky, unstable effect for his scenes.
This young vibrant, highly creative, innovative, intelligent and fresh filmmaker already has numerous projects in the pipeline which includes features, shorts, documentaries, music videos and graphic novels. His favorite filmmakers are Martin Scorcese, David Lynch, Quentin Tarantino, Lars von Trier, Darren Aranofsky, Stanley Kubrick, Sam Raimi, to mention but a few.
Watch out for this one his style is unique, different, raw talent in display and very innovative with the much desired change the Nigerian movie industry yearns for.
Jim & Joan would be hitting the cinema before the year runs out. Click on the link below to watch the trailer and make sure you spot the difference in style not like you can miss it anyway...Wink...

Meet Chucks Chyke an actor that knows his worth and always ready to dig deep and interpret any role he gets to the best of his ability

Chukwuemeka Chibuikem Okoroafor popularly known as Chucks Chyke is an Actor. He hails from Abia State, Nigeria and hold a degree in Economics from the University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria and a Diploma in Acting.

Chucks has shown interest in acting right from his elementary primary school days as he was always fond of writing scripts and working on stage. He had his first major movie break in 2000 when he was spotted by one of Nollywood's finest trainers Mr Ben and Henry Farouk Ike while in a rehearsal for a movie titled 'The Patriot' in Aba, Chucks played the role of a man with determination and exceptional skills. 

His acting kicked off after he took several professional training with a dream and desire to bring Hollywood to Nollywood and he has never looked back or regretted his actions. He has since featured in several Nollywood blockbusters which includes : Strive, Broken, The Patriots, Breaking Secrets, Okoro ima nmi, The Kings Blood, Passion of the King, Soccer, When Love Dies, Spider, The Kingdom, Blueflames, Learning Curves, Covert Operations just to mention but a few...

Chucks Chyke is an actor that knows his worth and onions, he is easy going but a firm person, he is fun loving but purpose driven, he doesnt settle for less, he is very disciplined and positive minded always ready to dig deep and give his best not leaving his well toned and handsome looks to do all the work for him, he is respectful, humble, and always stays out of trouble by keeping himself busy improving himself and focusing on the journey to stardom ahead of him...

He loves to write, share ideas, body build, play badminton and draw, he is very adventurous.

Chucks Chyke is one of the premier choices for playing challenging roles in Nollywood movies as prescribed and recommended by present day blockbusters film Directors like PAPEL, Mr. HOLYWOOD,WONDER BRIGHT, BEN WILLIAMS,TOPE ALAKE e.t.c.

Femi Branch set to crack Lagos up alongside his Nollywood friends on June 1st 2013

Femi Branch will be cracking Lagos up alongside his Nollywood friends in his new hilarious courtroom comedy titled JUNGLE JUSTICE at Terakulture, Tiamuyu Savage, Street, Victoria Island, on the 1st of June 2013, Starring Segun Arinze, Doris Simeon, Femi Brainard, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, Afeez Oyetoro, Funky Mallam and Rykardo Agbor. Written and Directed by Femi Branch.
Two shows 3pm (Regular) for 3k only and 6pm (Corporate VIP with Champagne/Cocktails & Small Chops) for 500k only per table of 8.
For bulk ticket bookings, Seat Reservations and more information, Contact 08133161183.
Make it a date and don't be told because it is going to be one of its kind and the organizers promises you maximum satisfaction ....

Meet Titilola Osinowo an Actress with a charming look but always ready to bring out her crazy side to the camera...

Titilola Osinowo is an Actress.She hails from Ogun State, Nigeria. She is presently a 500 level English studying student at the Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu.
Her love for acting made her give it a try in 2006 when she played a minor role in a movie titled 'Ese Aimodi' produced by Toyin Aimakhu and after that she realized she would love to concentrate in it, Started acting professionally in 2007.
She has featured in Valley Between, Family Ties, Papa Ajasco, Crack in the Wall, and also yoruba films like Ese aimodi, eja tutu, igboro ti daru, awokose, motaka osi danu just to mention but a few...
Titi is a very cool, friendly, determined and God-Fearing person. She has this striking innocent look but it would shock you when you realize she actually love to play wild roles but not nudity though, crazy and action packed roles. She claims her personality makes her stand out from her colleagues, the speed at which she gets her line and into any given character.

