Lady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters explained

Lady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters
Director:Adebisi Adetayo
Producer:Blessing Amidu
Chris Ihidero
Screenplay:Ayo Arigbabu
Story:Stanlee Ohikhuare
Starring:Bimbo Akintola
Patrick Doyle
Bola Edwards
Kalu Ikeagwu
Casey Edema
Music:DJ Klem
Ava Momoh
Studio:Hot Ticket Productions
Runtime:80 minutes
Country:Nigeria
Language:Ijaw
Pidgin
Yoruba
English
Budget:₦400 million

Lady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters, known simply as LBMM, is a 2020 Nigerian computer-animated fantasy film. It was directed by Adebisi Adetayo from a story by Stanlee Ohikhuare and a screenplay by Ayo Arigbabu.[1] [2] The film stars Bimbo Akintola, Patrick Doyle, Bola Edwards and Kalu Ikeagwu in the lead roles. The film is also the first Nigerian cinematic feature-length animated film.[3] The film production underwent several delays since 2017, But later had its exclusive special screening at the Genesis Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos on 5 December 2020. It had its theatrical release on 11 December 2020 and opened to mixed reviews from critics.[4] [5]

Cast

Synopsis

The plot revolves around a precious young girl called Bukky who loves to assist her father enthusiastically to solve arithmetic and logic but easily gets on the nerves of her mother.[6]

Production

The production of the film was initially supposed to begin by 2017 but had been stalled at numerous occasions due to financial issues and lack of cohesion from initial production team.[7] A film project titled SADE which was originally taunted to be the first Nigerian animated film was eventually shelved in 2018 due to financial tussles.[8]

The film finally began its principal photography in November 2019 under Blessing's own production house Hot Ticket Productions. Around 30 cast and crew members were roped in for the film shooting. 11 year old Jessica Edwards, 13 year old David Edwards and array of eight lead cast and six supporting cast who were part of those auditioned and cast were also roped in as dubbing artists/voice actors to lend voice. However, the film underwent further delays and derailment due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria and the resulting lockdowns in Lagos. The portions of the film's were mostly shot in Lagos amid regular power cuts. The film was shot as 3D animation with 4K resolution, at 24 frames per second for each cinematic effect.[9] The film budget was estimated around ₦400 million.[10]

Soundtrack

A collection of 14 track original album and individual tracks were composed by Oluchi Odii, Patrick Edwards, Marilyn Mayaki, Ufuoma Iliaro, Casey Edema, Caleb Audu, DJ Klem and Ava Momoh.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef
2021Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest AnimationLady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters[11]
Annecy Festival Out of Competition Official Selection [12]
PAFFOfficial Selection[13]
Maoriland FestivalOfficial Selection[14]
AnimatibaOfficial Selection[15]
AfriffOfficial SelectionWon[16]
Nollywood Week Film FestivalOfficial Selection

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Guardian. Nigeria. January 22, 2021. How 'Lady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters' came to birth II The Process. YouTube.
  2. Web site: About the Movie – Lady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters. 2020-12-14. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2020-12-12. 'LBMM', Nigeria's first feature-length animated film, hits cinemas. 2020-12-14. TheCable Lifestyle. en-US.
  4. Web site: 2020-10-31. Nigeria's First Feature-Length Animated Movie Set For December 11 Premiere Date!. 2020-12-14. Nigerian Entertainment Today. en-US.
  5. Web site: 2020-12-11. Lady Buckit & The Motley Mopsters Trailer. 2020-12-14. allAfrica.com. en.
  6. Web site: Obioha. Vanessa. 2020-12-11. Nigeria: Ladybuckit and the Motley Mopsters Is Off to a Good Start. 2020-12-14. allAfrica.com. en.
  7. Web site: Kazeem. Yomi. How Nigeria's first feature length animated movie was made. 2020-12-14. Quartz Africa. en.
  8. Web site: SADE To Become Nigeria's First 3D Animatiaon Adventure Movie EN - YouTube. 2020-12-14. www.youtube.com.
  9. Web site: Kolawole. Oluwanifemi. 2020-12-11. How Lady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters, Nollywood's first feature-length animated film, was made. 2020-12-14. Techpoint Africa. en-US.
  10. Web site: 2020-11-27. Nigeria's first feature-length animated film cost $1m. 2020-12-14. The Africa Report.com. en-US.
  11. Web site: Banjo. Noah. 2021-10-29. FULL LIST: Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga bag multiple nominations at AMAA 2021. 2021-10-30. Punch Newspapers. en-US.
  12. Web site: Milligan. Mercedes. 2021-05-11. Annecy 2021 Celebrates Animated Africa. 2021-11-16. Animation Magazine. en-US.
  13. Web site: Pan African Film Festival Lady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters - PAFF 2021. 2021-11-16. www.paff.org.
  14. Web site: Lady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters. 2021-11-16. Māoriland Charitable Trust. en-NZ.
  15. Web site: SELECIONADOS DE 2021. 2021-11-16. Animatiba. pt.
  16. Web site: 2021 AFRIFF Final Selection – AFRIFF. 2021-11-16. en-US.