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Johnson Awolola is a professional film editor and film director who won the best Nigerian short film at the Real-time international festival 2020. Just recently he got nominated for the Future Awards Africa Prize for film 2020.
In this interview, he shared his experience, challenges and success stories in his sojourn in the film making industry. Excerpts;
What influenced your journey as a film editor/filmmaker?
One of the first film persons I met before film school was Kenneth Gyang. At the time I was already a film editor working with Newage Network (2010-2013). After my resignation I became a freelance film maker and started studying film making and its history at Cinema Kpatakpata, this prepared me for the film industry and film school. I watch films from different parts of the world. Personally, my favourite films are Jacques Audiard’s ‘a prophet’ edited by Jacques Welfling. Films
Working primarily with non-profits and media organizations, bringing the grit and unique perspectives from documentary production into his work, Awolola has also edited extensively for television, working on MNET’s ‘Halita’ and EbonyLife’s Sons of the Caliphate.
Over time, he has worked on projects for BBC Media Action, Cinema Kpatakpata, USAID, UKaid, Heinrich böll stifun, amongst other international donor agencies, Awolola has been able to hone his skills thus mastering the different aspects of film production and creation.
In this chat with Daily Trust, Awolola talks about his journey as a filmmaker.
Who is Johnson Awolola?
A cool Yoruba guy who is really passionate about creating, about life and telling stories. I love video games and I think I am what you can call the ‘life of the party’.