by Talius | Feb 13, 2024 | In Conversation With
In the vibrant world of African cinema, Oge Obasi stands as a luminary, championing stories that resonate deeply with cultural roots. With notable productions like “Juju Stories” and the Sundance-award-winning “Mami Wata,” Oge brings a...
by Talius | Feb 6, 2024 | ScriptLive
Welcome back to ScriptLive, where the magic of storytelling comes alive! As we kick off the first edition of 2024, I’m excited to introduce you to the script for Knuckle City. Dive into the captivating narrative crafted by the talented Jahmil Qubeka and join us...
by Talius | Feb 5, 2024 | Behind The Screen, Screenwriting
Behind The Screen is an Albantsho series that provides a glimpse into the lives, experiences, and stories of screenwriters and storytellers in Nigeria’s vibrant film and creative industry. One moment, you’re an aspiring writer aiming to break into...
by Talius | Feb 1, 2024 | Creative Writing, Creativity, In Conversation With
In the latest episode of In Conversation With…, we embarked on a fascinating journey with Kọ́lá Túbọ̀sún, a Nigerian linguist, writer, translator, scholar, and cultural activist. The spotlight of this engaging dialogue was on “Linguistic Artistry in...
by Albantsho Limited | Jan 26, 2024 | Filmmaking
The growth of African cinema over the years has been nothing short of extraordinary. From the early days of stage play adaptations like Kongi’s Harvest (1971) to my childhood curiosity sparked by The Gods Are Not To Blame, where the term ‘moving...
by Talius | Jan 22, 2024 | Behind The Screen, Screenwriting
Behind The Screen is an Albantsho series that provides a glimpse into the lives, experiences, and stories of screenwriters and storytellers in Nigeria’s vibrant film and creative industry. Musa Jeffery David is an enigma, and in the course of putting...
by Talius | Jan 13, 2024 | Albantsho, Creative Writing, Filmmaking, Screenwriting
What does New Year’s Resolutions for Screenwriters look like? According to DriveResearch, only 9% of adults keep their resolutions all year long. Of the 91% who don’t make it all the way, 23% quit the first week of the year. These interesting stats are...
by Talius | Jan 12, 2024 | Albantsho
2023 was an incredible year at Albantsho. To describe it in one word, I’d say rollercoaster. We had our ups and downs like any other entity, and we embrace each moment with gratitude, recognizing that they’ve contributed to our growth and resilience. As we stand...
by Talius | Dec 4, 2023 | Screenwriting, Script SOS
Making a movie is like building a pyramid. Before the world sees the grandeur on the red carpet premiere, countless hands and minds have labored tirelessly behind the scenes to bring the idea to life. It takes a village and, more often than not, this journey of a...
by Talius | Nov 30, 2023 | Filmmaking, In Conversation With
When asked about the choice of a blurry photo for the promotional cover for this episode of Albantsho’s In Conversation With…, Sasha Zemee (Nosazemen Agbontaen) responded by saying that unconventional choice best reflected her stance on self-expression. This is the...