As an actor, it is important that you are aware of the most
important people in the nollywood movie industry, especially the ones that can
help your career. Knowing this people and trying to get connected to them is
not only a must but an avenue for you to learn tips and tricks that can help
you survive. Here are five professionals that can help your career in
nollywood.
PRODUCERS
The responsibility of a producer in a production is to gather
the entire crew and make them work together in order to produce a visual
representation of what is available in the screenplay. They hire everyone from
the screenwriter to the editor. Producers can help you because they usually
have the final say when it comes to, well, almost everything in the film
industry. If you come across any ‘genuine’ producer you should strive to get
their contacts. Call them once in a while and offer your services to them for
free.
DIRECTORS
The responsibilities of technically converting words into
motion picture that will engage the audience lies on the shoulders of the
director. Unlike the producer whose role is basically an administrative one,
the director’s job involves the technical aspect of filmmaking like lights,
camera angles, sound, set design and actor directing. A large number of the top
actors in nollywood and Hollywood today were discovered by directors.
Connecting with directors in one of the best ways to start your acting career
because they have the ability to cast you in a role that exactly befits you.
SCREENWRITERS
From idea to story to complete screenplay, the screenwriter
uses his imagination to create characters, situations, plots, and dialogue,
merging them to produce a blueprint for the production of a movie. Getting to
know screenwriters is as good as getting to know directors, because the two of
them complement each other. Screenwriters can help you convince a producer or
director to cast you in a role, once they are convinced that your personality
fits the character they have created. In fact, if you know a screenwriter
enough, he or she can create a character in a story specifically to match your
personality.
CASTING
DIRECTORS
Very few production companies make use of casting directors.
However, if you meet anyone it’s still a great idea to get closer to them.
Basically, casting directors are the professionals hired by the producer to
cast actors for certain roles in the script. In developed countries like the US
or UK, hardly will any production role out without a casting director. This is
because their job is specialized, knowing and studying actors in the industry,
and identifying the ones that can fit well into a certain character in terms of
appearance and personality. Casting directors can help kick-start your career
by helping you find a role in a movie they have been hired to provide cast for.
PRODUCTION
MANAGERS
Just like a company, a film production requires a manager to
run its affairs, hence, the work of a production manager. When you’re on a
movie location, it is less likely you will be interacting with the producer or
director (on less you’re on set), and most likely you will be dealing with the
production manager. Knowing nollywood production managers can help your acting
career since they have some influence when it comes to selecting cast for a
movie production.
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