Playing with Recipes (Mashed Potatoes, Mushroom sauce, Crispy Chicken and Mushroom)

Today i will be sharing a lovely recipe i played with during the week and it was a hit! This crispy chicken is different from the one we tried the last time, gives a variation to play with. We totally loved the meal and will most definitely make it a regular on our food menu...Its very easy to prepare, not time consuming, relaxing comfort food that the whole family would love and you would be glad you made it...Its a promise...Wink

Ingredients

• potatoes 
• chicken
• mushroom
• flour
• corn
• starch
• cream
• peas
• green pepper
• carrot
• mustard
• butter
• oil for deep frying
• salt
• milk
• garlic
• pepper
• egg
• parsley
• parmesan cheese
• black pepper
• nutmeg
• bread crumbs 
• baking powder
• water

Method

1. Peel the potatoes and boil them with enough salt.
2. To make the mushroom sauce : Put a pan on heat and add a little butter. When its hot stir in the onions and garlic, add the mushroom and let it sweat out.
3. Pour in cream, Add the mustard (about a tea spoon depending on the quantity you are preparing), stir in some of the parsley, carrot, green pepper, green peas, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. And your mushroom sauce is ready.
4. To make the crispy chicken and mushroom :  Mix flour, corn starch, salt, baking powder, water and milk in a bowl until it forms a smooth watering paste.
5. Break the egg and whisk it in a separate bowl and set aside, in a 3rd bowl add the breadcrumbs.
6.Dip the chicken and mushroom one after the other into the batter mixture and allow excess drip off, do same in the egg mixture and finally roll them inside the breadcrumbs and make sure its evenly coated and when done. Heat oil until very hot and deep fry until golden brown.
7. To make the mash potatoes : Drain the potatoes, add the remaining parsley, black pepper, grated nutmeg, milk, butter, grated parmesan cheese and mash with a potato masher until its well mashed...lol
8. Your meal is ready to be served...Enjoy

Mashed Potatoes, Mushroom sauce, Crispy Chicken and Mushroom...Yum

The BROTHER BAYO SERIES is finally out online for you... Extremely funny and crazy comedy flick...

IMAGINARY WORKS releases its first of The Brother Bayo Series titled THE DREAMER, it is a comedy flick of a Warri born Lagos based sharp guy (seemingly) and all of his awkward moments, that will sure crack you up and make you laugh uncontrollably. It was produced by IMAGINARY WORKS , Directed by Joshua Enakarhire, The cast includes: Brother Bayo played by Toma Enakarhire, Black beauty was Ify Brown and Wizzy was Micheal 'GIDS' Okorie. Click on the Link Below to watch the video.

Toma as BROTHER BAYO

The Full Nominations List for the AFRICAN FILM DEVELOPMENT AWARDS...

Full Nominations List for the African Film Awards

1. BEST AFRICAN ACTOR IN DIASPORA

• Chinwetel Ejiofor
• Djimon Hounsou
• Idris Elba
• Lazaro Ramos
• Yao B Nunoo

2. BEST AFRICAN ACTRESS IN DIASPORA

• Thandie Newton
• Charlize Theron
• Sophie Okonedo
• Gubourey Sidibe
• Rachel Mwanza 

3. MOST SUPPORTIVE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN AFRICA TOWARD FILM DEVELOPMENT

• Nigeria
• Tanzania
• South Africa
• Egypt
• Cameroon

4. MOST SUPPORTIVE BANK IN AFRICA

• United Bank of Africa
• Standard Chartered
• Access Bank
• Ecobank
• NMB

5. MOST OUTSTANDING FILM VENTURE IN AFRICA

• Iroko TV
• Africa Metropolis
• AMAA
• African Magic
• African Women in Cinema

6. MOST OUTSTANDING FILM FESTIVAL IN AFRICA

• Abuja International Film Festival
• Durban International Film Festival
• Cairo International Film Festival
• Zenzibar International Film Festival
• FESPACO Festival Du Film Carthage 

7. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN FILM MAKING

• Sotigui Kouyate (Actor/Mali) Died 2010
• Omar Seck (Actor/Senegal) Died 2010
• Steven Kanumbe (Actor/Egypt) 
• Moustafa Alassane (Director/Niger)

