Behind the camera, Nora Awolowo, tells stories differently. The self-taught Nigerian cinematographer, blends creativity and technical skill, carving her own path in the male-dominated film industry.

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Nora Awolowo has established herself as a prominent cinematographer in Nigeria's film industry, a field where women are significantly underrepresented. She began her career using a phone, driven by curiosity and a desire to pursue her passion, and has since risen to work with international brands such as FIFA, Sony, and Canon.

Awolowo emphasizes the importance of collaboration and persistence in overcoming challenges. Her achievements, including winning Nigeria's prestigious NBC award and executive producing her own film, serve as an inspiration for aspiring filmmakers. Awolowo continues to advocate for greater representation of women in cinematography and aims to share Nigerian stories with a global audience.

Nora Awolowo: Redefining cinematography in Nigeria

Like check, this is where the camera is facing. Let's lead for this way. No, you're looking for see people. You're looking people Being a cinematographer as a lady in Hollywood. I don't think I see the challenge anymore I think it's just me trying to just work on making sure whatever project I work on I make sure I leave a very good foundation for whoever is coming Daddy know that we know I can do this an executive freelancing. They can trust other women. They're also coming into the game I try to make sure like I get to the stage where In Nigeria's thriving film industry Nora, I will walk out of her own path In a space where women behind the camera are overlooked. She's risen to the top as an award-winning filmmaker But she started out with a phone So I started cinematography because I got bored of photography I needed something the same like spell field that I found interesting I see the photography do but I try to make sure it's something that interest me something that I love It's different from what I've done before because now I'm trying to like prioritize like my passion and interest more over money But I think what cinematography has taught me is collaboration and I'll knowing that Cannot it alone you are working with like different people So every time there's a challenge or something it is temporary in my opinion like in Nigeria. I'll say problem No, they finish that means there's always going to be a problem But just see it as a temporary problem that is going to go when the results comes out Nobody remembers like all of those problems that you face. They realize exactly a face Nora's Jenny has been fooled by curiosity passion and a healthy dose of Determination her first teachers were online videos And there are people that actually sharing the ideas and knowledge on these platforms I tried to make sure I watch a lot of movies when I see something that I find very mind-blowing I go check like a BTS of it I try to watch a lot of behind-the-scenes content out this person get is how the cinematographer get this I also try to imitate what you've also like learn from all of these things According to recent reports only 4% of top box-office Cinematographers are women in Nigeria Nora a wallowall stands as the only female cinematographer at her level Collaborating with global giants like FIFA Sony and Canon a relentless drive has helped her reach new heights The most mind-blowing experience that I've had in my career by the years is getting flown by brands to do stuff You said exactly no somebody just plays your ticket and say oh we want you on our project and you're flying around the world I enjoy traveling so much and it is exciting knowing that girl that Did not have this kind of opportunity and I'll clean it with like big brands like Sony Canon It's boots because we have about 200 million people in Nigeria and being selected and saying represents the country at certain stages Global stages. I think that's very huge for me When don't also win like our prestigious NBC award in Nigeria like that's our Oscar in Nigeria So every time I sit up I would in my house But that just solidified like all the other work I'd put in over the years for me Nora a wallowall's journey is a beacon for every dreamer from a cell phone to screens across the world Her work is a testament to the power of persistence I mean, that's my company. That's my baby. We have ready to coming out. That's my first executive produced film The sky is not the limit for me while you try to just starting out It's a whole long journey and we're ready to also journey through this and turning out like great results great contents Yeah, Nigerian stories to the world

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