Three Nigerian films have been selected for a showcase in Hollywood, California, on February 28 and March 1, 2025.
The selected films are The Man Died, The Weekend And Mai Martaba.
The films will showcase Nigerian stories and culture at the 2025 Nollywood In Hollywood Event held at Hollywood’s most prestigious screening venue, The Egyptian Theater and 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,” says Unoma Ononye, the programs manager.The event was founded in 2018 by Nigerian-American filmmaker Ose Oyamendan as a cultural diplomacy tool that enables the world to 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, 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.
Since inception, participating filmmakers have advanced their careers through networking events and interactions with some of Hollywood’s top agencies, management companies, casting agents, networks and studios.
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