Private Project

Benevolence

Ruth is a tenacious believer trying to make ends meet and living on church charity. Strange events connect her to Mr Robert, a depressed and sinister man who offers her help that is shrouded in mysteries. She is set on unravelling the truth behind his unusual benevolence, as she believes their meet is divinely orchestrated. How far can Ruth trust or doubt God in this new situation?.

  • Doris Chinasa Ariole
    Director
    The Dreamer. Chukwunyerem. Find Her. A place in the stars [all short films]
  • Doris Chinasa Ariole
    Writer
    sisters love, waiting years, The Dreamer, Find Her, A Place in the stars, Breathless, black silhoutte, 41Love
  • Doris Chinasa Ariole
    Producer
    waiting years, chukwunyerem,
  • Patricia Ariole
    Producer
    waiting years, chukwunyerem, A Place in the stars
  • kalu ikeagwu
    Key Cast
    domino, waiting years, tinsel, turning point
  • Ijeoma peters
    Key Cast
    find the dream, a place in the stars
  • Fragrance Tsema Kayoh
    Key Cast
    Valor, Echoes, Deadline
  • Chioma Nwosu
    Key Cast
    Mr and Mrs, Helpless Sisters, Ada my Love,
  • Grace Ofre
    Key Cast
    Deep waters, The Johnsons, Find the dream, Black Silhoutte.
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 55 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 29, 2015
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Nigeria
  • Country of Filming:
    Nigeria
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16.9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 'Most Inspirational Feature Film'
    Orlando Florida
    United States
    April 30, 2016
  • Florida Premiere
    Orlando
    United States
    August 12, 2016
Director Biography - Doris Chinasa Ariole

Doris Ariole has been writing for 15 years and directing for 6 years of that. Her niche is faith-based and family stories that entertain and inspire. She has written over 80 screenplays in the Nollywood film industry. A Story Teacher and Creativity Coach, Doris has trained and Coached hundreds of creative minds in Nigeria and all over the world through her Webinars. She is the Founder of HADASSAH CHRISTIAN ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, Africa's First Faith Based Entertainment Network with its streaming App for faith based movies HCENTV, being the first from Africa as well. She started her training with the Late AmAka Igwe, a Legendary Storyteller in her industry. She was also opportune to be taught my the late Michael Ajekwe. She is a 4 time Alumni of the prestigious Delyork Creative Academy and also a two time Alumni of Robert Mckee Story Seminars. She runs a Creative Agency that provides a platform for talents to showcase their writing and Acting skills.

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Director Statement

Writing and shooting Benevolence was a wonderful experience, every challenge made me stronger and convinced that I was fulfilling divine purpose as God showed His faithfulness all through. I know it will entertain and inspire hearts.