Samaria

A young girl is faced with a huge change that could derail her life. With the assistance of an unlikely helper, she attempts to keep her life and future on track.

  • Chiemeka Osuagwu
    Director
  • Chiemeka Osuagwu
    Writer
  • Ruby Igwe
    Producer
  • Chiemeka Osuagwu
    Producer
  • Ifeoluwa Eninla
    Key Cast
    "Amara"
  • Baaj Adebule
    Key Cast
    "Victor"
  • Chinelo Judith Ochasi
    Key Cast
    "Oge"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 20 seconds
  • Country of Origin:
    Nigeria
  • Country of Filming:
    Nigeria
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Chiemeka Osuagwu

Chiemeka Osuagwu is a seasoned screenwriter hailing from Nigeria and has worked on some of the most successful Television Programs and Films in Africa. As a first-time Director, he intends to present his world in its rawest of forms and tell unapologetically Nigerian stories, grounded in universal base emotions.

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Director Statement

With Samaria, I looked to show the realities of young people trying to find their way in the harsh city of Lagos. Above all else, it is a reflection of what we all see and experience in Lagos and in Nigeria.