Filmmaker tunde kelani brings nigerian literature to life. Kelani is quite known as a father figure to afolayan. The tunde kelaniinspired mainframe film and media institute graduated its first set of students last weekend at abeokuta, ogun state. Tunde kelani, founded mainframe productions in 1992 to promote the nigerian culture and beliefs through quality movies.
Beginning her career in 1994, she has excelled in writing and producing. Spotlight on tunde kelani nollywoods most revered film. Tunde kelani filmmaker mainframe productions linkedin. Jamiu shoyode, former production manager to renowned film maker tunde kelani, has gone solo with a movie he completely produced and financed, premium times is reporting. An intimidating resume, a litany of national and international recognition, a creative oeuvre bursting at the seams and, when you throw in a humble disposition in spite of age and achievements. I felt too short to be a sportsman kelani punch newspapers. Nigerian cinematic genius, tunde kelani, has been getting encomiums as he turns 70.
Tk grew up in the town of abeokuta home to two other legends. The significance of professional training cannot be overstretched, especially in. Then he traveled to london where he attended the london film school for a 2year course on the arts and techniques of film making. Tunde kelani holds a diploma in the art and technique of filmmaking from the london international film school, london. A filmmaker, storyteller, photographer and producer, tk, as he is fondly called is highly skilled and proficient. Jun, 2016 legendary film maker, tunde kelani of mainframe film production has established a training institute for those who seek knowledge in film making and media. In a career spanning more than four decades, tk specialises in producing movies that promote nigerias. Buhari congratulates ace movie producer, tunde kelani, at 70. Alagba kelani is to facilitate the teaching and coordination of short courses designed to enhance the entrepreneurial skills and knowledge of film making to students of the university. Living legend, awardwinning filmmaker and storyteller tunde kelanis a. The university has appointed alagba tunde kelani, as a visiting fellow in its centre for entrepreneurial studies cents.
Some of the 16mm feature films he worked on include. Kelani, whose exploits in the film industry have earned him international recognition, is a. Legendary filmmaker tunde kelani opens a training institute. Tunde kelani movie director gushes about film school legacy.
Tunde kelani at the mainframe film and media institute nigerian movie director, tunde kelani, has expressed satisfaction over his accomplishment, having discovered a. Salary, married, wedding, spouse, family tunde kelani born february 26, 1948 popularly known as tk is a nigerian filmmaker, storyteller, director, photographer, cinematographer and producer. Tunde kelani has also worked on many feature films produced in nigeria in his capacity as a cinematographer. As a director of numerous blockbusters in indigenous nigerian languages, tk, whose career spans over four decades, has been lauded for efforts to promote nigeria. Critics in the creative industry had alleged the creation of bad blood between the two film heavyweights as a result of this. Jan 14, 2020 then he traveled to london where he attended the london film school for a 2year course on the arts and techniques of film making. President muhammadu buhari on tuesday joined the media and entertainment industry in congratulating renowned movie producer, filmmaker and photographer, tunde kelani, on. Tunde kelani has 589 photos and videos on their instagram profile. After many years in the nigerian film industry as a cinematographer, he now manages mainframe. Tunde kelani director profile on nollywood boulevard.
Spotlight on tunde kelani nollywoods most revered film maker. Sep 04, 2018 na for london film school for obodo oyinbo im collect professional training for camera wey im bring back come nigeria. Tunde kelani institutes legacy with film school pleasures. Ikarahun is a short film by the pioneering students of mainframe film and media institute mfmi under the supervision of seasoned facilitators including tunde kelani. Admission welcome to mfmi, a top film school in nigeria. Image getty images image example tunde kelani alias tk. Tunde kelani at the mainframe film and media institute nigerian movie director, tunde kelani, has expressed satisfaction over his accomplishment, having discovered a film training school called. At 68, tunde kelani, is one of nigerias foremost cinematographer. A film industry veteran with sixteen features to his name, kelanis work is informed by the richness of nigerias traditions, literature and theatre, as well as his background as a photographer and bbc tv correspondent. Aug 07, 2016 tunde kelani holds a diploma in the art and technique of filmmaking from the london international film school, london. Tunde kelani associate, investment team republic linkedin. Filmmaker, tunde kelani is working on a new movie dazzling mirage.
