Stanlee Ohikhuare

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Stanlee Ohikhuare
Born
Stanlee Aideloje Ohikhuare
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupation(s)Filmmaker,Cinematographer, and Writer
Known forproducing short films.
Notable workTunnel
Awards2013 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, Best Cinematographer

Stanlee Aideloje Ohikhuare known professionally as Stanlee Ohikhuare is a Nigerian filmmaker, [1] cinematographer, and writer. [2] [3] He is known for producing short films. [4] He obtained a diploma from a school of fine arts. [5]

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Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
DirectorProducerWriterCinematographerEditor
2014 Tunnel YesOhikhuare's first short film [2]
Kpians: The feast of souls [6]
Verdict: The LaVena Johnson Murder Conspiracy
2015Stupid MovieYesStars Kiki Omeili [4]
RecourseYes
AmiableYesYes
2016IterumYesScreened at the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival [7]
2017 Idahosa Trails YesYesYesYesYesBased on the story of a Journalist meeting the Nigerian pastor, Benson Idahosa [3] [8]
Coat of HarmsYesPremiered at the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival [9]
2020 Lady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters YesNigeria's first feature length animation [10]
Common ManYesYes [6]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef
2013 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best New Media - Online VideoKpians: PremonitionNominated [11]
2015Best MakeupNominated [12]
Best Art DirectorNominated
Best Movie DirectorNominated
Best CinematographerWon
Best Lighting DesignerNominated
Golden Icon Academy Awards Best SoundKpians: The feast of soulsWon [13]
Best EditingNominated
VerdictNominated
Nigerian Entertainment Awards Best DirectorNominated [14]
Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best CinematographerWon [15]
2016Best Lighting DesignerCommon ManWon [16]
Kpians: The feast of soulsNominated [17]
Best CinematographerCommon ManNominated
Best Movie - West AfricaNominated
Best Art DirectorNominated
2018 Idahosa Trails Nominated [18]
Best Sound EditorNominated
Best Writer Movie/TV SeriesNominated

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