Three Nigerian films have been selected for a showcase in Hollywood, California on February 28 and March 1, 2025.
Grassroots Parrot reports that the selected films are Mai Martaba, The Man Died and The Weekend.
The films will showcase Nigerian stories and culture at the 2025 NOLLYWOOD IN HOLLYWOOD event in Egypt.
According to Unoma Ononye, the programs manager, the event would hold at Hollywood’s most prestigious screening venue, The Egyptian Theater and at Norris Theater on the campus of the world’s best film institution, the University of Southern California.
“It has the potential to be a glorious weekend. Everything is set to make this the best showcase in our short history. You come to Nollywood In Hollywood and you can stay for the Oscars the next day! You can’t beat that,” Ononye said.
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The Programs Manager added that “The event was founded in 2018 by Nigerian-American filmmaker, Ose Oyamendan, as a cultural diplomacy tool to enable the world see a different, better side of Nigeria through the exhibition of Nigerian films and talents.
“Through O2A Media Corp, his production shingle, Oyamendan partnered with one of America’s most revered film institutions, the American Cinematheque, and the world’s leading film institution, the University of Southern California, Los Angeles to give the entertainment capital of the world a taste of Nigeria.
“Since its inception, the event has showcased the works and talents of the best in the Nigerian film industry. Filmmakers whose works have screened at the showcase include Steve Gukas, Kunle Afoloyan, Jade Osiberu, Kemi Adetiba, Tope Oshin, Genevieve Nnaji, Ramsey Nouah, C J Obasi, Daniel Ademinokan, Desmond Ovbiagele and Akin Omotosho.
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“Since inception, participating filmmakers have been able to advance their careers through the networking events and interactions with some of Hollywood’s top agencies, management companies, casting agents, networks and studios.”
Recall that the Nigerian Official Selection Committee for the Best International Feature Film category of the Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, had selected the epic Hausa film “Mai Martaba” as a contender for the category at the 97th Academy Awards.
The Kannywood movie, produced by Prince Daniel Aboki, was shot on location in Daura, Katsina State, Nigeria.