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]

Ololade Ebong
Born
Lagos, Nigeria
Nationality Nigeria
EducationAhmadu Bello University
Occupation(s)Film director, cinematographer
Known forThe Diary of Bolanle
Awards2019: City People Awards

Early life and education

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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.[1]

Career

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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.[1] 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.[4] 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

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References

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