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Last Minute

A chronic procrastinator battles deadline drama when trying to submit her final year university project in this witty screenlife comedy.

'Last Minute' is a screenlife short film that follows Maryann Eze, a final-year university student, as she faces a series of very 'Nigerian challenges' while racing to meet her project deadline. Amidst power outages, internet issues, and a dying laptop, Maryann’s determination is tested. With the support of her best friend and the revelation of a family secret, she navigates a chaotic final push to submit her project. This comedy offers a humorous and immersive look into the struggles of Nigerian university life, all presented through the innovative screenlife technique.

  • Nicole Elvina Emechebe
    Director
  • Nicole Elvina Emechebe
    Writer
  • Nicole Elvina Emechebe
    Producer
  • Emmanuel Akibo
    Producer
  • Maryann "Mico Black" Omoregbe
    Key Cast
    "Maryann Eze"
  • Chike Okala
    Key Cast
    "Chike Eze"
  • Emmanuella "Diamonte" Nnaemeka
    Key Cast
    "Promise Okoye"
  • Korede Soyinka
    Key Cast
    "Prof"
  • Blessing Africa
    Key Cast
    "Mummy"
  • School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University
    Executive Producer
  • Leon Ogar
    Assistant Director
  • Emmanuel Akibo
    Director of Photography
  • Listowel Jones
    1st Camera Operator
  • Tamilore "Tammy Deshiy" Adeshiyan
    2nd Camera Operator
  • Emmanuel Akibo
    Sound
  • Listowel Jones
    Sound
  • Nicole Elvina Emechebe
    Editors
  • Samuel Adebeshin
    Editors
  • Prince Ofoegbu
    Editors
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Screenlife, comedy
  • Runtime:
    30 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 24, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    400 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Nigeria
  • Country of Filming:
    Nigeria
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Pan-Atlantic University
  • Pan-Atlantic University Festival
    Lagos
  • Edo State Film Festival
Director Biography - Nicole Elvina Emechebe

Nicole Elvina is a Nigerian-Filipino film director and storyteller known for her ability to craft relatable narratives with a touch of wholesome humor. Her directorial debut, Last Minute, a Screenlife short film, was created as part of her MSc dissertation when pursuing her Master's degree in Film Production at Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos in 2023. Inspired by Hollywood blockbusters like Unfriended (2014), Searching (2018), and Missing (2023), Nicole sought to introduce the innovative Screenlife technique to Nigerian cinema. The film received critical acclaim, earning seven nominations and winning four awards, including Best Overall Film at the Pan-Atlantic University Film Festival.

Beyond her academic work, Nicole runs her own production business, VBE Productions, specializing in production of campaign videos and testimonial adverts for corporate brands and educational institutions. She believes that the most powerful stories are the most relatable ones, and her work continues to reflect this philosophy, making a lasting impact on her audience.

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