8. BEST AFRICAN ACTOR

• Wale Ojo (Nigeria) Phone Swap
• Mohammed Bastaoui (Morocco) Rough Hands
• Joseph Wairimu (Kenya) Nairobi Half Life
• Deon Lotz (RSA) Beauty
• Amr Waked (Egypt) Winter of Discontent 

9. BEST AFRICAN ACTRESS

• Eva Mugalela (Mozambique) Virgin Margarida 
• Houda Rihana (Morocco) Rough Hands
• Florence Masebe (RSA) Elelwani
• Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (Nigeria) Ije
• Ama K Abrese (Ghana) Ties That Bind

10. BEST AFRICAN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

• John Dumelo (Ghana) Ties That Bind
• Salah AL-Hanafy (Egypt) Winter of Discontent
• Thomas Gumede (RSA) Otelo Burning
• Olwenya Maina (Kenya) Nairobi Half Life
• Joseph Benjamin (Nigeria) The Contract

11. BEST AFRICAN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

• Patience Ozokwo (Nigeria) Turning Point
• Hermelinda Cimela (Mozambique) Virgin Magarida
• Ada Ameh (Nigeria) Phone Swap
• Michelle Scott (RSA) Beauty
• Mame Aston Diallo (Senegal) La Pirogue

12. BEST AFRICAN FILM

• Otelo Burning (RSA)
• La Pirouge (Senegal)
• Ties That Bind (Ghana)
• Ninah's Dowry (Cameroon)
• Nairobi Half Life (Kenya)

13. BEST AFRICAN DIRECTOR

• Moussa Toure (Senegal) La Pirouge
• Faouzi Bensaidi (Morocco) Death For Sale
• Leila Djansi (Ghana) Ties That Bind
• Kunle Afolayan (Nigeria) Phone Swap
• Sara Blecher (RSA) Otelo Burning 

14. BEST AFRICAN PRODUCER

• Pedro Pimenta (Mozambique) Virgin Margarida
• Sara Blecher (RSA) Otelo Burning
• Chineze Xandria Anyaene (Nigeria) Ije
• Leila Djansi (Ghana) Ties That Bind

15. MOST OUTSTANDING AFRICAN FILM MAKER

• Izu Ojukwu (Nigeria)
• Steven Markovitz (RSA)
• Moussa Toure (Senegal)
• Fewzi Ben Saidi (Morocco)
• Shirley Frimpong-Manso (Ghana)

16. MOST ACCESSIBLE FILM FUND PROJECT

• Nigerian Entertainment Intervention Fund
• National Film and Video Foundation (RSA)

17. MOST OUTSTANDING FILM PROMOTER

• Mariama Sylla (Senegal)
• Thierno Ibrahima Dia (Senegal)
• Victor Okhai (Nigeria)
• Hans Christian Mahnke (Namibia)
• Lilian Baksalevowicz (RSA)

18. MOST OUTSTANDING FILM DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

• Indigenous Films
• Silverbird Cinemas
• Arab Film Distributions
• Cote Ouest Audio Visual
• Steps Entertainment Limited 

19. MOST PROMISING AFRICAN FILMMAKER

• Joel Karekazi (Rwanda)
• Tosh David Gitonga (Kenya)
• Chineze Xandria Anyaene (Nigeria)
• Victor Viyuoh (Cameroon)
• Sherrif L. Bandary (Egypt)

20. BEST AFRICAN FILMMAKER IN DIASPORA

• Alain Gomis
• Newton Aduaka
• Gavin Hood
• Akosua Adoma Owusu
• Mahamat Saleh Haroun

21. BEST AFRICAN CINEMATOGRAPHER

• Thomas Letellier (Niger) La Pirouge
• Jonathan Kovel (RSA) Of Good Report
• Lance Gewer (RSA) Otelo Burning
• Yinka Edwards (Nigeria) Phone Swap
• Victor Credi (Egypt) Winter of Discontent

22. BEST AFRICAN EDITOR

• Megan Gill (RSA) Otelo Burning
• Hisham Saqr (Egypt) Winter of Discontent
• Avril Beukes (Ghana) Ties That Bind
• Mkaiwawi Mwakaba (Kenya) Nairobi Half Life
• Achille Brice (Cameroon) Obsession

