Ololade Ebong Explained

Ololade Ebong
Birth Place:Lagos, Nigeria
Nationality: Nigeria
Education:Ahmadu Bello University
Occupation:Film director, cinematographer
Known For:The Diary of Bolanle
Awards:2019: City People Awards

Ololade Ebong is a Nollywood film director and cinematographer. She is the chief executive officer of Speed Films Productions and her movie, The Diary of Bolanle was the official selection at The Cannes Short Film Festival in France.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Early life and education

Ololade grew up in Lagos State and she obtained her first degree in Theatre and Performing Arts from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State.  After that, she also studied cinematography at the New York Academy.

Career

Ololade developed an interest in  cinematography after her participation in a practical field workshop at the National Film Institute in Jos, Plateau State. Her productions and co-productions included Art in the dark by Virginia Blatter, Allison by Suknrt, and The Diary of Bolanle. Her movies have also attracted the attention of the Angeles Cinema Festival of Nollywood in California, African International Film Festival in Nigeria, and California's women's Film Festival. In 2023 Ebong codirected Ogeere with Damola Olatunji.[5] The film received the Bronze award for directing at the 2023 WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival.[6]

Awards

References

  1. Web site: 2 September 2018 . Ololade Ebong: The making of an elite female cinematographer . 17 July 2022 . Vanguard News . en-GB.
  2. Web site: 16 October 2021 . The rising profile of popular producer, filmmaker, Ololade Ebong . 17 July 2022 . Vanguard News . en-GB.
  3. Web site: 16 October 2021 . Why filmmaker, Lolade Ebong is making wave globally . 17 July 2022 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  4. Web site: 9 April 2022 . Award-winning movie producer, Ololade Ebong warms up for new blockbuster "Ogeere" . 17 July 2022 . Vanguard News . en-GB.
  5. Web site: 9 April 2022 . Award-winning movie producer, Ololade Ebong warms up for new blockbuster "Ogeere" . 27 February 2024 . Vanguard News . en-GB.
  6. Web site: WorldFest 56 Remi Award List . WorldFest. 27 February 2024 .
  7. Web site: 2021-08-30 . Winners Emerge @ 2021 City People Movie Awards In Abeokuta . 2022-12-31 . City People Magazine . en-US.