Top Nigerian films and music star came together Tuesday in honour of filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan at the press screening of his latest film, Mokalik, hosted by Canon at the Filmhouse theatre, Twin-Waters, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The singer, Simi making her first film appearance with Mokalik, Femi Adebayo, Charles Okocha, Faithia Williams, Lateef Oladimeji, Wale Akorede (Okunu), Ayo Ogunshina (Papa Lolo) and Dayo Akinpelu (Alabi Yellow) were some of those who graced the occasion which also had Lagos Commissioner for Tourism, Steve Ayorinde in attendance.
This Afolayan’s interpretation of an intriguing story of love and ambition which situates life’s happenstances in a typical Nigerian mechanic workshop is shot on Shot on Canon EOS C300 Mark II, with a range of Canon Cine lenses. It stars awards-winning singer, Simi, alongside other prominent actors like Femi Adebayo, Charles Okocha, Faithia Williams, Lateef Oladimeji, and comic actors like Wale Akorede (Okunu), Ayo Ogunshina (Papa Lolo) and Dayo Akinpelu (Alabi Yellow). And got support from Canon Central and North Africa, which prides itself as leader in imaging solutions.
Mokalik follows the career of an 11-year-old boy, Jaiye, from the middle-class suburbs who spends the day as a lowly apprentice at a mechanic workshop in order to view life from the other side of the tracks… When his father arrives to take him home, Jaiye has to make up his mind if he wants to return to school… or take on his apprenticeship full time.
Speaking, Afolayan described Mokalik as “an ambitious film project that tells a story which is unique and relevant to our society. It beautifully highlights diversity while distinctively addressing the issues around choice. Creating this movie has been an amazing experience and Canon made the experience even better with their support. The Canon EOS C300 Mark II – Stunning 4K quality and versatility allowed me as a producer to experience creative vision in stunning cinematic details and provides footage suitable for extensive post-production work. The EOS C300 Mark II with canon cine lenses range also helped the team to technically get one step ahead and create a world-class movie which promises to break boundaries.”
Amine Djouahra, Senior Sales & Marketing Manager – B2C, Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) said that his organisation constantly seeks “to connect with the filmmaking community, especially Nollywood as it allows us to become a part of one of the largest film industries globally. The technical brilliance witnessed in this movie, is testament to Canon’s pioneering vision in the realm of serious cinema production, we are glad to be a part of this bold new technology that helps to make amazing projects like the MOKALIK possible.”
Canon also introduced its video competition for cinematographers in Nigeria under the Campaign #MYNAIJAMYCANON, which is part of organisation’s efforts at enabling cinematography talent in Africa.
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