Movie Industry Recruitments
Nollywood: Citizens who want to go into the movie industry should read this article. While there have been many complaints about the difficulty in succeeding in the movie industry, it has been a smooth ride for others.
Most people have entered the movie industry for the wrong reasons. Most times, they enter because of the fame and the glamorous lifestyle. That is a false ideology. It is advisable to know what you are getting yourself into and how the industry works and can favour you. To know how to enter and succeed in the movie industry in Nigeria, read till the end.
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Movie Industry in Nigeria
The movie or film industry includes the commercial and technological institutions of filmmaking. Filmmaking in Nigeria dates as far back as early as the late 19th century and into the early 20th century.
In Nigeria, Nollywood is the Cinema of Nigeria.
About Nollywood
Films produced in Nigeria are classified under Nollywood. The Nigerian Film Industry was discovered in 1990 and was given the name Nollywood in the 2000s. Nollywood was founded by a group of Nigerians who came together to produce movies in Nigerian languages by Nigerian actors for Nigerian audiences to help people escape from bitter truths witnessed in their day-to-day lives.
The historical founding fathers of Nollywood include Eddie Ugboma, Moses Olayia, Jab Adu, Hubert Ogunde, and Ola Balogun.
Different Departments in the Industry
- Production
- Cinematography
- Animation
- Film production.
- Screenwriting.
- Pre and Post-Production.
- Acting.
- Makeup.
- Costume Management.
- Directing.
- Video Editing
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How to Succeed in this Industry without a degree and experience?
- You have to be sure you have a passion for entertainment.
- You can attend a film school and get a degree from the school. Some recommended film schools in Nigeria include:
- Royal Arts Academy (Lagos and Uyo),
- Empire Film Academy, Uyo.
- Magnus Film Academy, Enugu.
- PEFTI Film Institute, Lagos.
- Del-York Creative Academy.
- Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts (LAPA), Lagos.
- Del-York Creative Academy, Lagos.
- High Definition Film Academy (HDFA), Abuja.
- You must learn how to network cause opportunities can come from any place.
- Volunteer for film projects even if you are not paid. It will help promote you in the industry.
- Partner with other people in the industry.
- Have a demo reel or a record where you document work you’ve done in the industry.
- Promote yourself using social media.
- Attend all auditions and take them seriously. You never know who is looking to recruit actors.
How To Join the Movie Industry in Nigeria
- Have the talent.
- Attend all auditions.
- Make short online skits that promote your talent.
- Register with the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN).
- Build networks with mostly Producers and Directors.
- Be flexible.
- Sign up with a legit Agency.
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