23. BEST SCREENPLAY IN AN AFRICAN FILM

• Sheila Frimpong Manso (Ghana) A Perfect Picture
• Ibrahim El Batout, Ahmed Amer, Yasser Naeem, Habi Seoud (Egypt) Winter of Discontent
• Potash Charles Matathia, Samuel Munene, Serah Mwihaki (Kenya) Nairobi Half Life
• James Whyle, Sara Blecher, The Cast Workshop (RSA) Otelo Burning
• Victor Viyuoh (Cameroon) Ninah's Dowry

24. BEST MUSIC SCORE IN AN AFRICAN MOVIE

• Alan Ari Lazar (RSA) Otelo Burning
• Ahmed Mostafa Saleh (Egypt) Winter of Discontent 
• Wasis Diop (Senegal) A Screaming Man
• Chris Letcher (RSA) Elelwani
• Ben Ludik (RSA) Beauty

25. BEST AFRICAN ANIMATED FILM

• Haza Lambo (Madagascar)
• Omnimon (Cameroon)
• Mzee Wa Kibajaji ( Tanzania)
• What a Big Birthday Party (Nigeria)
• Boom Boom (Egypt)

26. BEST SHORT FILM BY A FILM STUDENT 

• Category still open till 1st of June. Duration Max. 15mins

27. BEST DOCUMENTARY BY AN AFRICAN 

• African Cypher (RSA) Brain Little
• The Kachikally Code (The Gambia) Efe Omo Igori
• Touba (Senegal) Elizabeth Chai Vasarhely
• Fuelling Poverty (Nigeria) Ishaya Bako
• Mkwawa (Tanzania) Alkemist Media

28. MOST OUTSTANDING FILM JOURNALIST 

• Claire Diao
• Chiaka Orjiako
• Azuh Amatus
• Gerald Langiri

29. BEST KISWAHILI FILM

• Chumo - Jordan Rider
• Network - John Kallage
• Mdundiko - Jackson Kabirigi
• Sunshine - Karabani
• Zamoro - Shams Bhanji

30. SPECIAL JURY TO A FILMAMKER

• WILL BE DECIDED BY THE JURY DURING SELECTION OF THE RECIPIENTS 

31. SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AS AN ACTOR

• Morgan Freeman
• Whoopi Goldberg 

SPECIAL RECOGNITION LIST

• The President of Gambia
• The President of Tanzania
• The President of Nigeria
• Governor Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria)
• Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan (Governor Delta State, Nigeria)
• Oronto Douglas 
• Youssou N'Dour (Senegal)

AFDA would like you to know that nominations were made in consultation with eminent film jurists/panelists from various international film events in recent times. These lists were put together through criteria of achievements in quality picture, sound, editing, arts direction, cinematography, and script directions. Their lists were compared and the films with highest inclusions on these list were then selected.
For further information about African Film Development Awards (AFDA) go to the African Film Development Foundation website www.theafricanfilmconsortium.org .
For more information you can also contact any Country Representative close to you, same thing applies to Film students that are interested in submitting their short film for the short film category, entry closes June 1st.

Country Representative Tanzania
Jonathan N Mnyela
+255 714060608
Email: letters@theafricanfilmconsortium.org

Central African Awards Coordinator
Neba Lawrence
+237 74817816
Email: mforlems@gmail.com

East African Awards Coordinator
Nasikiwa Abbas Berya
+255 787121221
Email: nasiabba@yahoo.co.uk

West African Awards Coordinator
Mike Nliam
+234 8023186573
Email: mikenliamofficial@gmail.com

Southern African Coordinator
Jonathan Kovel
+27 828049727
Email: jonathankovel@gmail.com

North African Awards Coordinator
Mohamed Ghazala, PhD
+201 006977116

United Kingdom Coordinator
Justine Atkinson
+44 7971740678
Email: j.atkinson@ayadistribution.org

United States of America Coordinator
Nikki Sparks
+1 8572515310
Email: letters@theafricanfilmconsortium.org

Europe Coordinatior
Tessy Tromp
|+336 31008163
Email: vintess59@yahoo.fr