The Naija Filmmaker

Sele Got is a film director and producer. He explores how to collaborate properly. We dive into the crucial topic of collaboration. Sele Got discusses the two main forms of collaboration and shares tips on how to make it work better. Whether it's collaborating on film projects or through relationships with mentors and friends, collaboration is essential for success. Join us as we explore the beaut...

Daniel Oriahi is a Nigerian filmmaker who has directed Taxi Driver Oko Ashewo, Sylvia, and a hand full of web series and TV movies. He shares his journey in the film industry and his insights on directing. Daniel talks about his early exposure to foreign content through his father's collection of VHS tapes, his experience studying at the National Film Institute in Jos, and his journey in making fi...

Jemima Damina is a producer, director, and co-founder of Neptune3 Studios. We talk about starting the studio with her sisters, creating the viral young adult show "Best Friends In The World" and her evolution over the years. Jemima Damina is a Nigerian producer, director, and filmmaker who, along with her siblings, co-founded Neptune3 Studios. With a passion for creating content for young adults,...

Yemi Bamiro is a documentary director known for "One Man In His Shoes" & "Super Eagles 96". Filmmaker Yemi Bamiro takes us on a journey through the world of documentary filmmaking, sharing his personal experiences and insights. From his start at MTV to his critically acclaimed films on sneaker culture and Nigerian football, Bamiro discusses the challenges and triumphs of creating documentaries...

Sele Got is a film director and producer. He explores the benefits of rejection to filmmakers. We delve into the world of rejection in the film industry, exploring the experiences of successful filmmakers who have faced rejection and come out on top. From Steven Spielberg to the writer of Squid Game, we discuss the importance of persistence, mental toughness, and self-evaluation when dealing with...

Wale Adetula is the CEO of TNC Africa. He discusses the company’s mission of taking African stories to the world. TNC Africa has used data-driven decision-making to great success. They used data to inform their decision to launch their content on YouTube. They were able to use the data to determine their potential viewers’ likes, dislikes, and what would excite them. Adetula explains that when the...

Anita Eboigbe is the co-founder of Inside Nollywood, focused on improving the quality of conversations in Nollywood. Discover how Anita's background in communication, finance, and investment, combined with her love for numbers, drove her to develop data-driven insights for the Nollywood film industry. In this compelling conversation, we dive into the creation of spaces for important discussions su...

Damilola Orimogunje is a Nigerian film writer, director, and producer. He has directed short films such as Family and Losing My Religion, and his debut feature film, For Maria. Damilola Orimogunje had always been attracted to good storytelling, so he used his writing skills to explore filmmaking, starting with short films and eventually his first feature film. He learned a lot through attending fi...

In this episode, Sele talks about how to win in Nollywood. Continue the conversation here: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @selegotfilm @thenaijafilmpod --- DONATE PAYSTACK: https://paystack.com/pay/thenaijafilmpod/ STRIPE: https://tinyurl.com/NaijaFilmPodSupport

In this episode, my guest is Chioma Onyenwe. She is a storyteller, art curator, and deep-sea diver. We talk about producing projects across mediums, festival programming, and what it means to truly direct a project. https://www.raconteur-productions.com/raconteur/ https://twitter.com/Ch10ma Shop on ArtDey https://artdey.com/ Watch her short documentary, "Ime Ego". https://www.arte.tv/en/videos/104...

In this episode, my guests are Precious Asuai and Oluwatosin Oyalegan . They directed different parts of their anthology feature, Something Special. We talk about being multi-disciplinary filmmakers, working with low budgets and release strategies. https://www.fruitfulstudios.com/something-special https://www.instagram.com/fruitfulstudios/ https://www.instagram.com/thefilmsoldier/ https://www.inst...

In this episode, my guests are Oluwatosin Oyalegan and Precious Asuai . They directed different parts of their anthology feature, Something Special. We talk about their first films, the three stories in Something Special, and working with a 2-week old baby. https://www.fruitfulstudios.com/something-special https://www.instagram.com/fruitfulstudios/ https://www.instagram.com/thefilmsoldier/ https:/...

