| Eric Aghimien | |
| Birth Name: | Eric Enomamien Aghimien |
| Birth Date: | January 21, 1982 |
| Birth Place: | Benin City, Edo, Nigeria |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Citizenship: | Nigerian |
| Education: | Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Nigeria |
| Occupation: | Director, Screenwriter, Editor, Producer |
| Known For: | A Mile from Home |
Eric Enomamien Aghimien is a Nigerian director, producer, screenwriter and editor.[1] [2] His debut feature film, A Mile from Home won awards at both the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards.[3]
Eric Aghimien was born in Benin City, Edo State and is the fourth of seven children. At the age of eight while he was in primary school, he began drawing comics and selling some to fellow students.[4] He attended Immaculate Conception College, Benin City and Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State, Nigeria.[5] Eric is naturally gifted with creative artistic abilities which include; singing, moulding and drawing. His greatest hobby since childhood is watching movies beside swimming and football.
He obtained a National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology in 2005.[6] While obtaining his diploma, he was a member of a musical group called Da TED. After his National Diploma, Eric decided to pursue a career in entertainment.[7]
In 2006, Aghimien moved to Lagos from Benin and decided to pursue a career in film.[8] He began his film career in 2007 at a computer training institute where he learnt how to use computers, graphic design and video editing.[9] Eric wanted to study filmmaking abroad but could not raise enough funds to see it through. He continued his learning by sourcing tutorials online.Eric founded Hills Pictures Movie Academy in 2008 which helps upcoming talents discover, develop and exhibit their talents.
In 2011, he made an experimental short film titled Heckto which was nominated for Best Use of Special Effects and Best Actor at the 2012 International Short Film Festival.Aghimien also made his first feature film A Mile from Home, an action drama, which received positive reviews.[10] [11] [12]
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Heckto (Short) | Writer, director |
| 2013 | A Mile from Home | Writer, producer, director |
| 2014 | Leeway (Short) | Writer, director |
| 2016 | Slow Country | Writer, producer, director |
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Blueprint Awards | Movie Producer of the Year | A Mile from Home | |
| 2014 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Lighting Designer | A Mile from Home | |
| Africa Movie Academy Awards | Achievement In Visual Effects | |||
| Achievement In Make-Up | ||||
| Best of Nollywood Awards[13] | Best Director | |||
| Best Edited Movie | ||||
| Best Movie | ||||
| Best Screenplay | ||||
| Movie with the Best Special Effects | ||||
| Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards[14] | Best Director | |||
| Producer of the Year | ||||
| Best Edited Film | ||||
| Best Cinematography | ||||
| Best Motion Picture | ||||
| Best Drama | ||||
| Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Director | |||
| Best Movie | ||||
| Best Cinematography | ||||
| Best Original Screenplay | ||||
| Best Set Design | ||||
| The Africa Film Festival and Academy Awards (ZAFAA) | Best Producer | |||
| Best Editor |