Nigerian Film Maker and Auteur; Stanlee Ohikhuare fools the entire world with a well crafted and technically executed publicity geared Media Influence for his upcoming movie titled "BEHIND THE WHEELS"

FIRST, THESE PRODUCTION PICTURES AND VIDEOS VIDEOS WERE LEAKED...

We kept silent for 72 hours to allow the Media Influence Mature. Then the Media Effect eventually set in - full blast.
Unfortunately, practically all leading blogs, some gossip - oriented Radio Stations and Presenters as well as some so-called notable and trusted TV Stations like CHANNELS TELEVISION, SILVERBIRD TELEVISION, ITV, EBS among others aired the Unconfirmed report because of their lack of required skill set in Investigative journalism.

After 72 hours, we held a press conference and revealed to the media and journalists alike what had happened. Then we released a press statement in accordance.

And also released the following videos to show the world - especially Nigerians, how we did it.

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PRESS RELEASE
ON THE ALLEGED FAILED STUNT ATTEMPT

30th July 2016


Concerning the Trending news about the alleged fire incident on the set of BEHIND THE WHEELS, We the production Team would like to state the following.
Ani Iyoho was contacted to act in the movie and do the stunts. He signed a release form after confirming that every safety measure was in place. Measures includes the provision of FIVE working Fire extinguishers, a water source which in this case was a stream nearby from where we pumped water, a Fire Blanket and absolute professional preparation for the stunt, using the recommended media.
We set him on fire, following strict professional guidelines.
It is noteworthy that when this new broke, I only got one message from a reporter. It was from Segun Odejimi of TNS. And I told him to debunk it. We knew the craze for trending news would override the truth - even if one reputable source was projecting it.
But contrary to several speculations that he got burned and that the stunt was a failure, we indeed did succeed at pulling it off and Ani Iyoho is here with us today, very healthy. He was willingly in on this from the beginning.
What we did was to activate that which is professionally referred to as Media influence
Media Influence refers to the actual force exerted by a media message, resulting in either a change or reinforcement in audience or individual beliefs.
Today, we are all here because of the outcome - which is professionally referred to as Media effects. Our friends at the Lagos Business School would know much about those phrases.
These are measurable effects that result from media influence, or a media message. Whether that media message has an effect on any of its audience members is contingent on many factors, including audience demographics and psychological characteristics. These effects can be positive or negative, abrupt or gradual, short-term or long-lasting. 
We utilized what is called Micro Level Media approach using:
Third Person
Priming
Social Learning
Media Violence
It has indeed been a media perception experiment geared at attracting attention not just to our film project, but considering the fact that we now have an audience - the attention dovetails into several realities.
1. CONCERNING NOLLYWOOD.
We believe the society at large should harness the strong influence of the media and entertainment world on people; in a positive way using strong communication materials that are well crafted and creatively dispersed to cause positive social change.
A couple of Nigerian Films have served as historical references to a generation that was not born when certain events unfolded. October 1 by Kunle Afolayan and 76 by Izu Ojukwu come to mind.
Steve Gukas' recently premiered movie 93 days is also poised to document historic facts and showcase tremendous acts of heroism by Nigerians.
However, Stephanie Linus' DRY is where I would like to focus. In the movie, she tackles a present and recurrent anomaly which is often downplayed by society - even Government.
Those are the key areas we should focus on as Filmmakers – We should be change agents.
Film makers in Nigeria need to be equipped. They need to get some work load off their heads so they can be more creative and imaginative. 
Issues like funding, Marketing, Distribution and recovery of movie investment have consistently hampered growth through the years.
2. TO NIGERIANS 
Now, back to the reason why we are all gathered here today, the situation which was realistically depicted in the dispersed scene could have easily occurred on any film set in Nigeria, because there's no provision for the infrastructure and skilled personnel that would prevent such.
Nigerian Film makers strive everyday to raise the bar and win the hearts of fellow Nigerians first, with the hope that someday, the world would not only celebrate us with regards to the volumes we churn out, but also because of the tastefulness and professionalism inherent in our movies.
