Following a successful outing with his first produced movie,
‘Brother Jekwu’, Nollywood actor Mike Ezuruonye is set to collaborate with
Polish stars for another, ‘Creek Heart.’
Ezuruonye who was recently in Poland where he was
interviewed by popular polish TV channel, TVP2, on a distribution deal for his
movies in European cinemas.
As part of the collaboration, an European production crew of
about 14 which is noted for top-rated movies and series, including the ‘Borat
and Vikings’ will collaborate with some Nigerians regarding technical know-how.
“I am excited about this collaboration with Poland and I am
confident that this is only the beginning of a profitable collaboration with
them,” said Ezuruonye while speaking about his visit to Poland and his new
project.
“I am equally excited about this distribution deal. The
movie will be distributed all across Europe. This is huge, not just for me but
for the industry as a whole. Our works are getting increasingly recognised
outside of our shores and it is exactly the kind of thing we need.”
Ezuruonye’s ‘Brother Jekwu’ is a comedy in collaboration
with Kenyan stars, which showcased each country’s role and uniqueness in
African storytelling.
The actor turned filmmaker had received two nominations for
Best Actor in a Supporting Role and Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Africa
Movie Academy Awards in 2008, and 2009. He was nominated for Best Actor in
Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2015. He was also recently nominated for
the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) as Best Actor in a Drama
(TV/Series) for his role in ‘Breathless’.
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