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Screenwriting is not mysterious. It is not magic. It is not reserved for special people. But it is also not as simple as many beginners pretend it is. I have written local films, and I have watched the same cycle repeat itself again and again. People start excited. They talk about ideas. They write a […]
I get asked this question a lot, especially by people who are just starting out: where do film ideas really come from? Some expect a secret formula. Others want a list of websites, books, or tricks they can copy. So let me answer it plainly, without packaging, without film-school drama, and without pretending screenwriting is […]
Related Articles: Proper Format for a Screenplay How to Start Screenwriting for Beginners Themes in Screenwriting Screenwriting is not only about telling a story — it is also about presenting that story in a universally accepted format. Whether you’re writing for local films, streaming platforms, or future collaborations, understanding screenplay format is the first step […]
A practical, hands-on guide that shows exactly how I write screenplays — from the first sentence to a shootable draft. I use Celtx and write mostly in my dialect; everything here is what I actually do. Filmmaking Basics: The Proper Format for a Screenplay How to Start Screenwriting for Beginners Themes in Screenwriting This is […]
A practical guide showing exactly how I choose and work themes into my scripts (how I did it in Temple Abasi, Ette Joe, and Ubiong Utom Eka). Filmmaking Basics: The Proper Format for a Screenplay How I Start Screenwriting Themes in Screenwriting Theme is the quiet engine of every good film. It is the question […]
My name is Eventus Okon, a writer who has closely followed the Nigerian creative industry — particularly Nollywood — for years. I have studied the patterns, audience behaviors, marketing failures, streaming shifts, and the promotional strategies that work across cinema releases, YouTube premieres, and digital platforms. This guide is built from research, observation, industry conversations, […]
The Nigerian film industry has come a long way from the days of straight-to-CD dramas and hurried productions shot in one week. Today, Nollywood isn’t just a cultural movement — it’s a money-making machine. But many people still don’t understand how Nigerian movies actually generate revenue. Is it cinema? Is it Netflix? Is it YouTube? […]
Everyone wants to join the film industry, but not everyone knows how to begin. Some think you need powerful connections, others assume you must be wealthy or already famous — but that’s not true. In reality, joining a film company in Nigeria has become more open than ever before. What matters now is skill, passion, […]
Filmmaking is no longer a side hustle or hobby in Nigeria — it has become one of the fastest-rising industries where creativity meets serious money. Every year, new filmmakers emerge from the streets, from YouTube, and from TikTok, turning small stories into big-screen dreams that touch millions. Yet, many still think filmmaking is only for […]
Nollywood has produced many stars — from veterans who paved the way, to new faces breaking barriers across Africa and beyond. But when it comes to box office power, only a few names truly dominate. Every year, actors headline movies that pull millions of naira in cinema revenue. Yet among them, one person consistently appears […]