In this episode, my guest is Ikeade Oriade. He is the managing editor of What Kept Me Up, a digital media agency offering press solutions for Nollywood. We talk about gatekeepers, film festivals, and the role of the press in the growth of the film industry. https://whatkeptmeup.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wkmup/ https://twitter.com/WKM_Up Continue the conversation here: Follow us on Facebook, I...

In this episode, Sele talks about film release strategy and why you should explore film festivals. Watch Micheal Omonua's award-winning short film, REHEARSAL. https://vimeo.com/733182707 Continue the conversation here: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @selegotfilm @thenaijafilmpod --- DONATE: https://paystack.com/pay/thenaijafilmpod/

In this episode, we have a special guest, Mr. C of Iroko Critic hosting and exploring the creation of the "Finding Idara" web series with the director, Sele Got, and lead actress, Blessing Uzero who plays Idara Abasi. We talk about the audition process and experiences from the set, as we also learn some random facts about them. Subscribe to Placebo Picture's YouTube and binge on all 6 episodes of...

In this episode, my guest is Chidinma Igbokweuche. She is a writer, director, and producer. She also founded Nollydata, Nollywood's first database website. We talk about her start as a writer, the Accelerate filmmaker project, and running Nollydata. https://www.nollydata.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nollydata/ https://www.instagram.com/didi_stories_/ Continue the conversation here: Follow us on...

In this episode, my guest is Victoria Popoola. She is the CEO of TalentX Africa, a film financing marketplace. She utilizes her experience in finance and venture capital to connect creatives to investors We talk about the services offered by TalentX, their plans for the film industry, and what Victoria likes to watch. https://www.talentx.africa/ https://www.instagram.com/talentx.africa/ https://af...

In this episode, Sele talks about creative license and the need to allow filmmakers create. Continue the conversation here: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @selegotfilm @thenaijafilmpod --- DONATE: https://paystack.com/pay/thenaijafilmpod/

In this episode, my guest is Vanessa Ohaha. She is a fashion, beauty, and culture journalist. She has bylines in Fashion Unfiltered, System Magazine Issue 18, and Industrie Africa. We talk about the need for children-centered content, the evolution of Nigerian reality TV, and local language cinema films. https://www.instagram.com/vanessa_ohaha/ Continue the conversation here: Follow us on Facebook...

In this episode, my guest is Vanessa Ohaha. She is a fashion, beauty, and culture journalist. She has bylines in Fashion Unfiltered, System Magazine Issue 18, and Industrie Africa. We talk about what an authentic Nigerian story is, her views on art films, and her earliest Nollywood memory. https://www.instagram.com/vanessa_ohaha/ Continue the conversation here: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, an...

In this episode, my guest is Oluyomi Ososanya. He is a writer, filmmaker, and film educator. Baba has written on shows such as Ajoche, Enakhe, Battleground, and Inspector K. We talk about how Nigerian cinema can transcend its shores, the different categories that the Nigerian audience falls into, and the importance of including human elements in stories. https://www.instagram.com/oludacsribe/ http...

In this episode, my guest is Oluyomi Ososanya. He is a writer, filmmaker, and film educator. Baba has written on shows such as Ajoche, Enakhe, Battleground, and Inspector K. We talk about how he got his big break with his writing, the Nollywood label, and the nuances of film criticism. https://www.instagram.com/oludacsribe/ https://www.oludascribe.com/ Continue the conversation here: Follow us on...

In this episode, you will be listen to the panel discussion from the premiere of my web series 'Finding Idara'. Finding Idara is a 6-part crime drama in which Inspector Uzo investigates the disappearance of Idara from a hike during the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp. Inspector Uzo questions Idara's close associates as she deals with some past trauma. Watch Now!!! ht...

In this episode, my guest is Baba Agba. He is a producer, cinematographer and General Secretary of the Association of Movie Producers (AMP). Baba has shot features and short film which includes Lost Cafe, Ojukokoro and A Cemetary of Doves. We talk about what inspires him, working as a DOP in Nigeria and the work the Association ofMovie Producers does. He also explains the need to unlock the potent...

In this episode, I talk about revenue streams and release windows that filmmakers can exploit for their film. Continue the conversation here: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @selegotfilm @thenaijafilmpod --- DONATE: https://paystack.com/pay/thenaijafilmpod/