Renowned figures in the Nigerian film industry, Steve Gukas and Dotun Olakunri, are once again at the forefront of supporting a new generation of filmmakers.
Gukas and Olakunri, celebrated for their contributions to Nigerian cinema, have unveiled “Kill Boro” as their most recent work under the First Features project. This initiative aims to empower emerging talent in the Nigerian film industry by offering training and funding for their debut feature films.
A press release issued on September 20, 2023, revealed that principal photography has commenced in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, for the film, “Kill Boro”. The film will be directed by Courage Obayuwana, a protégé of the project and one of the 12 directors selected to participate in Gukas’ visionary initiative.
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Gukas and Olakunri worked together on the First Features initiative, which is intended to have a beneficial effect on the Nigerian film industry by empowering and supporting up-and-coming directors.
Olakunri said,
“Our goal with First Features is to enrich the talent pool within Nollywood. We firmly believe that investing in the next generation of filmmakers is crucial for the industry’s ongoing development.”
The importance of this project was emphasised by Gukas, who said,
“The First Features project underscores our unwavering dedication to elevate Nigerian cinema by nurturing emerging talents with top-tier industry expertise”.
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Following the success of “Cake,” which served as the initiative’s launch in 2022, “Kill Boro” has the potential to be the following interesting addition to the First Features project.
The movie “Love & Life,” which will be released in October 2023 stars Rita Dominic, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Chidi Mokeme, and Michelle Dede. It is another thriller that is eagerly anticipated as part of this programme.
![Steve Gukas, Dotun Olakunri resume 12-film project with 'Kill Boro'](https://w9r9i7y2.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/kill-boro.jpg)
Nigerian film fans can eagerly expect a new wave of engaging and visionary films as Steve Gukas and Dotun Olakunri continue to invest in up-and-coming filmmakers through the First Features project. These films will help the industry grow and evolve.
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