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Biodun Stephen, film director, producer and writer, specialises in family and romantic drama, and she is doing an amazing job of it. With over 20 movies to her credit, Ms Stephen has established herself as a major force to reckon with in Nollywood, the Nigerian, nay Africa’s sprawling industry.
‘Breaded Life’, one of her most recent directorial works starring Bimbo Ademoye and Timini Egbuson, charted globally on Netflix, while her hilarious one-scene comedy, ‘Progressive Tailors Club’ streams on Amazon Prime.
A graduate of Nigeria’s Obafemi Awolowo University, Ms Stephen originally wanted a career in acting but opted for filmmaking after unsuccessful attempts and went to the London Film School to hone her skills.
Her first production venture in 2014, was ‘The Visit’ starring Nṣe Ikpe Etim and Blossom Chukuwmerieje, which instantly earned her two AMVCA nominations.
In 2017, she consolidated her accolades with another chartbuster, ‘Picture Perfect. Starring Bolanle Ninalowo and Mary Njoku, Earning five nominations, the movie also became a flagship on Sky Channel’s ROK TV.
In addition to ‘Breaded Life’, she also wrote, directed and produced ‘Ehi’s Bitters’, ‘JOBA’ and Miz Behaviour.
As a Nollywood filmmaker, Ms Stephen knows how to keep her audiovisual narratives simple and enchanting. She adequately employs the filmic elements to tell a story that always comes through genuinely and with utmost conviction.
ScreenNolly invites you to spend a weekend on Amazon Prime Video with this filmmaker of immense creative visions whose drive and consistent innovations continue to set her apart in Nollywood.
Progressive Tailors Club
Stephens directs this hilarious one-scene drama featuring a roll call of a star cast that includes Femi Adebayo, Jaiye Kuti, Uzor Arukwe, Rachel Oniga, Lateef Alademeji and Bolaji Ogunmola, amongst others.
JOBA
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| Starring Blossom Chukwujekwu and Enado Odigie, JOBA is an engaging drama based on belief and faith. |
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| A family drama about five siblings tells who had to be either deceived or dragged back home to mark the five-year remembrance of their mum. starring Bisola Aiyeola, Timini Egbuson, Ronke Odusanya, Femi Jacobs, and Kunle Remi |
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| A comedy-drama about true friendship starring Blessing Obasi, Bimbo Ademoye and Bola Ogunmola |
met with BiodunStephen at the PalmsMall Premiere and subsequent Ikeja screenings of PicturePerfect in 2017. This hardworking creative lady is an inspiration as she now combines producing, writing, directing and acting with PR and marketing. She has since been No.1 on our boxoffice list.
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