Linguistic Artistry in Screenwriting: Elevating Local Language in Film – In Conversation With Kọ́lá Túbọ̀sún

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...

Blood Vessel’s Musa Jeffery David is Scripting His Way into the Upper Echelons of the Nigerian Film Industry – Behind The Screen

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...

New Year’s Resolutions for Screenwriters and Other Creatives

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...

Screenwriting in Nollywood: The Screenwriters behind some of your favourite Nigerian movies and TV shows in 2023

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...

Albantsho Suite Emerges to Ignite African Storytelling

by Talius | Nov 27, 2023 | Albantsho, Filmmaking, Screenwriting

We at Albantsho are excited to launch something groundbreaking for African storytelling today. Introducing the Albantsho Suite – a tool as compelling in its creation as the stories it aims to help tell. In the heart of Lagos, Nigeria, the Albantsho Suite emerges...

AMVCA Best Screenplay Winners and Nominees Through the Years [Up Till 2024]

by Talius | Nov 17, 2023 | Screenwriting

Lights. Camera. AMVCA! The African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has been a prestigious platform that celebrates outstanding contributions to the African film industry. Among its various categories, the AMVCA Best Screenplay award stands out as a...