Producers, Directors and Actors alike risk their lives each day they go out to shoot and there are countless cases of harassment by locals and thugs on film sets.
Nigerians should please support NOLLYWOOD.
3. NOW, TO US - NOLLYWOOD.
What the industry needs at this point is not stringent laws and ordinances that curb creativity; but timely intervention in assets acquisition, investment in Film Making Equipment, Organization of distribution processes to ensure sustainability of the business and participation by other creatives like the Advertising Agencies to ensure that Marketing; referred to as P&A in the film world, is effective and measurable.
Thanks to the inventiveness of dynamic industry practitioners like Film One distribution, we are beginning to see the prospects of actualizing that dream of Nigerian Films and Film makers penetrating international spheres.
We believe the relevant authorities should study and at least attempt to implement engagement tactics used by other countries to boost the productivity of their film and entertainment industry.
We do not need more Film Associations, or guilds neither do we need to make an attempt to enforce unpopular bills and laws that do not reflect the interest of all and sundry. 
If we search deeply, and just stop and think about it - we would realize that our efforts ought to be geared towards making the existing guilds, associations and standard ethics work. But it has to be an all inclusive endeavor where everyone is carried along in a seamless agenda that is void of sentiments, resentments, pre-conceived notions and mistrust.
There's no such thing as Old Nollywood and New Nollywood. There's just NOLLYWOOD. 
We should explore the richness of our culture as Nigerians; where younger people respect and admonish the older ones. But respect is earned, not to be demanded. Young film makers need role models. Every practicing film maker should operate an open door policy for younger talents who might want to learn and grow under them.
That is how the future of the industry will be preserved.
I would like to commend Lancelot Imasuen for his attempt so far at actualizing this.
4. TO THE PRESS, JOURNALISTS AND BLOGGERS ALIKE
We must maintain a high level of professionalism in our reporting. Journalists and pressmen - even bloggers; can linger on a social cause till the needful is done. The ‪#‎BringbackOurGirls‬ campaign is still relevant today because of the good works of some of you.
But there's a lot more to be done. We still need ‪#‎JusticeForBridget‬.
Before publishing that post or making that comment... STOP and THINK again.
If you get the green light from your conscience and the requirements of professional ethics, then go ahead.
IN CONCLUSION
If the media and entertainment industry could contribute in such a big way to the Rwandan genocide, what it means is that the same industry can help in curbing such.
With films, we can quench the ugly flame of religious and tribal conflicts that are plaguing us as a nation today. Some of such sentiments were even expressed by people online concerning the Alleged Fire Incident.
We can address the government and let them know what the masses - who are often too far away from the political class are thinking.
With films, we can preach the gospel of ONE NIGERIA and influence people to be more accommodating towards one another.
Through films, the Government can update the people on its recurrent goals and achievements.
Through films, we can learn to understand the plight of policemen and see why many of them often step out of line.
Through films, we can appreciate the Military; remembering that those men on the battle line have left their families technically defenseless while they defend your freedom against the enemies.
We can shoot films that will propagate the message that ALL NIGERIAN LIVES MATTER - whether you are Muslim, Christian, Pagan, Traditionalist or even altogether Faithless. We can highlight the often subdued truth that Nigeria is a SECULAR nation.
NOT A CHRISTIAN NATION
NOT A MUSLIM NATION
NOT A NATION of TRADITIONALISTS.
But A NATION where everyone can believe in whatever Faith that inspires them to be the best they can be and make Nigeria great again. Where we respect each other and speak up for the truth and against evil - even if it is being perpetuated by those we gave pledged allegiance to due to the various ethnic and religious classifications we have adopted.
We can tell the narratives that the Religious leaders; whom we all follow ardently have failed to deliver.
We can become the GIANT OF AFRICA AGAIN!
A Nation where UNITY, FAITH, and PEACE bring about lasting PROGRESS
A nation where JUSTICE is upheld and delivered to grieving victims
If Nigerians and Nollywood can resolve thus, then we can really become that nation bound in FREEDOM, PEACE and UNITY.
Thank you.
Stanleee Ohikhuare.

