James Amuta
James Amuta (born April 12 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a film producer, director, aerial cinematographer and publicist.[1] He is best known for his documentary film "Nightfall in Lagos" which was nominated for the best documentary film in 2018 by the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award.[2][3]
He also served as Producer on the critically acclaimed Netflix Original Film, Oloture[4][5] and as co-producer on the box office blockbuster, Your Excellency.[6] He is the writer/director of BiCuriosity which was shortlisted as a finalist by the Colorado Film Institute.[7]
James Amuta wrote and also served as producer on Collission Course which was selected as the AFRIFF 2021 Closing Film,[8][9][10] and also nominated for 4 awards at the 2021 Africa Movie Academy Award, winning 2 awards, including Prize for Achievement in Screenplay.[11]
James Amuta co-produced Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman, a Netflix film adaptation of Wole Soyinka's Death and the Kings Horseman.[12][13]
Amuta is also a poet and has a published book "Enigma: Beyond the Poet".[14]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Nightfall in Lagos | Director/Producer | [15] |
| 2017 | Wurukum Roundabout | Cinematographer | |
| 2019 | The Bling Lagosians | Cinematographer | [16] |
| 2019 | Your Excellency | Producer | [17][18] |
| 2020 | Oloture | Producer | [19] |
| 2021 | Collission Course | Writer/Producer | [20] |
| 2022 | Win or Lose | Producer/Director | [21] |
| 2022 | Man of God | Producer | [22] |
| 2022 | Elesin Oba, The King's Horseman | Producer | [23] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award | Best Documentary Film | Nightfall in Lagos | Nominated[24] |
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Africa Movie Academy Award | Achievement in Screenplay | Collission Course | Won[25] |
| 2022 | Africa Movie Academy Award | Best Film | Man of God | Nominated |
| 2022 | Africa Movie Academy Award | Best Nigerian Film | Man of God | Won |
| 2022 | 2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Movie West Africa | Collission Course | Won[26] |
References
- ^ "Complete List Of Winners For The 2018 AMVCA". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2018-09-01. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
- ^ "AMVCA 2018: Full list of winners". Punch Newspapers. 2018-09-02. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
- ^ "AMVCA 2018: Femi Adebayo,James Amuta others make nomination list". gistmaster82.rssing.com. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
- ^ Reporters, Our. "ISAAC ALOMA JUNIOR: Talents should be prioritised in the entertainment industry". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ "New African-made films challenge Hollywood stereotypes". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2021-02-04). "Bolanle Austen-Peters announces new film 'Palava' reportedly based on Police brutality". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ "2020 Screenplay Winners". Vail Film Festival. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ "Austen-Peters' Collision Course to close film festival". Punch Newspapers. 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ "Bolanle Austen-Peters' Collision Course to close AFRIFF 2021". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-10-30. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ "Bolanle Austen-Peters' 'Collision Course' Outshines Over 4,000 Entries, Selected As AFRIFF 2021 Closing Film". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2021-10-30. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ "'Collision Course is Personal to Me' Says James Amuta". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2021-10-26). "Biyi Bandele Announces He's Directing Ebonylife & Netflix's "Death and the King's Horseman"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
- ^ Ide2022-09-11T00:30:00+01:00, Wendy. "'The King's Horseman': Toronto Review". Screen. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
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- ^ "AMVCA 2018: Full list of winners". Punch Newspapers. 2018-09-02. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ "BAP's Good to Go with 'Palava'". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-02-13. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2019-12-09). "Funke Akindele-Bello, Mo Abudu & Akin Lewis dazzle as Ebonylife Films Premieres "Your Excellency"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ "Mo Abudu's 'Your Excellency' Premieres at EbonyLife Place". THISDAYLIVE. 2020-01-04. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ "New African-made films challenge Hollywood stereotypes". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ "'Collision Course is Personal to Me' Says James Amuta". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ Faith Ajayi (22 October 2022). "Win or Lose set to premiere in cinemas". Punch Nigeria.
- ^ "Bolanle Austen-Peters' Collision Course Premieres On Netflix September 2". Independent. Nigeria. August 13, 2022.
- ^ Vanessa Obioha (2022-08-12). "Remembering Biyi Bandele: Odugbemi, Amuta on His Legacy". This Day.
- ^ "#AMVCA2018: Ali Nuhu wins, dedicates award to cast". 2018-09-04. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ "#AMVCA2018: Ali Nuhu wins, dedicates award to cast". 2018-09-04. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ "AMVCA 2022 winners: Full list of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award winners". BBC News Pidgin. 14 May 2022.