Filmmaking is an art
that is practiced in many countries of the world today with Hollywood,
Bollywood and Nollywood being the highest producers of content across the
globe. It is only normal that collaborations will start to exist between the
various nations. The very popular movie "Slumdog Millionaire" is a
testament to the collaboration between Hollywood and Bollywood with an Indian
cast and an American crew. The film got very good ratings and did very well at
cinemas across the world.
The Nigerian film
industry has also witnessed the influx of American actors and crew in
productions like "Ije", "Mirror Boy", "30 days in
Atlanta", "Half of a Yellow Sun" and so on. The purpose of this
piece is not to make a list of these movies but to explore the opportunities
these collaborations offer and how to engender more cross-border participation.
The Story: This
is perhaps the weakest element of Nigerian films today. Certain plotlines have
been over flogged and still continue to be the major plotline in new films being
produced today. Filmmaking is a collaborative effort and these collaborations
don't have to be within the confines of a country. Great screenwriters exist
around the world, even in Nigeria, and scripts can be sent across borders to
ensure that filmmakers are already set on a good part towards creating a
masterpiece.
Award Invitations: Actors
around the world feel honored and respected when they get invitations to award
ceremonies in other countries. This is another great opportunity to have these
actors on native soil and a number of roles can be lined up for them which is
filmed before they return to their countries.
TO BE CONTINUED...