COMMON MAN by Stanlee Ohikhuare won the Essence Award at the International Peace & Film Festival in Orlando Florida.

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Official list of award categories with finalists and winners of the 2015 International Peace and Film Festival. Selection was made from 1325 films, submitted from 87 countries worldwide. Award ceremony took place at the festival in Orlando, Florida on November 15, 2015. Film trailers and detail are available on the festival website www.PeaceFestival.us or via the official channel IPFF.TV on Roku/Amazon Fire.

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 It will be recalled that the same movie won for the film maker, the "FILM MAKER OF INSPIRATION AWARD" at the International Film Festival for Peace, Inspiration and Equality. The Festival held in Jakarta - Indonesia.

Stanlee Ohikhuare's COMMON MAN also made the final shortlist for the MOST FAVORITE FILM of 2015

Finalists Most Favorite Film 2015:

Common Man (Nigeria), directed by Stanlee Ohikhuare
Ailia (Egypt & United Arab Emirates), directed by Sameh Salem
The Living God: Medicine and The Ancient Meetei Civilisation (India), directed by Prakas Aheibam
The Forgotten Ones of Karaganda (Spain, Kazakhstan), directed by Enrique Gaspar Rodriguez
Einen Koffer (Mexico), directed by Sergio E. Aviles
For My Children (Sweden), directed by Jerzy Donus
Tariro (United Kingdom), directed by Ian W Bennett MBKS
Defenders of Life (France), directed by Dana Ziyasheva

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COMMON MAN WINS BEST SCRIPT AWARD IN RUSSIA

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Stanlee Ohikhuare's most controversial movie yet - is not ready to take the back seat any time soon. Shortlisted from hundreds of entries submitted to THE INDIEFEST AWARDS in the whole of 2015, verdict emerged winner of THE INDIEFEST HUMANITARIAN AWARD HONORS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT.

VERDICT won Stanlee Ohikhuare the Award for BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER at the 2015 AMVCA

Stanlee’s first Award in the year 2016 has come in the form of THE INDIEFEST HUMANITARIRAN AWARDS HONORS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT for the thought - provoking work done on his Conscience Film “VERDICT” starring Zainab Balogun.

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OBLIVIOUS - the AMVCA 2015 winning film for the Award of BEST SHORT FILM directed by Stanlee Ohikhuare also won another award in Canada.
It won an AWARD OF MERIT at the CANADA SHORTS - Film Festival. Oblivious stars Kiki Omeili, Deyemi Okanlawon and Uzor Osimkpa.

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On the 12th of December 2015, the nominees for the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards were announced. Stanlee Ohikhuare got Five nominations for his work in two of his movies - KPIANS - THE FEAST OF SOULS and COMMON MAN.
KPIANS got nominated in the category of BEST LIGHTING DESIGN while COMMON MAN got nominated in the following categories - BEST MOVIE WEST AFRICA, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER, BEST ART DIRECTOR and BEST LIGHTING DESIGN.
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SCREEN GRABS FROM STANLEE'S COMMON MAN
NOMINEE - BEST LIGHTING DESIGN, BEST ART DIRECTOR, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER & BEST MOVIE - WEST AFRICA (AMVCA 2016)

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COMMON MAN - BEHIND THE SCENE VIDEO (THE MAKING)

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STANLEE OHIKHUARE’S PROFILE – updated January 2016
 
BACKGROUND

Stanley (Stanlee) Aideloje Ohikhuare hails from Ivbiodohen – Okpuje in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria.
A graduate of the University of Benin from where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts specializing in painting, he also has a National Diploma in General Arts from Yaba College of Technology, Lagos. He is an extraordinary Painter, Sculptor, Graphic Artist and Illustrator.
He adopted the signature “stanlee” as a painter in his University days and has stuck to it ever since.

 Today, Stanlee runs a Creative Consultancy and Production Company called Mighty Jot Studios / M-JOT Studios FV as a Producer, Writer, Director and Cinematographer.

Stanlee is a self - taught 3D animator, Graphic Artist, Video Editor, Visual effects creator and Stunts Director. He is a SURREALIST and his works exude audacious fantasy with a measurable degree of artistic juxtaposition.
He has often been referred to as an “AUTEUR” because of his unique approach to film making in which he exudes a  peculiar signature in style and technicality that is immediately noticeable in all his productions; irrespective of the genre.
He is a photography enthusiast and an ardent lover of great cinematography. As a Director, he loves being behind the Camera to ensure that there is visual fidelity in his productions.
 
PROFESSIONAL MILESTONES IN FILM MAKING:

Stanlee’s first movie was a feature length 3d animated movie titled “LIFESPAN” which he embarked on in 2005. It was his directorial debut as well as his first venture as Producer/ Executive Producer.

His first Live Action Movie however, was “HEAVY BEAUTY” – in collaboration with Grace Edwin – Okon and Gbemiga Oladele in the year 2012.

Stanlee’s first ever movie Award came with his first short movie “LOOP” which was hugely acclaimed by the organizers of the IN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL. LOOP had five nominations and won one award; THE AWARD FOR BEST AUDIO.
In 2014, OBLIVIOUS - a short film shot, directed and edited by Stanlee Ohikhuare was publicly screened, and was up for seven nominations at the AFRICA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (AFRIFF). It was also screened at the EKO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL the same year.

Also in 2014, Stanlee’s thriller “STING” was opening film at the ZIMBABWE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (ZIFF).  STING was subsequently screened again at the EKO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.
That same year, Stanlee’s movies KPIANS PREMONITION was nominated in the BEST ONLINE NEW MEDIA CATEGORY of the AMVCA.

