Paparazzi: Eye in the Dark explained

Paparazzi: Eye in the Dark
Director:Bayo Akinfemi
Producer:Clarice Kulah
Koby Maxwell
Starring:Van Vicker
Syr Law
Koby Maxwell
Tchidi Chikere
Chet Anekwe
JJ Bunny
Bayo Akinfemi
Music:Koby Maxwell
Blaise Tangelo
Paul G
Irina
Cinematography:Black Magic Tim
Editing:Black Magic Tim
Studio:G.M.P.
RVI Motion Media
Distributor:Great Moments Productions
Runtime:144 minutes
Country:Nigeria
Language:English

Paparazzi: Eye in the Dark is a 2011 romantic mystery film[1] [2] directed by Bayo Akinfemi[3] and starring Van Vicker,[4] [5] Koby Maxwell, Tchidi Chikere, Syr Law,[6] [7] JJ Bunny[8] and Chet Anekwe. The film depicts the adventures of an aspiring photographer whose accidental picture exposes an infamous murder mystery. The film was initially slated for a direct-to-video release but as of February, 2011 was scheduled for a multiple-city limited theatrical release.[9] [10] [11] [12] Made for a low six-figure budget and filmed over the course of 19 days, the film has been known in the Nollywood USA market as the film that has changed the look and sound of Nollywood by introducing a more western approach to production quality.[13] [14] Notably the filmmakers employed the experience of an American filmmaker (Tim "Black Magic Tim" Wilson)[15] to serve as cinematographer[16] and editor.

Plot

Aspiring photographer Rich Amarah (Van Vicker)[17] dreams of making his fortune through his art but finds the life of being a sneaky paparazzi spy more lucrative. By selling pictures to the national newspapers, he has the opportunity to rub shoulders with the rich and famous. Superstar Ghanaian recording artist Mr. Maxx (Koby Maxwell) is at the top of the paparazzi food chain, and Rich's appetite for success leads him into a whirlwind of chaos when he accidentally films the "scoop of the century". This event not only becomes the paper's biggest exclusive but threatens his very survival as he alone holds the images to the city's biggest murder mystery.

Cast

Production

Music

The soundtrack contains numerous tracks from artists of Nigeria, Ghana and the United States. Koby Maxwell[18] introduces his song "Do It"[19] [20] as well as "Facebook Girl". Paul G has several tracks as well which include "Let It Flow" and "These Girls". Paul G has notably released a music video with recording artist Akon; called "Bang It All".[21] New artist Irina also debuts her tracks "So Free" and "Cega".

Nominations

Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ghanacelebrities . Sandra Rose Talks About Paparazzi . 7 March 2011.
  2. Web site: Sandra . Rose . Sandra Rose Talks About Paparazzi . 7 March 2011.
  3. Web site: Nollywood Director Bayo Akinfemi Talks About Paparazzi . 7 March 2011.
  4. Golden Icons, "Nollywood USA- Paparazzi" Web site: Nollywood USA – Paparazzi | Golden Icons . 2011-02-24 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110510070235/http://www.goldenicons.com/2010/09/13/nollywood-usa-paparazzi/ . 2011-05-10 . Golden Icons, Inc.(2011)
  5. TheAfricans, "Van Vicker ' Paparazzi ' EYE IN THE DARK Movie Review" http://beeafrican.com/pt/Van-Vicker--Paparazzi--EYE-IN-THE-DARK-Movie-Review/blog.htm Beeafrican.com, Published September 13, 2010.
  6. Web site: Syr Law wins NAFCA award. Entertainment in Ghana. 10 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120425060022/http://articles.entertainmentinghana.com/syr-law-wins-nafca-award-debut-in-a-nollywood-film.html. 25 April 2012. dead.
  7. Web site: Lotten B . Hollywood Actress Syr Law talks about Paparazzi Premiere.
  8. Web site: Lotten B Show . Nollywood USA Star JJ Bunny talks about Paparazzi . 7 March 2011.
  9. Web site: www.filmafrique.com. Paparazzi in California. 21 September 2011.
  10. Great Moments Productions, (2011)Web site: PAPARAZZI: EYE IN THE DARK - Great Moments Productions . 2011-03-24 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110314124708/http://paparazzieyeinthedark.com/ . 2011-03-14 . Official Website
  11. African Angels Network in association with BeeAfrican.com (2011) http://www.africanangelz.net/ Movie Tickets/Promos, Retrieved 2011-02-24
  12. Web site: All News Ghana . Koby Interview about Films US Tour . 7 March 2011.
  13. News: Chicago Tribune . Paparazzi shaping African cinema . 7 March 2011 . Nina . Metz . 24 February 2011.
  14. Web site: Plan B Ad Agency . US AD Agency Plan B talks about Paparazzi . 7 March 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110430142212/http://blog.thisisplanb.com/paparazzi/ . 30 April 2011 . dead .
  15. Web site: M2 Show Tim Wilson Changes look of Nollywood . . 7 March 2011.
  16. Lotten B, (2011)http://www.lottenbshow.com/blog/tim-wilson-cinematographer-for-paparazzi/ "Tim Wilson -Cinematographer for Paparazzi", Lotten B Show, Published 2-17-2011.
  17. Web site: Vimeo Interview . Nollywood A-List Actor Van Vicker Talks about His Role . 7 March 2011.
  18. Koby Maxwell, http://www.kobymaxwell.com/ (2011).
  19. Written by Chale http://www.museke.com/en/node/6268 "Do it (soundtrack video for African movie Paparazzi -Eye in the Dark)" Museke, Published September 9th, 2010.
  20. Koby Maxwell,, Published September 2010.
  21. djmarcel007,, Published August 2010.
  22. Web site: Nominations. 26 August 2011.
  23. Web site: Nominations. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120331070127/http://www.nafcawards.com/Nominies.aspx. 2012-03-31.
  24. Web site: OFFICIAL AMAA SITE. 2012 NOMINATIONS. 18 March 2012.

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