Obi Emelonye (born 24 March 1967) is a Nigerian film director. He is known for directing award-winning films such as Last Flight to Abuja (2012), The Mirror Boy (2011), and Onye Ozi (2013).
In 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic, which shut down businesses globally, Obi Emelonye became the first film director to make a movie via Zoom, by working remotely with cast members in London and Lagos. The movie, Heart 2 Heart, received critical acclaim from major media outlets all over the world.
In December 2022, Obi Emelonye was presented with the British Urban Film Festival honorary award by producer/director Don Omope for a 20+ year outstanding contribution to cinema at a ceremony in London.
Education He is a member of the UK Directors Guild as well as the British Film Institute (BFI).
Filmography Black Mail - 2022 Badamasi - 2021 Crazy Lovely, Cool - 2018 The Calabash (featuring Princess Halliday, Collete Nwadike, Alex Nwokedi, Bayray McNwizu, Lisa Omorodion, Enyinna Nwigwe, Uru Eke, Chris Okagbue) - 2015 Thy Will Be Done - 2015 Onye Ozi (The Messenger) - 2013 Oxford Gardens- 2013 Last Flight to Abuja - 2012 The Mirror Boy - 2011 The London Successor - 2006 Lucky Joe - 2006 Echoes of War - 2004 Money Miss Road
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryResultRef2021Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Film by an African Living Abroad2021Changing Face International FestivalBest Trailer Award2023Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Director
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