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'''Robert Peters''' sometimes credited as '''Roberts O. Peters''' is a Nigerian-American Movie producer, director, cinematographer, Actor and Occasional Voice over Artist. He is best known for directing the 2014 Nollywood breakout<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.goldenicons.com/30-days-in-atlanta-is-currently-nollywoods-highest-grossing-cinema-movie-of-all-time/|title=’30 Days In Atlanta’ is Currently Nollywood’s Highest Grossing Cinema Movie of All Time|last=Ndubuisi|first=Vincent|date=20 December 2014|work=Golden Icons|accessdate=7 June 2016|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref> movie [[30 Days in Atlanta]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nigerianwatch.com/ents/nollywoodwatch/5011-30-days-in-atlanta-movie-trailer|title=30 Days In Atlanta Movie Trailer|last=Abdul|first=Sule|date=5 August 2014|work=Nigerian Watch|accessdate=7 June 2016|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref> as well as the movies ''Shades of Attractions'' (2015), ''Boxing Day'' (2016) and ''A trip to Jamaica''<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thisisnollywood.com.ng/new-movie-a-trip-to-jamaica-sequel-to-30-days-in-atlanta/|title=New Movie, A TRIP TO JAMAICA (Sequel To 30 DAYS IN ATLANTA)|last=Ezegbu|first=Tobe|date=13 November 2015|work=This is Nollywood|accessdate=7 June 2016|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref> (2016) which featured |
'''Robert Peters''' sometimes credited as '''Roberts O. Peters''' is a Nigerian-American Movie producer, director, cinematographer, Actor and Occasional Voice over Artist. He is best known for directing the 2014 Nollywood breakout<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.goldenicons.com/30-days-in-atlanta-is-currently-nollywoods-highest-grossing-cinema-movie-of-all-time/|title=’30 Days In Atlanta’ is Currently Nollywood’s Highest Grossing Cinema Movie of All Time|last=Ndubuisi|first=Vincent|date=20 December 2014|work=Golden Icons|accessdate=7 June 2016|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref> movie [[30 Days in Atlanta]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nigerianwatch.com/ents/nollywoodwatch/5011-30-days-in-atlanta-movie-trailer|title=30 Days In Atlanta Movie Trailer|last=Abdul|first=Sule|date=5 August 2014|work=Nigerian Watch|accessdate=7 June 2016|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref> as well as the movies ''Shades of Attractions'' (2015), ''Boxing Day'' (2016) and ''A trip to Jamaica''<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thisisnollywood.com.ng/new-movie-a-trip-to-jamaica-sequel-to-30-days-in-atlanta/|title=New Movie, A TRIP TO JAMAICA (Sequel To 30 DAYS IN ATLANTA)|last=Ezegbu|first=Tobe|date=13 November 2015|work=This is Nollywood|accessdate=7 June 2016|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref> (2016) which featured [[Ayo Makun]], [[Ramsey Nouah]], [[Richard Mofe Damijo]], [[Vivica Fox]], [[Lynn Whitfield]], Eric Anthony Roberts, Paul Campbell, Funke Akindele, [[Karlie Redd]], [[Nse Ikpe-Etim]], Desmond Elliott, Razak Adoti, Chet Anekwe amongst others. |
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==Early life== |
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Robert Peters | |
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| File:RObert Peters AMAA.jpg Robert Peters at the 2015 AMAA Awards | |
| Born | Robert Oyimemise Peters 6 June 1973 Sabon Gari, Kaduna State, Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Movie producer, director, cinematographer, Voice over Artist |
| Years active | 1998 – present |
Robert Peters sometimes credited as Roberts O. Peters is a Nigerian-American Movie producer, director, cinematographer, Actor and Occasional Voice over Artist. He is best known for directing the 2014 Nollywood breakout[1] movie 30 Days in Atlanta,[2] as well as the movies Shades of Attractions (2015), Boxing Day (2016) and A trip to Jamaica[3] (2016) which featured Ayo Makun, Ramsey Nouah, Richard Mofe Damijo, Vivica Fox, Lynn Whitfield, Eric Anthony Roberts, Paul Campbell, Funke Akindele, Karlie Redd, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Desmond Elliott, Razak Adoti, Chet Anekwe amongst others.
Early life
Peters was born in Sabon Gari, Kaduna,[4] Northern Nigeria and He’s the second of eight children to Lawrence Adagba and Comfort Peters. He is of Afemai descent and hails from Ososo in Akoko Edo local government area of Edo State.
Peters began his formal education at St. Gregory Primary School in Kaduna, University of Jos Nigeria, Where he studied Geology and Mining.
Career
Peters began his career as an actor in the 1998 movie Mama Sunday in Nigeria, he also went on to play the role of Paul in 2002 in the daytime series Everyday People created by Tajudeen Adepetu, before he relocated to the USA in 2004.[5] Peters enrolled for a certificate degree in “Visual Storytelling” hosted by New York University. Peters then associated with Film Career Connection in Atlanta, which offered him on-the-job training on various film sets across the United States of America. He also enlisted with REDucation; a real world training on Red camera and equipment, taught by working professionals, for current and future working professionals.
