Big Ghun | |
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| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Education | National Film and Television Institute,Manya Krobo Senior High School |
| Occupation(s) | Film director and producer |
| Website | www.bigghun.com |
Nicholas Tetteh Nartey also known as Big Ghun is a Ghanaian film director, film producer and a musician, known for directing and winning the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) with the movie Leaked. [1] [2]
He was born in Koforidua in the Eastern Region.For his Senior High Education, he attended Manya Krobo Senior High School. He holds a Bsc. of Fine Arts in Film Directing from the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI). [3]
He is a film director, producer and musician. [4] He transitioned into film in 2019 with his maiden short film, Koro (One). Koro is a shortfilm about a couple haunted by their past on their wedding night [5] [6] The short film won the best short thriller at Robinson Film Awards International Film Festival and was acquired by ShowMax. Koro was also nominated for The Best Short Film at the 2022 African Magic Viewers Choice Awards. [7]
In 2022, he released his second movie "Leaked", a movie about a young girl battling cyber abuse after her private pictures leaked online. The movie won the Talent Factory Award at 2023 African Magic Viewers Choice Awards. [8]
| Awards | Year | Movie | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMVCA | 2023 | Leaked | The Multichoice Talent Factory | Won | [8] |
| Robbinson’s Film awards | 2021 | Koro | Best short film | Won | [10] |
Over the years Big Ghun has embarked on some philanthropical activities through his "Bigg Save Project". The project painted a local school in Odumase to raise the interest of children in art. [11]
In 2021, the project embarked on a "Feed The Streets" campaign to feed female street hawkers in Accra. [12]
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