Films - Tolulope Ajayi

Set in Lagos, Nigeria Over the Bridge follows Folarin (Ozzy Agu) an investment banker with secrets. Plagued by an alcohol problem and intermittent panic attacks, his life is turned upside down when his ethics are compromised over a controversial rail construction project.
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In this gripping, redemptive tale we see a man teetering over the edge as he grapples with his conscience.
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Nigeria-based director Tolulope Ajayi takes a reflective, emotive approach in this first-time feature resulting in a film that is relatable and more accessible to international audiences than the usual Nollywood fare.
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Visually, audiences are treated to glimpses of Lagos life as rarely seen on the big screen. Cinematographer KC Obiajulu exceeds himself with accomplished artistic flourishes that give the film a distinct character.
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Lead actor Ozzy Agu delivers a compelling performance as a man struggling with his inner demons, unable to find a way out, laying corporate masculinity bare. Segilola Ogidan plays his long-suffering society wife Jumoke with grace and fortitude.
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<p>Over the Bridge also features Nollywood stalwarts Joke Silva and Deyemi Okanlawon.</p>
OVER THE BRIDGE is a pioneering collaboration between Beyond Nollywood, Picturehouse Cinemas, and Dark Matter to premiere Over The Bridge across 10 UK cinemas.
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OVER THE BRIDGE premieres on the 18th of October and I want to encourage everyone in the UK to see it and to celebrate it!

Over The Bridge trailer 2023 ( Feature film)

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The film, inspired by our Londa Digital Rights and Inclusion report across 22 African countries, follows Aisha Coker, a 28-year-old down-on-her-luck journalist chasing a story about debauchery in the ranks of her state government.

Aisha quit being any kind of hero for any cause of justice – her days of wanting to make the world a better place are behind her. Her goals now are fame and recognition – and she believes this story will put her on the map.

What follows is a dive into the underbelly of a conspiracy threatening to consume her soul.

What would she unravel?

"Finding Diana" - A short film for Paradigm Initiatives

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Mark Phiri has the world as is his oyster. Music, games, friends, and connections. The issues with the outside world have nothing to do with his goals in life...or do they?
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Focus is a short film drawn from Paradigm Initiative's 2020 annual digital rights and inclusion report dubbed Londa. The report depicts the state of digital rights and inclusion in twenty African countries.
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Focus is an exploratory way used by PIN to best impact the society through storytelling while spotlighting key issues plaguing the digital rights and inclusion ecosystems.
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#DontLoseFocus
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<p>Director - Tolulope Ajayi</p>
<p>DOP - Mohammed Atta</p>
<p>AD - Felix Lojede</p>
<p>Art Director - Uche Nwaohiri</p>
<p>Agency Producer - Bolanle Akintomide</p>
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For Up In The Sky Films

Focus Full Movie English

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Jude is really looking forward to making a great first impression at his new job. He just needs to know how high the stakes are.
Featuring - Tomiwa Tegbe and Sinmi Hassan

"Training Day" - A short film for Paradigm Initiatives / Embassy of The Netherlands

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Visual Poem - "Things you will learn when your father leaves"

Visual Poem - "Things you will learn when your father leaves"

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Oga john short film - directed by tolulope ajayi

oga john short film

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Closed short film

"closed" short film rough cut

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The encounter - biafran war short film | directed by tolulope ajayi

the encounter - biafran war short film

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Special children's day short film - directed by tolulope ajayi

"special day" children's day Short Film

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Doll family - directed by tolulope ajayi

doll family

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Doodles - directed by tolulope ajayi

doodles

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Silence - directed by tolulope ajayi

silence

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Thirst - underwater show film | directed by tolulope ajayi

thirst- underwater short film

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A new you - romantic comedy | directed by tolulope ajayi

A new you- romantic comedy

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Blink short film - directed by tolulope ajayi

Blink - Short film

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