The DEADWOOD was also nominated in the BEST SHORT MOVIE and BEST DOCUMENTARY Categories of the same awards.
THE DEADWOOD went ahead to win the BEST DOCUMENTARY AWARD Category of 2014 AFRICA MAGIC VIEWERS CHOICE AWARDS (AMVCA)

So far, in three years, seven of Stanlee’s works have received sixteen nominations, and three awards at the AMVCA – an Award Ceremony he keenly looks forward to every year.

Impressed with the acceptance and appreciation shown towards THE DEADWOOD, Stanlee was inspired to look deeply into making films with essence and strong social messages; so he created a movie prototype which he refers to a “CONSCIENCE FILMS”

Stanlee’s first Conscience Film (VERDICT) earned him the BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER AWARD at the 2015 AMVCA.
OBLIVIOUS also won in the BEST SHORT MOVIE AWARD Category of the Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA). OBLIVIOUS also won an AWARD OF MERIT at the 2015 CANADA SHORTS – Canadian & International Short Film Fest.

Stanlee’s “VERDICT” got two nominations at the 2015 edition of the NEA – (Nigeria Entertainment Awards) in September 2015. It was also screened at the SPEAK UP FILM FESTIVAL in Australia,
the LULIPITAN FILM FESTIVAL in the U.S.A and the EKO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL in Lagos – Nigeria.
VERDICT also got a slot at the ABUJA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL where it was nominated in the “OUTSTANDING SHORT FILM” Awards category.

On the international scene, Stanlee’s two movies – KPIANS (the feast of Souls) and VERDICT won two awards in May 2015. KPIANS won an AWARD OF MERIT (Feature Film) while VERDICT won AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (Social Justice & Liberation) at the 2015 Indie FEST Awards in the U.S.A.

KPIANS the feast of souls- which referred to as a rejuvenation of the appreciation of horror film genre in Africa was selected for the LOS ANGELES CINE FEST 2015.

 KPIANS also made it to the LOS ANGELES HORROR COMPETITION where it got two nominations in the BEST FEATURE FILM & BEST VISUAL EFFECTS Awards Category.

KPIANS also made the official selection list of the HOLLYWOOD FILM COMPETITION, the BUENOS AIRES ROJO SANGRE Film Festival in Argentina, the I-FILMMAKER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Marbella – Spain and the AFRICA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (AFRIFF) 2015.

Stanlee’s RETROSPECT (whispers) was drafted as one of the movies to be screened with other titles that make up the official selection of the “ANTI HERO FILM FESTIVAL” in the U.S.A in June 2015. It is also an official selection at the INTERNATIONAL PEACE & FILM FESTIVAL, Orlando FL. in November 2015.
RETROSPECT was nominated in the BEST SHORT FILM category of the BON (Best of Nollywood) Awards, 2015.

Stanlee’s “Conscience Film” COMMON MAN has won several awards in the U.S.A – The MERIT AWARD OF AWARENESS at the AWARENESS FILM FESTIVAL and an ACCOLADE AWARD OF RECOGNITION (Liberation / Social Justice / Protest) at the ACCOLADE GLOBAL FILM COMPETITION, U.S.A.

The movie has also won an INTERNATIONAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE at the INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR PEACE, INSPIRATION & EQUALITY (IFFPIE) Jakarta, Indonesia.

The same festival honored Stanlee with the FILM MAKER OF INSPIRATION AWARD for the excellent work done with the movie – COMMON MAN.

COMMON MAN also screened at the ROMA CINEMA DOC in Italy, and the COLRTAPE FILM FESTIVAL, Australia.
COMMON MAN was also selected for the INTERNATIONAL PEACE & FILM FESTIVAL USA and won the ESSENCE AWARD, It was also selected for the EQUALITY FILM FESTIVAL – USA, INNOVATIVE FILM FESTIVAL – USA, the HOLLYWOOD FILM COMPETITION – USA, the SARMAT INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, the ABUJA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Nigeria where it was nominated as “OUTSTANDING FILM IN DOCUMENTARTY” as well as the AFRICA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – AFRIFF.
COMMON MAN was also nominated in the BEST VISUAL EFFECTS CATEGORY of the BON (Best of Nollywood) Awards.

The movie (COMMON MAN) also made the official selection list and is up for nominations at the PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL – Melbourne, Australia.

Stanlee’s Africa Magic Original “Blockbuster” and first ever love story “AMIABLE” was premiered by M-net / Africa Magic on the 28th of August 2015 and was aired for the first time on the 13th of September 2015.

Stanlee’s new Action Comedy titled “STUPID MOVIE” is set to redefine Comedy films in Nigeria.

