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How to Become a TV WRITER in NIGERIA w/ Uchenna Ugwu

8 months ago1 h 22- plays

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Strap in for an exciting crash course in Nollywood (Nigerian Hollywood) filmmaking, with Screenwriter/Director, Uchenna "Uche" Ugwu!

Uchenna Ugwu is a Nigerian screenwriter, filmmaker, and Igbo culture scholar. She has a rich portfolio in the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood), with story development and screenwriting credits for both film and television, including 13+ television shows for Multichoice’s Africa Magic and Showmax.

Her writing credits include: Cheta'm, Wura, Riona, and Nwaanyi!

Her debut short film, I Too, Crave Death, is a multi-award-winning, indigenous language film that explores the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and examines themes of mental health, family dynamics, grief, and suicidal ideation. Deeply inspired by global narratives, Uchenna has a profound love for African stories and strives to create culturally conscious narratives with emotional depth that appeal to a universal audience.'Connect With Uchenne Ugwu:▶️ (Short Film): https://youtu.be/N3YPMmnNTZU?si=T4P6DZMZ4JpIl4Gp📱 IG : https://www.instagram.com/ucheeeenna/🐦 Twitter/X : https://x.com/Ucheeeenna_Ugwu💻 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/uchenna_ugwu⭐️ Get early access to my videos, VIP uploads, and more on my Patreon!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/josiahsvoice▶️ FILMMAKER INTERVIEWS:https://youtu.be/AwdW5uUx9iohttps://youtu.be/ySILBq556Ushttps://youtu.be/0l1hN7l5lCQhttps://youtu.be/Aq-RXKH_PKghttps://youtu.be/T6-YwdcPBnc?si=oAFxka3NM5pgofx_https://youtu.be/XbGgOHujRPAhttps://youtu.be/NtZo2rG19tIhttps://youtu.be/PliLhp9KwZ0https://youtu.be/OfUO6RPXGxc___Let's connect!Website: https://substack.com/@josiahbwritesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahbwrites/IG Threads: https://www.threads.com/@josiahbwrites📧 Business Inquiries & Film Coaching: JosiahBWrites@gmail.com


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