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Paparazzi: Eye in the Dark
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Wikipedia article
'Paparazzi: Eye in the Dark' is a 2011 romantic mystery film directed by Bayo Akinfemi and starring Van Vicker,Golden Icons, "Nollywood USA- Paparazzi" Golden Icons, Inc.(2011)TheAfricans, "Van Vicker ' Paparazzi ' EYE IN THE DARK Movie Review" [http://beeafrican.com/pt/Van-Vicker--Paparazzi--EYE-IN-THE-DARK-Movie-Review/blog.htm] Beeafrican.com, Published September 13, 2010. Koby Maxwell, Tchidi Chikere, Syr Law, JJ Bunny and Chet Anekwe. The film depicts the adventures of an aspiring photographer whose accidental picture exposes an infamous murder mystery. The film was initially slated for a direct-to-video release but as of February, 2011 was scheduled for a multiple-city limited theatrical release.Great Moments Productions, (2011) Official WebsiteAfrican Angels Network in association with BeeAfrican.com (2011) [http://www.africanangelz.net/] Movie Tickets/Promos, Retrieved 2011-02-24 Made for a low six-figure budget and filmed over the course of 19 days, the film has been known in the Nollywood USA market as the film that has changed the look and sound of Nollywood by introducing a more western approach to production quality. Notably the filmmakers employed the experience of an American filmmaker (Tim "Black Magic Tim" Wilson) to serve as cinematographerLotten B, (2011)[http://www.lottenbshow.com/blog/tim-wilson-cinematographer-for-paparazzi/] "Tim Wilson -Cinematographer for Paparazzi", Lotten B Show, Published 2-17-2011. and editor.
Plot
Aspiring photographer Rich Amarah (Van Vicker) dreams of making his fortune through his art but finds the life of being a sneaky paparazzi spy more lucrative. By selling pictures to the national newspapers, he has the opportunity to rub shoulders with the rich and famous. Superstar Ghanaian recording artist Mr. Maxx (Koby Maxwell) is at the top of the paparazzi food chain, and Rich's appetite for success leads him into a whirlwind of chaos when he accidentally films the "scoop of the century". This event not only becomes the paper's biggest exclusive but threatens his very survival as he alone holds the images to the city's biggest murder mystery.
Cast
* Van Vicker as Rich Amarah
* Koby Maxwell as Mr Maxx
* Tchidi Chikere as Jimmy
* Syr Law as Pearl
* Chet Anekwe as Davis
* Bayo Akinfemi as Pat
* JJ Bunny as Jackie
* Princess Pursia as Donna
Production
Music
The soundtrack contains numerous tracks from artists of Nigeria, Ghana and the United States. Koby MaxwellKoby Maxwell, [http://www.kobymaxwell.com/] (2011). introduces his song "Do It"Written by Chale [http://www.museke.com/en/node/6268] "Do it (soundtrack video for African movie Paparazzi -Eye in the Dark)" Museke, Published September 9th, 2010.Koby Maxwell, , Published September 2010. as well as "Facebook Girl". Paul G has several tracks as well which include "Let It Flow" and "These Girls". Paul G has notably released a music video with recording artist Akon; called "Bang It All".djmarcel007, , Published August 2010. New artist Irina also debuts her tracks "So Free" and "Cega".Nominations
* [http://wmiff.com/node/227 2011 WMIFF:] Best Cinematography in a Feature Film* [http://wmiff.com/node/227 2011 WMIFF:] Best Cinematography DMV
* [http://wmiff.com/node/227 2011 WMIFF:] Best Screenplay in a Feature Film
* [http://wmiff.com/node/227 2011 WMIFF:] Best Original Sound
* [http://wmiff.com/node/227 2011 WMIFF:] Best Actor in a Feature Film
* [http://wmiff.com/node/227 2011 WMIFF:] Best Actress in a Feature Film
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120331070127/http://www.nafcawards.com/Nominies.aspx 2011 NAFC Awards:] Best Film in the Diaspora
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120331070127/http://www.nafcawards.com/Nominies.aspx 2011 NAFC Awards:] Best Film
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120331070127/http://www.nafcawards.com/Nominies.aspx 2011 NAFC Awards:] Best Soundtrack
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120331070127/http://www.nafcawards.com/Nominies.aspx 2011 NAFC Awards]: Best Drama in the Diaspora
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120331070127/http://www.nafcawards.com/Nominies.aspx 2011 NAFC Awards:] Best Director in the Diaspora
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120331070127/http://www.nafcawards.com/Nominies.aspx 2011 NAFC Awards]: Best Actress in a Leading Role
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120331070127/http://www.nafcawards.com/Nominies.aspx 2011 NAFC Awards]: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
* [http://www.ghanamovieawards.com/ 2011 GHANA MOVIE Awards]: Best Visual Effects
* [http://www.ghanamovieawards.com/ 2011 GHANA MOVIE Awards]: Best Sound Editing and Mixing
* [http://www.ghanamovieawards.com/ 2011 GHANA MOVIE Awards]: Best Original Music
* [http://www.paff.org/ 2012 Pan African Film Festival]: Official Selection
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120317183006/http://www.ama-awards.com/ 2012 AFRICAN MOVIE Academy Awards]: Best Film By An African Living Aboard
Awards
* 2011 WMIFF: Best Cinematography* 2011 NAFCA: Best Film in the Diaspora
* 2011 NAFCA: Best Director in the Diaspora
* 2011 NAFCA: Best Cinematography in the Diaspora
* 2011 NAFCA: Best Actress in Leading Role
* 2011 NAFCA: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
References
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