Stanlee’s impromptu short film and first ever Comedy “HORN FREE DAY” was selected among the 25 films to be screened at the 5th LIGHTS CAMERA AFRICA FILM FESTIVAL 2015.

In the 2015 edition of the GIAMA AWARDS, Stanlee’s movies held sway with 14 nominations in all.
KPIANS the feast of souls got four nominations in the categories of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY, BEST SOUND, BEST EDIT and BEST MAKE UP / COSTUME.

HORN FREE DAY got four nominations in the categories of BEST FILM – COMEDY, BEST COMEDIC ACT, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY and BEST SHORT FILM.

VERDICT got three nominations in the categories of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY, BEST EDITING and BEST SHORT FILM
STING was nominated for BEST SCREENPLAY, BEST NEW ACTOR and BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE.

Eventually, KPIANS – the feast of souls won the AWARD FOR BEST SOUND, Stanlee’s “VERDICT” won the AWARD FOR BEST SHORT MOVIE while STING clinched the AWARD FOR BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE at the 2015 GIAMA AWARDS held in the USA.

In the 2015 edition of the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF), Stanlee Ohikhuare got Four of his movies selected for screening namely; KPIANS – the feast of souls, COMMON MAN, VERDICT and HORN FREE DAY.
The screening of KPIANS at AFRIFF marked the first official public screening of the movie in Nigeria.
In the 2016 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Stanlee Ohikhuare bagged five nominations.KPIANS – the feast of souls got one nomination for BEST LIGHTING DESIGN while COMMON MAN got fournominations in the categories of BEST MOVIE WEST AFRICA, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER, BEST ART DIRECTOR andBEST LIGHTING DESIGN.

KPIANS the feast of souls also made the Official Selection list of the 2016 PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL to be held in Los Angeles. 
It has also been selected for screening at the maiden edition of the CAMEROON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, CAMIFF.

OBLIVIOUS also made the selection list for the 2016 CAMEROON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL taking place in April 2016 in Cameroon.
Stanlee’s first Award in the year 2016 however, is THE INDIEFEST HUMANITARIRAN AWARDS HONORS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT and the award is in favor of Stanlee’s Conscience Film, “VERDICT” starring Zainab Balogun.
 
With a fast soaring profile, Stanlee Ohikhuare has drawn massive attention in the Nigerian Entertainment Industry where his works are always keenly received by movie enthusiasts. He is also gradually penetrating the sacred places of global film making via International festival appearances and the showcase of his numerous works in numerous countries for which he has also been recognized and honored with several awards.
In the space of Eleven years as a Film Maker, Stanlee Aideloje Ohikhuare has not just been prolific; he has also made film making inventions. He invented a novel film making style which he phrased “BABEL LINGUAE” – an approach to film making that completely breaks the barrier of language by emphasizing on excellent script interpretation, convincing acting and unification process for universal understanding via subtitling. In the near future, this will be the signature style of all the Film Maker’s movies since he intends to work with actors from across the globe irrespective of the language they speak.
Stanlee lives and works in Lagos, Nigeria and is happily married with two sons and two daughters.
Stanlee’s long term goals include making history by inventing something that will endure as far as film making is concerned, as well as seeing his works being selected in the BEST FOREIGN FILM category of the Oscars and eventually winning the coveted Award for his country, Nigeria.
In 2016, Stanlee’s focus is on reinforcing his style and subjective perception on film making. He is also poised to defy whatever has been tagged “impossible”
His first movie for 2016 was collaboration with Lancelot Imasuen in the latter’s Comedy Movie titled ATM. It was in fulfillment of Lancelot Imasuen’s desire to blur out the line of divide between the so-called Old Nollywood (represented by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen) and the New Nollywood (represented by Stanlee Ohikhuare). Lancelot produced and directed the movie while Stanlee was responsible for the Cinematography and Lighting design.
 
STANLEE OHIKHUARE’S FILMOGRAPHY 

DIRECTING & CINEMATOGRAPHY (18 Titles)
LIFESPAN THE MOVIE                         - 2006
HEAVY BEAUTY                                   - 2012
LOOP                                                    - 2012
THE DEADWOOD                                 - 2012
TUNNEL                                               - 2013
STING                                                  - 2013
OBLIVIOUS                                          -2013
KPIANS THE FEAST OF SOULS         - 2013
KPIANS PREMONITION                      - 2013
LIGHT SOURCE                                  -2013
COMMON MAN                                    -2014
HORN FREE DAY                                -2014
VERDICT                                             -2014
STUPID MOVIE                                   -2015
AMIABLE                                             -2015
RETROSPECT                                     -2015
RECOURSE                                         -2015
PAYBACK                                           -2015


CINEMATOGRAPHY ALONE (2 Titles)
ENTREAT                                            - 2015
ATM                                                     -2016

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Contact details:

Website:                  http://www.stanleeohikhuare.com

E-mails:                  stanlee@stanleeohikhuare.com     stanlee@mightyjotstudios.com

Twitter Handle:       @stanleedirector

YouTube:               stanleeohikhuare

Face book:             stanleeohikhuare

 
IMDB:                    http://www.imdb.me/stanleedirector

Stanlee Ohikhuare's KPIANS gets selected for screening at the 2016 PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL this February, in Los Angeles.

