Niyi Akinmolayan is prepared for most collaborative Nollywood production

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October 22, 2016 10:36 AM

Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan and produced by Emmanuel Uduma, "Room 315" is an open project which has its talented cast and crew providing their services for free.

Tina Mba and Bimbo Manuel as Edwina and Dr. Stone in "Room 315"

A short film written by Abosi Ogba, who won the scriptwriting competition held by Akinmolayan in July, 2016, the film follows the story of a psychotherapist, his patients, their sessions and his past.

The short film which has been described as a joint effort has been met with positive responses, and also has talented filmmakers volunteering to be a part of the project.

Greg OJ and Jessica Opara will play Adam and Nina respectively. Veterans Tina Mba and Bimbo Manuel also volunteered to play Edwina and Dr Stone respectively.

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Emmanuel K. Uduma and Patience Oluwafunmilayo volunteered to work on the project as producer and production manager respectively.

Taofeek Olanrewaju Tyson who had volunteered to be the Cinematographer would not be part of the shoot due to an earlier shoot. Joseph Oladunjoye, the DOP behind "Jenifa's Diary" will work on the project as the cinematographer.

Oluwafemi Dada, who designed the original Moments with Mo set, Art director on "Tinsel" and "The Johnsons," also volunteered to work on the project as the production designer.

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Acting coach and director, Adebayo Olasunkanmi held a one-day free workshop with everyone who submitted an audition tape for the character Nina.

The shoot which is aimed at teaching the art of filmmaking will be broadcast live on Facebook/Room315 and will be handled by Fola Baba, CEO of Digital Passion.

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