Oct 25, 2019 the university has appointed alagba tunde kelani, as a visiting fellow in its centre for entrepreneurial studies cents. Kelanis film institute graduates first set the guardian. He talks about his career, children, life, challenges in this interview. He is a multi award winning film maker, writer, photographer, director, storyteller, cinematographer and producer. Jul 20, 2019 cuts in well, messi is messi and i am tunde kelani. Tunde kelani protege debuts own film, screening for september. His films are about the cultural traditions of the people of yoruba and how these traditions are threatened. Jan 19, 2014 tunde kelani holds a diploma in the art and technique of filmmaking from the london international film school, london. Tunde kelani popularly known as tk was born on february 26th, 1948 in lagos state, nigeria. President muhammadu buhari on tuesday joined the media and entertainment industry in congratulating renowned movie producer, filmmaker and photographer, tunde kelani, on his 70th birthday. With tunde kelani as main force and mentor behind this training and production initiative, it is certainly going to be a major actor in the nigerian audiovisual scene to reckon with in the next year. The significance of professional training cannot be overstretched, especially in the film industry. Jamiu, on leaving tunde kelani, had gone on to be a team lead on afolayans picture, the ceo, which was being produced at the time. Alagba kelani is to facilitate the teaching and coordination of short courses designed to enhance the entrepreneurial skills and knowledge of filmmaking to students of the university.
Tunde kelani top 5 nollywood films of the cinematic genius. Jul, 2016 the tunde kelani inspired mainframe film and media institute graduated its first set of students last weekend at abeokuta, ogun state. But generally, i really enjoyed it, its a healthy living, today, i am still on my feet. View tunde kelanis profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
Buhari congratulates ace movie producer, tunde kelani, at. In 1990, kelani was an assistant director and an actor in an american drama film, mister johnson, shot in. This akwaibomborn movie producer is one of the most respected people in nollywood. Tunde kelani returned to nigeria after locking down his london film school diploma and coproduced his first movie, the dilemma of reverend father michael with adebayo faleti, also a nollywood icon and the first ever yoruba news anchor in nigeria. In the world of film makers, legendary tunde kelani of the mainframe film production is one of the most respected in that field. Tunde kelani born 26 february 1948, popularly known as tk, is a nigerian filmmaker, storyteller, director, photographer, cinematographer and producer. Na for london film school for obodo oyinbo im collect professional training for camera wey im bring back come nigeria. Ikarahun a short film by fsb 01 students of mainframe. Tunde kelani is not your average nollywood director. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover tundes. He attended the okeona primary school in ikija, abeokuta and had his secondary school education at abeokuta grammar school. Mainframe movies, his film company, produces highquality movies which are educational and culturally relevant to. You are welcome to apply even if you are yet to make films but have the discipline and passion to.
In an interview with premium times, shoyode disclosed that the movie is about child neglect, a major form of abuse that advocates and families often overlook in this part of. Cuts in well, messi is messi and i am tunde kelani. Why yinka edward film life resemble tunde kelani own. Kelani, whose exploits in the film industry have earned him international recognition, is a highly skilled and. Legendary film maker, tunde kelani of mainframe film production has established a training institute for those who seek knowledge in film making and media. While tunde kelani was growing up with his grandparents in abeokuta, he was exposed to a lot of yoruba cultures that influenced his love. Hence, seeing that there is so much he could offer the industry, he saw a need to establish an institution, where those who seek knowledge in film making and media can get one and follow in his footsteps. Tunde kelani holds a diploma in the art and technique of filmmaking from the london international film school. Tunde kelani movie director gushes about film school. Piracy almost ruined metunde kelani punch newspapers. Five questions for tunde kelani living legend, awardwinning filmmaker and storyteller tunde kelanis a. I have never attended a university, tunde kelani special. Tunde kelani biography, net worth, age, family, contact.
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