It was less expensive shooting ‘One Night Guests’ in Nigeria – Peter Sedufia
Ghanaian movie maker, Peter Sedufia has disclosed that it value him much less when he shot and produced his yet-to-be-released film, ‘One Night Guests’, in Nigeria.
Citing as the explanation he determined to maneuver the manufacturing of his film to Nigeria, Peter instructed Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z that his choice was purely on enterprise foundation.
“Going to Nigeria is only a enterprise choice as a result of discovering traders in Ghana was fairly a busy one. People know your numbers, they know what you are able to do however the skepticism continues to be there. But you meet a Nigerian enterprise particular person and they’re like ‘oh we prefer it, we’re gonna provide you with cash.’ And they are saying that in the event that they provide the cash it is advisable do it the place the numbers are.
Of course it’s a ardour challenge however it’s not a charity job. It is a enterprise choice we took. So we determined to go to Nigeria. After all, it was only one location factor and so there isn’t any hurt in [doing it],” he instructed Kwame Dadzie.
Touching on the price of manufacturing in Nigeria, Peter highlighted the gaping hole between prices of hiring tools in Ghana and Nigeria.
“It was inexpensive making the movie there, truly. I acquired among the tools I utilized in Nigeria for about $60-$65 a day, for the digicam, whereas if it was Ghana somebody can be charging me about $500-$700 a day,” he famous.
‘One Night Guests’ is a suspenseful drama that explores the intricacies of human relationships and the surprising twists of destiny that may change lives right away.
The film options actors from each Nigeria and Ghana, corresponding to Chidi Mokeme, Ini Edo, Yvonne Okoro, Majid Michel, Warri Pikin, Roselyn Ngissah, James Gardiner, Lasisi Elenu, Akah Nnani, amongst others.
One Night Guests can be concurrently premiered in Nigeria and Ghana on Christmas Day, 2024, with screenings in cinemas throughout each international locations. This twin premiere is about to be a serious occasion, celebrating the unity and cultural trade between the 2 nations.
One Night Guests is directed by Peter Sedufia and produced by OldFilm Productions (Ghana), Sozo Films (Nigeria), and Gravel Road Studios (South Africa).
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