ACTING & FILM SCHOOL

Film School Graduate Stephanie Okereke Premiers New Film

Moviedom caught up with the alumnus of the New York Film Academy and star of some of Nollywood’s remarkable works such as Terror, Private Sin, More Than A Woman, Emotional Cracks, Queen Sheba, Together As One, Taste Of Sin, Diamond Lady, Pretender, Sensational Spy, Deep Love and Strength Of A Woman days after the screening and she shared her thoughts with us.

How was the premiere?
It was successful. A lot of people turned out to see the movie; The hall was filled to the brims. I was really excited. I like to thank all those, who found time to be there for their support. I also like to thank all those, who took time out to see the movie for the little time it was screened at the cinema.

Did you anticipate such a huge crowd?
Not really. But I had hopes that the premiere would turn out well. Honestly, I was so amazed at the crowd, the cheering and their enthusiasm.

What was the turn out like on the days of the public screening?
On the opening day, I was told that we recorded over 300 people in each cinema. That is a huge crowd by screening standards, considering that it is a Nigerian production. I heardI just broke the record of box office attendance; the first Nigerian film to achieve that. I am so excited. It means we are getting somewhere and it means that we can actually do works here that will be termed commercial success.

How much did it cost you to produce the movie?
I think I had a reasonable budget and I’m glad at what I was able to achieve with it. I would just leave it at the fact that it was a reasonable budget. I really can’t put a figure to it, but it was reasonable.

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