The Naija Filmmaker

The Naija Filmmaker


Latest Episodes

Managing And Nurturing Talent with Mr Mautin
March 28, 2024

Mr Mautin is a talent manager, and film and media catalyst. We talk about talent management, bespoke film marketing, Mami Wata and the state of distribution in Nigeria.He also shares invaluable insights on the need for diversity, storytelling, and structu

Changing The World Through Stories with Ebuka Njoku
March 21, 2024

Ebuka Njoku is a Nigerian writer, director and producer. He is known for his debut feature, Yahoo+ which became a fan favorite. We talk about his latest project, "UNO: The F in Family", his introduction to the industry and how he maintains the integrity o

Making Charlie And The Boys with Nwamaka, Loudvoice & Fredrik
March 14, 2024

In this episode, I discuss making my debut feature with the writer (Nwamaka Chikezie), actor (Loudvoice) and executive producer (Fredrik Skog) ahead of its release in francophone cinemas.We share stories from the film's development, distribution and the c

Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset with Sele Got
March 07, 2024

Sele Got is a film director and producer. He talks about how a growth mindset and a fixed mindset can affect your career.Sele explores how these mindsets influence the way individuals approach challenges, setbacks, and the pursuit of their goals in the fi

Lights, Camera & Cinematography with Femi Awojde
July 20, 2023

Femi Awojide is a cinematographer that has worked on several music videos, commercials and films such as Sugar Rush, Juju Stories and.Femi shares the importance of constant skill enhancement and how different disciplines. We also delve into the intricacie

Mastering Production Design with Chima Temple Adighije
July 13, 2023

Chima Temple Adighije is a production designer and art director. He has worked on numerous projects including Lost Cafe, Crime & Justice & Eagle's Wings etc.The episode dives into Chima's process as a production designer. He explains his approach

Learning from Audience Feedback with Motunrayo Ojo [Side B]
July 07, 2023

Motunrayo Ojo is a film enthusiast, who finds joy in engaging with Nigerian and foreign films. Mo emphasizes the importance of addressing social issues and promoting diverse storytelling, along with the significance of audience engagement and feedback.

Nigerian Cinema: Past, Present & Future with Motunrayo Ojo [Side A]
July 06, 2023

Motunrayo Ojo is a film enthusiast, who finds joy in engaging with Nigerian and foreign films. Mo shares her deep love for art and entertainment. Her passion lies in movies and literature, which she consumes voraciously and enjoys discussing and analyzi

A Case For Making Short Films with Sele Got
June 29, 2023

Sele Got is a film director and producer. He explores why you should keep making short films.Sele highlights how short films can showcase a filmmaker's talents and vision for a feature film, as well as help in honing their craft and improving storytelling

Creating Emotions Through The Edit with Martini Akande
June 22, 2023

Martini Akande is a film editor and producer. He has edited numerous projects including Brotherhood, Gangs of Lagos, Road To Blow and Glamour Girls. Martini shares his process of editing a film, from ensuring actors look good to using creative editing tec