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Story production requirement should not exceed Three Actors and Two Interior Locations. Exterior locations can be up to three.
Trainees who are able to come up with compelling screenplays for their stories will receive varying levels of production support depending on their needs.
Every project that is successfully completed to high production standards will guarantee the trainee of a 10% refund of fees paid.
Finished productions will be submitted by the Facilitator (Stanlee Ohikhuare) for qualifying film festivals, awards and screenings; both locally and Internationally.
The MOST OUTSTANDING STUDENT goes home with either a DSLR Camera or lighting gear - depending on the number of people who are eventually registered. 

 
BACKGROUND

Stanley (Stanlee) Aideloje Ohikhuare hails from Ivbiodohen – Okpuje in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria.
A graduate of the University of Benin from where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts specializing in painting, he also has a National Diploma in General Arts from Yaba College of Technology, Lagos. He is an extraordinary Painter, Sculptor, Graphic Artist and Illustrator.
He adopted the signature “stanlee” as a painter in his University days and has stuck to it ever since.

 Today, Stanlee runs a Creative Consultancy and Production Company called Mighty Jot Studios / M-JOT Studios FV as a Producer, Writer, Director and Cinematographer.

Stanlee is a self - taught 3D animator, Graphic Artist, Video Editor, Visual effects creator and Stunts Director. He is a SURREALIST and his works exude audacious fantasy with a measurable degree of artistic juxtaposition.
He has often been referred to as an “AUTEUR” because of his unique approach to film making in which he exudes a  peculiar signature in style and technicality that is immediately noticeable in all his productions; irrespective of the genre.
He is a photography enthusiast and an ardent lover of great cinematography. As a Director, he loves being behind the Camera to ensure that there is visual fidelity in his productions.
  
PROFESSIONAL MILESTONES IN FILM MAKING:

Stanlee’s first movie was a feature length 3d animated movie titled  “LIFESPAN” which he embarked on in 2005. It was his directorial debut as well as his first venture as Producer/ Executive Producer.

His first Live Action Movie however, was “HEAVY BEAUTY” – in collaboration with Grace Edwin – Okon and Gbemiga Oladele in the year 2012.

Stanlee’s first ever movie Award came with his first short movie “LOOP” which was hugely acclaimed by the organizers of the IN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL. LOOP had five nominations and won one award; THE AWARD FOR BEST AUDIO.
In 2014, OBLIVIOUS - a short film shot, directed and edited by Stanlee Ohikhuare was publicly screened, and was up for seven nominations at the AFRICA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (AFRIFF). It was also screened at the EKO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL the same year.

Also in 2014, Stanlee’s thriller “STING” was opening film at the ZIMBABWE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (ZIFF).  STING was subsequently screened again at the EKO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.
That same year, Stanlee’s movies KPIANS PREMONITION was nominated in the BEST ONLINE NEW MEDIA CATEGORY of the AMVCA.

The DEADWOOD was also nominated in the BEST SHORT MOVIE and BEST DOCUMENTARY Categories of the same awards.
THE DEADWOOD went ahead to win the BEST DOCUMENTARY AWARD Category of 2014 AFRICA MAGIC VIEWERS CHOICE AWARDS (AMVCA)

So far, in three years, seven of Stanlee’s works have received sixteen nominations, and three awards at the AMVCA – an Award Ceremony he keenly looks forward to every year.

Impressed with the acceptance and appreciation shown towards THE DEADWOOD, Stanlee was inspired to look deeply into making films with essence and strong social messages; so he created a movie prototype which he refers to a “CONSCIENCE FILMS”

Stanlee’s first Conscience Film (VERDICT) earned him the BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER AWARD at the 2015 AMVCA.
OBLIVIOUS also won in the BEST SHORT MOVIE AWARD Category of the Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA). OBLIVIOUS also won an AWARD OF MERIT at the 2015 CANADA SHORTS – Canadian & International Short Film Fest.

