Magnus Film Academy (M.F.A) is a sister company to Magnus Media & Entertainment, an outfit headed by Enugu state born, Lagos based Cyril Odenigbo. Cyril holds a diploma in Latin from All Hallows Seminary, Onitsha. He also read Economics at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Anambra state. He is a Producer, Scriptwriter, Human Resource Manager, and a Consultant who served from 2001 to 2006 as the Chairman of the Association of Movie Producers ( AMP), Nnewi Chapter, Anambra state. He has worked with influential companies in the industry including Amaco Investment, Annex Merchandise, Fillmark Productions, to name a few.
M.F.A is also known for their empowerment program that was designed to take youths off the streets and get them meaningfully engaged. The program package entails training on Acting, Voice Modulation, Directing, Cinematography, Editing (Special Effects and 3D Effects), Scripting (Script Interpretation and Screenplay), The Art of Making Documentaries, Tips on How to Pass Auditions, Continuity and Film Production Management. The program is open to all youths as well as, anyone with the desire and willingness to take up a career in the film industry.
Magnus Film Academy recently concluded a highly successful training program at the Enugu training center, Airport Valley Resort, Abakiliki Road, Emene, Enugu state. The event had the strong backing of the Enugu State Ministry of Youths and Sports. Part of the motivation behind the Academy was the fact that, the Film Industry in Nigeria lacks the formal training and structure it desperately needs to succeed. The vision behind the Film Academy is to create a solid platform for talented youths to master there craft and provide the opportunity to build a career in film production and directing.
Some of the renowned professionals in the industry working with the Academy as facilitators include Chief Chika Okpala (Chief Zebrudaya of the New Masquerade fame), Theodore Anyanji (member Directors Guild of Nigeria), Segun Arinze (National President of Actors Guild of Nigeria Emeritus), Ngozi Nkebuaku (National President, Nigerian Society of Cinematographers), Gabriel Okorie (Nollywood Best Creative Makeup Artist 2012), Patience Ozokwo (Mama Gee), Ngozi Ezeonu and Dickson Iroegbu (AMAA Awards best director) amongst others.
Magnus Media & Entertainment (M.M.E) is a production company that spans to Music, Movie Productions, and other media practices such as, Corporate Branding, Modeling, Talent and Event Management. M.M.E was established in 2007 and has acquired a number of reputable achievements which included a successful audition carried out on behalf of the Catholic Artiste and the Entertainers Association of Nigeria in Awka Diocese, Anambra state, July 2010.
Cyril Odenigbo believes that these tools will not only teach these students their craft but aid them in their journey through life. He hopes that with the infusion of new young faces in the industry, the standard of entertainment in Nigeria will change for the better.
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