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Oliver
always found the concept of film an interesting one. The freedom of being
able to tell one's own stories through stage and film encouraged him to
delve into filmmaking. To supplement his creativity in this regard, he
attended the Hollywood Film Institute and obtained a certificate as a
Feature Film Producer. He also has a certificate as an Independent
Filmmaker. Oliver has been involved in the production of several stage,
theater, and film projects both as an individual and under the umbrella of
a partnership or organization. He is the Producer/coordinator of African
Theater USA (ATUSA), an African theater troupe that has produced several
African theater outings in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, etc. He is
the president of “African Film Company Inc.” the emerging film
production company involved with the making of the films – THIS AMERICA
(written by Oliver Mbamara himself), and STRANGER'S NEST.
Oliver
is also a Director of Photography. He worked as DP in the upcoming film
-STRANGER'S NEST.
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Oliver
is the director of the action packed historical adventure feature film - SLAVE
WARRIOR, which he wrote and produced. He was also the stunt
coordinator and fight choreographer of the film. A few of
Oliver's other performances as a director include the following:
(1) Lagos Comedy Group, ( Director and performer)
(2) Wedlock of The Gods by Zulu Sofola, Odenigbo Theater, (Director
& lead role),
(3) Flame of Love, The Spark of God, Director
(4) New York Theater Sketches, Director
(5) This America, a feature film
(Assistant Director & Lead
Actor)
Oliver was the Assistant Director of the
feature film
-THIS
AMERICA which he wrote
and also played the lead role. He
is also the writer and director of another epic feature film - SLAVE
WARRIOR.
MORE
OF OLIVER's DIRECTING
Some
of
Oliver's
Recent Films
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Artist
Promotion:
Oliver
is also a co-founder of
“United
African Artists Incorporated,”
a
not-for-profit organization based in
New York
with the objectives of
promoting
African Artists,
talents,
and the production
of African
Theater
ventures
including
African
dances,
theater,
and films at
home
and abroad.
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