Stanlee’s “VERDICT” got two nominations at the 2015 edition of the NEA – (Nigeria Entertainment Awards) in September 2015. It was also screened at the SPEAK UP FILM FESTIVAL in Australia,
the LULIPITAN FILM FESTIVAL in the U.S.A and the EKO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL in Lagos – Nigeria.
VERDICT also got a slot at the ABUJA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL where it was nominated in the “OUTSTANDING SHORT FILM” Awards category.

On the international scene, Stanlee’s two movies – KPIANS (the feast of Souls) and VERDICT won two awards in May 2015. KPIANS won an AWARD OF MERIT (Feature Film) while VERDICT won AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (Social Justice & Liberation) at the 2015 Indie FEST Awards in the U.S.A.

KPIANS the feast of souls- which referred to as a rejuvenation of the appreciation of horror film genre in Africa was selected for the LOS ANGELES CINE FEST 2015.

 KPIANS also made it to the LOS ANGELES HORROR COMPETITION where it got two nominations in the BEST FEATURE FILM & BEST VISUAL EFFECTS Awards Category.

KPIANS also made the official selection list of the HOLLYWOOD FILM COMPETITION, the BUENOS AIRES ROJO SANGRE Film Festival in Argentina, the I-FILMMAKER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Marbella – Spain and the AFRICA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (AFRIFF) 2015.

Stanlee’s RETROSPECT (whispers) was drafted as one of the movies to be screened with other titles that make up the official selection of the “ANTI HERO FILM FESTIVAL” in the U.S.A in June 2015. It is also an official selection at the INTERNATIONAL PEACE & FILM FESTIVAL, Orlando FL. in November 2015.
RETROSPECT was nominated in the BEST SHORT FILM category of the BON (Best of Nollywood) Awards, 2015.

Stanlee’s “Conscience Film” COMMON MAN has won several awards in the U.S.A – The MERIT AWARD OF AWARENESS at the AWARENESS FILM FESTIVAL and an ACCOLADE AWARD OF RECOGNITION (Liberation / Social Justice / Protest) at the ACCOLADE GLOBAL FILM COMPETITION, U.S.A.

The movie has also won an INTERNATIONAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE at the INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR PEACE, INSPIRATION & EQUALITY (IFFPIE) Jakarta, Indonesia.

The same festival honored Stanlee with the FILM MAKER OF INSPIRATION AWARD for the excellent work done with the movie – COMMON MAN.

COMMON MAN also screened at the ROMA CINEMA DOC in Italy, and the COLRTAPE FILM FESTIVAL, Australia.
COMMON MAN was also selected for the INTERNATIONAL PEACE & FILM FESTIVAL USA and won the ESSENCE AWARD, It was also selected for the EQUALITY FILM FESTIVAL – USA, INNOVATIVE FILM FESTIVAL – USA, the HOLLYWOOD FILM COMPETITION – USA, the SARMAT INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, the ABUJA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Nigeria where it was nominated as “OUTSTANDING FILM IN DOCUMENTARTY” as well as the AFRICA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – AFRIFF.
COMMON MAN was also nominated in the BEST VISUAL EFFECTS CATEGORY of the BON (Best of Nollywood) Awards.

The movie (COMMON MAN) also made the official selection list and is up for nominations at the PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL – Melbourne, Australia.

Stanlee’s Africa Magic Original “Blockbuster” and first ever love story “AMIABLE” was premiered by M-net / Africa Magic on the 28th of August 2015 and was aired for the first time on the 13th of September 2015.

Stanlee’s new Action Comedy titled “STUPID MOVIE” is set to redefine Comedy films in Nigeria.

Stanlee’s impromptu short film and first ever Comedy “HORN FREE DAY” was selected among the 25 films to be screened at the 5th LIGHTS CAMERA AFRICA FILM FESTIVAL 2015.

In the 2015 edition of the GIAMA AWARDS, Stanlee’s movies held sway with 14 nominations in all.
KPIANS the feast of souls got four nominations in the categories of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY, BEST SOUND, BEST EDIT and BEST MAKE UP / COSTUME.

HORN FREE DAY got four nominations in the categories of BEST FILM – COMEDY, BEST COMEDIC ACT, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY and BEST SHORT FILM.

VERDICT got three nominations in the categories of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY, BEST EDITING and BEST SHORT FILM
STING was nominated for BEST SCREENPLAY, BEST NEW ACTOR and BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE.

Eventually, KPIANS – the feast of souls won the AWARD FOR BEST SOUND, Stanlee’s “VERDICT” won the AWARD FOR BEST SHORT MOVIE while STING clinched the AWARD FOR BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE at the 2015 GIAMA AWARDS held in the USA.

