The Major - A Nigerian Civil War Short Film (2023)

A captivating 16-minute short film that delves deep into the Nigerian Civil war experience. Join us on this cinematic journey that explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the enduring quest for peace amidst political and ethnic turmoil. A 2023 Award wining Nollywood short movie about the bonds of brotherhood in diversity.

Synopsis:
In the 1966 post-coup Nigeria, Lieutenant Danjuma faces accusations of treason, leading to a perilous journey of loyalty, escape, and the harrowing impact of political and ethnic conflicts. Watch as our characters navigate a world torn apart, seeking hope in the face of adversity.

Directed by Chukwuka ChukySmiles Ndife, "The Major" is a testament to the power of storytelling and the magic of filmmaking. We invite you to enjoy this thought-provoking narrative and share your insights in the comments below.

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Technical information:
- Shot on BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k and 6k (BMPCC4K & BMPCC6K)
- Lenses used: Rokinon 35mm and Sigma 18-35mm
- Edited with Adobe premiere pro
- Color grading in Blackmagic Davinci Resolve

A bmpcc 4k 6k short film

Foley Sound and Music Credits:
All foley sound and music were mostly sourced from freesound.org
- The-Sacha-Rush https://freesound.org/s/403239/
- Roscoetoon https://freesound.org/s/26831/
- Newlocknew https://freesound.org/s/654525/
- Zagi2 https://freesound.org/s/405513/
- Soundflakes https://freesound.org/s/413732/
- Hanstimm https://freesound.org/s/68475/
- Noisecollector https://freesound.org/s/57032/
- graham_makes https://freesound.org/s/449202/
- soundholder https://freesound.org/s/425859/
- Soonus https://freesound.org/s/388275/
- 380934__boredtoinsanity__water
- Gombar_Bendeguz https://freesound.org/s/583740/
- captainvince https://freesound.org/s/223567/
- InspectorJ https://freesound.org/s/485076/
- EFlexMusic https://freesound.org/s/393671/
- Blimp66 https://freesound.org/s/190628/

Festival Selections and Awards:
- Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) - Official Selection
- Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) - Official Selection
- Begin Film Festival (BFF) - Honorable Mention
- Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival (ENIFF) - Official Selection
- Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF) - Official Selection
- Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival (AIMAFF) - Honorable Mention

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