Peters began working as a cinematographer and film editor in 2006 and worked on a number of African-American Productions.[5] In the space of 10 years, he worked with a number of Hollywood and Nollywood filmmakers including Vivica A. Fox, Lynn Witfield, Eric Roberts, Karlie Redd, Paul Cambell, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Neville Sajere, AY Ayo Makun, Ramsey Nuoah, Desmond Elliott, Majid Michelle, Jim Iyke, Chris Attoh, Funke Akindele, Oc Ukeje, Jeta Amata,Van Vicker, Nse Ikpe Etim Lisa Raye McCoy, James Michael Costello, Sulehk Sunman and many more.
In 2014, it was reported that the comedy film, 30 Days in Atlanta, directed by Peters, was the highest grossing film of all time at the Nigerian box office.[6]
Personal life
Peters is married to Deborah Peters[7] and they both have a son; Zachary Lawrence Onafa-Orafa Peters.[8] They own and run Whitestone Pictures LLC, A Film Production Studio and Equipment Provider based in Lawrenceville, Georgia USA.[9]
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Nafca Awards | Best Cinematography | Immoral Affairs | Won |
| 2012 | Nafca Awards | Best Cinematography | Silence Total | Won |
| 2013 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Director | Faces Of Love | Won |
| 2015 | Nafca Awards | Best film | Affairs of the heart | Won |
| 2015 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Film | Affairs of the heart | Won |
| 2015 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Director | Affairs of the heart | Won |
| 2015 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Comedy | 30 Days In Atlanta | Won |
| 2015 | African Academy Movie Awards AMAA 2015 | Best Comedy | 30 Days In Atlanta | Won |
| 2015 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Comedy | 30 Days In Atlanta | Won |
| 2016 | 2016 AMVCA (Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards) | Best Cinematography | Refugees | Nominated |
| 2016 | African Academy Movie Awards AMAA | Best film made by African living Abroad | Boxing Day | Nominated |
Filmography
Feature Films
| Year | Title | Notes | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Black November | Directed by Jeta Amata | Actor | Feature Film |
| 2011 | Le Silence Pure | French/English Movie | Cinematographer/Director | Feature Film |
| 2012 | Black Money | A Vogue entertainment production | Director/DP | Feature Film |
| 2012 | Reflections | Directed by Desmond Elliot and shot in Sierra Leone | Cinematographer | Feature Film |
| 2013 | Refugees | Yvonne Nelson, Belinda Effah, Diana Yekinni, Sandra Don Dufe, Ross Fleming, David Chin | Cinematographer | Feature Film, nominated for Best Cinematography at the 2016 AMVCA |
| 2013 | Shrink Wrap | NBC USA Series (One purpose production) | Lead Cinematographer | Feature Film |
| 2013 | Knocking on Heaven’s Door | Royal Art Academy Lagos, Production | Lead Cinematographer | Feature Film |
| 2014 | 30 Days In Atlanta | Starring Vivica Fox and Lynn Whitfield | Director | Feature Film |
| 2014 | Affairs of The Heart | Director | Feature Film | |
| 2015 | Carpe Diem | DSTV Africa Magic’s Original film | Director | Feature Film |
| 2015 | The Dowry Man | DSTV Africa Magic’s Original film | Director | Feature Film |
| 2015 | Boxing Day | Director | Feature Film | |
| 2015 | Shades of Attraction | Post-production; starring Lynn Whitfield, Karlie Redd | Director | Feature Film |
| 2016 | A Trip to Jamaica | Post-production | Director | Feature Film |
| 2016 | Closure | Post-production | Director | Feature Film |
| 2016 | Lagos Blues | Post-production | Director | Feature Film |
References
- ^ Ndubuisi, Vincent (20 December 2014). "'30 Days In Atlanta' is Currently Nollywood's Highest Grossing Cinema Movie of All Time". Golden Icons. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ Abdul, Sule (5 August 2014). "30 Days In Atlanta Movie Trailer". Nigerian Watch. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ Ezegbu, Tobe (13 November 2015). "New Movie, A TRIP TO JAMAICA (Sequel To 30 DAYS IN ATLANTA)". This is Nollywood. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ Films, Nigeria (10 August 2009). "Actor Roberts Wedding Photos". Nigeriafilms. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ a b Agbo, Dennis (10 August 2009). "ACTOR ROBERT PETERS WEDDING ALBUM". Nigeriafilms. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ Olehi, Uche (23 December 2014). "Amazing success of 30 Days in Atlanta thrills AY -How the movie grossed N76 million in 42 days!". Encomium Magazine. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ Pedro, Uche (11 August 2014). "Highlights from Actor Roberts Weding". Bella Naija. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ Sanusi, Hassan (9 May 2015). "Roberts Welcomes Baby Boy". Netng. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ Films, Nigeria (10 August 2009). "Wedding Album". Nigeriafilms. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 June 2016.