A film which
mirrors the life of a cancer patient, Living
Funeral, has been nominated for eight awards at the annual AfricaMagic
Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs).
Directed by Udoka Oyeka
and produced by Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Pink Pearl Foundation, Mrs.
Orode Ryan-Okpu, the film is dedicated to creating awareness about breast cancer
and to sensitise the public to embrace early detection.
A release made available
to Daily Newswatch stated that the short, but touching film has been
shortlisted in eight of the 27 categories and they include: Best Movie 2013 (Orode Ryan-Okpu and Udoka Oyeka); Best Movie-Drama (Orode
Ryan-Okpu and Udoka Oyeka); Best
Movie Director (Udoka Oyeka); Best Actress in a Drama (Stephanie Wilson); Best Supporting Actress in a Drama (Liz Ameye). Others include: Best
Writer-Drama (Akpor Kagho); Best Cinematographer (Idhebor Kagho); and Best Lighting Designer (Godwin
Daniel).
The award ceremony would
hold on Saturday, March 8, 2014 to celebrate all who have contributed to
Africa’s film-making industry over the last 12 months.
The announcement was made
by AfricaMagic representatives (Vimbai Mutinhiri and Lawrence Maleka) during
its 10th Anniversary celebration event at the Landmark Village in
Victoria Island, Lagos.
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