In the 2015 edition of the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF), Stanlee Ohikhuare got Four of his movies selected for screening namely; KPIANS – the feast of souls, COMMON MAN, VERDICT and HORN FREE DAY.
The screening of KPIANS at AFRIFF marked the first official public screening of the movie in Nigeria.
In the 2016 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Stanlee Ohikhuare bagged five nominations. KPIANS – the feast of souls got one nomination for BEST LIGHTING DESIGN while COMMON MAN got four nominations in the categories of BEST MOVIE WEST AFRICA, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER, BEST ART DIRECTOR and BEST LIGHTING DESIGN.

KPIANS the feast of souls also made the Official Selection list of the 2016 PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL to be held in Los Angeles.
It has also been selected for screening at the maiden edition of the CAMEROON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, CAMIFF.

OBLIVIOUS also made the selection list for the 2016 CAMEROON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL taking place in April 2016 in Cameroon.
Stanlee’s first Award in the year 2016 however, is THE INDIEFEST HUMANITARIRAN AWARDS HONORS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT and the award is in favor of Stanlee’s Conscience Film, “VERDICT” starring Zainab Balogun.
 
With a fast soaring profile, Stanlee Ohikhuare has drawn massive attention in the Nigerian Entertainment Industry where his works are always keenly received by movie enthusiasts. He is also gradually penetrating the sacred places of global film making via International festival appearances and the showcase of his numerous works in numerous countries for which he has also been recognized and honored with several awards.
In the space of Eleven years as a Film Maker, Stanlee Aideloje Ohikhuare has not just been prolific; he has also made film making inventions. He invented a novel film making style which he phrased “BABEL LINGUAE” – an approach to film making that completely breaks the barrier of language by emphasizing on excellent script interpretation, convincing acting and unification process for universal understanding via subtitling. In the near future, this will be the signature style of all the Film Maker’s movies since he intends to work with actors from across the globe irrespective of the language they speak.
Stanlee lives and works in Lagos, Nigeria and is happily married with two sons and two daughters.
Stanlee’s long term goals include making history by inventing something that will endure as far as film making is concerned, as well as seeing his works being selected in the BEST FOREIGN FILM category of the Oscars and eventually winning the coveted Award for his country, Nigeria.
In 2016, Stanlee’s focus is on reinforcing his style and subjective perception on film making. He is also poised to defy whatever has been tagged “impossible”
His first movie for 2016 was collaboration with Lancelot Imasuen in the latter’s Comedy Movie titled ATM. It was in fulfillment of Lancelot Imasuen’s desire to blur out the line of divide between the so-called Old Nollywood (represented by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen) and the New Nollywood (represented by Stanlee Ohikhuare). Lancelot produced and directed the movie while Stanlee was responsible for the Cinematography and Lighting design.
 
STANLEE OHIKHUARE’S FILMOGRAPHY 

DIRECTING & CINEMATOGRAPHY (18 Titles)
LIFESPAN THE MOVIE                         - 2006
HEAVY BEAUTY                                   - 2012
LOOP                                                    - 2012
THE DEADWOOD                                 - 2012
TUNNEL                                               - 2013
STING                                                  - 2013
OBLIVIOUS                                          -2013
KPIANS THE FEAST OF SOULS         - 2013
KPIANS PREMONITION                      - 2013
LIGHT SOURCE                                  -2013
COMMON MAN                                    -2014
HORN FREE DAY                                -2014
VERDICT                                             -2014
STUPID MOVIE                                   -2015
AMIABLE                                             -2015
RETROSPECT                                     -2015
RECOURSE                                         -2015
PAYBACK                                           -2015


CINEMATOGRAPHY ALONE (2 Titles)
ENTREAT                                            - 2015
ATM                                                     -2016

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Contact details:

Website:                  http://www.stanleeohikhuare.com

E-mails:                  stanlee@stanleeohikhuare.com     stanlee@mightyjotstudios.com

Twitter Handle:       @stanleedirector

YouTube:               stanleeohikhuare

Face book:             stanleeohikhuare

 
IMDB:                    http://www.imdb.me/stanleedirector
 
 

Two of Stanlee Ohikhuare's movies recently won Awards of Excellence and Merit at the Indiefest Film Awards in the U.S.A. Stanlee's yet to be released 2013 Horror Movie - 'KPIANS THE FEAST OF SOULS" won an Award of Merit (Feature Film) While his multiple nominated and Best Cinematography Award Winning Movie - VERDICT, won an Award of Excellence (Social Justice, Liberation / Protest! 

In both categories of the Awards, Stanlee Ohikhuare's Movies were the only movies to represent the African Continent and they made Africa proud by winning two prestigious Awards!