Uche Odoh
Uche Odoh | |
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| Born | 30 August 1989 Enugu State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | MetFilm School London |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, Photographer |
| Years active | 2007 – present |
| Notable work | Hell Ride |
| Website | https://visualsbyuche.com |
Uche Odoh // (born 30 August 1989) is a Nigerian filmmaker, photographer and model[1] who became popular by joining the 2007 edition of the Amstel Malta Box Office Competition.[2]
Early life and Education
[edit]Uche was born in Enugu State in the eastern part of Nigeria, on 30 August 1989. She studied Agronomy at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology for her Bachelor's degree. In 2011, she attended a short film course with Del-York International, facilitated by the New York Film Academy and this set off her curiosity for Film & Tv. She has gone on to obtain a diploma in Film Production from Vancouver Film School Canada in 2015 and a Master's degree in Film & Tv Production from MetFilm School London in 2023.
Career
[edit]Uche's foray into entertainment began with her participation in the 2007 edition of the Amstel Malta Box Office Competition.[2] She then began her career as a model featuring in billboard campaigns for Sprite, MTN, Airtel, music videos for Wizkid, Bracket, BankyW before turning to photography and filmmaking.[3]
After moving back to Lagos Nigeria in 2015, Uche went on to work with the CMA Group as a Director-Producer, creating and producing lifestyle shows for their fashion channel Spice Tv and also Trybe Tv. In 2017, she left to work in Nollywood and under the tutelage of one of Nigeria's top Director Tope Oshin, Uche developed skills working as a Line Producer, Production Manager, Casting Director and a First assistant Director. Notably Uche worked as a 1st Assistant Director in Nollywood Blockbusters such as King of Boys, Up North, Christmas Is Coming amongst others.
Uche runs a production company Eastside Productions where she produces and directs Tv commercials and Music videos as well as an online TV channel, Gosi TV which is focused on creating original African short form content. [2]
Uche released her first major project in 2019, a web series titled Life As It Is[4] which has garnered millions of views on Youtube and earned her a nomination for Best Tv Series at AMVCA 2020. In 2020, she co-founded a film studio PROPA STUDIOS and directed her first feature film HELL RIDE.[5]
Filmography
[edit]Director
[edit]- Hell Ride - Feature Film (2020)
- Life As It Is – TV Series (2019)[6]
- Without You – Short Film (2016)[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Abumere, Princess Irede. "Amakas Kin: Tope Oshin honours Amaka Igwe in new documentary". Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- ^ a b c "Uche Odoh: She's not your girl next door! - YNaija". YNaija. 31 March 2011. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
- ^ "Can you cope with the death of a loved one? | Uche Odoh presents 'Without You' (WATCH) - YNaija". YNaija. 22 April 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- ^ "Uche Odoh releases trailer for web series, 'Life as it is'". PulseNG. 15 March 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ^ "Uche Odoh's 'Hell Ride' Revs Up AFRIFF - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Nigerian Film Maker, Uche Odoh Drops Trailer For Web Series, 'Life as it is'". News of Africa. 15 March 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ^ "WATCH: WITHOUT YOU – A SHORT FILM BY UCHE ODOH". OSG News. 26 April 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2019.