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When Nigeria Happens
Official Selection, Locarno Film Festival – Nigeria’s first contemporary dance film.
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Filmmaker. Visual Storyteller. Voice of a New African Cinema.
Ema Edosio is an award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, director, and cinematographer known for crafting bold, human stories that connect local realities with global audiences. With a career spanning over a decade, Ema honed her skills in cinematography and directing, working with international networks like the BBC, Vice News, and Bloomberg. Her filmmaking merges raw authenticity with striking visual language capturing intimate, everyday moments and transforming them into powerful cinematic experiences.
Learn the Process. Build Your Voice. Tell Your Story.
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Master the Art of Filmmaking.
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This masterclass is for filmmakers who want to create bold, honest stories rooted in their own truth. As a filmmaker trained in both film school and real-world experience, I’ve learned that storytelling is not just about technique. It’s about perspective.
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By the end of this course, you’ll learn how to find your voice and build your personal storytelling style, and turn everyday life into powerful stories.
Independent & In Control
You’ll learn how to navigate independent filmmaking in Nigeria and globally, and monetize and distribute your film on your own terms.
Honest, Human Writing
You’ll learn how to write scripts that feel honest and human, and create visually striking films with limited resources.
Real Performances, Real Impact
You’ll learn how to work with actors to bring authentic performances to life, and build an audience that connects with your work.
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When Nigeria Happens
Drama · Dance · 2025
Two young dancers bound by friendship, passion, and a dream of making it in the world of dance.
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Otiti
Drama · 2022
A reserved seamstress on the verge of a breakthrough is forced to care for the father who abandoned her.
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Kasala!
Comedy · Drama · 2018
Four reckless teenagers “borrow” a car for a joyride through Lagos and end up wrecking it.
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