Eric Aghimien
Eric Enomamien Aghimien is a Nigerian director, producer, screenwriter and editor.[1][2] His debut feature film, A Mile from Home won awards at both the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards.[3]
Eric Aghimien | |
|---|---|
| Born | Eric Enomamien Aghimien January 21, 1982 Benin City, Edo, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Education | Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Director, Screenwriter, Editor, Producer |
| Known for | A Mile from Home |
Early life
Eric Aghimien was born in Benin City, Edo State and is the fourth of seven children. At the age of eight while he was in primary school, he began drawing comics and selling same to fellow students.[4] He attended Immaculate Conception College, Benin City and Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State, Nigeria.[5] Eric is naturally gifted with creative artistic abilities which includes; singing, moulding and drawing. His greatest hobby since childhood is; watching movies besides swimming and football.
He obtained a National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology in 2005.[6] While obtaining his diploma, he was a member of a musical group called Da TED. After his National Diploma, Eric decided to pursue a career in entertainment.[7]
Career
In 2006, Aghimien moved to Lagos from Benin and decided to pursue a career in film.[8] He began his film career in 2007 at a computer training institute where he learnt how to use computers, graphic design and video editing.[9] Eric wanted to study filmmaking abroad but could not raise enough funds to see it through. He continued his learning by sourcing tutorials online. Eric founded Hills Pictures Movie Academy in 2008 which helps upcoming talents discover, develop and exhibit their talents.
In 2011, he made an experimental short film titled Heckto which was nominated for Best Use of Special Effects and Best Actor at the 2012 International Short Film Festival. Aghimien also made his first feature film A Mile from Home, an action drama, which received largely positive reviews.[10][11][12]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Heckto (Short) | Writer, director |
| 2013 | A Mile from Home | Writer, producer, director |
| 2014 | Leeway (Short) | Writer, director |
| 2016 | Slow Country | Writer, producer, director |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Blueprint Awards | Movie Producer of the Year | A Mile from Home | Won |
| 2014 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Lighting Designer | A Mile from Home | Nominated |
| Africa Movie Academy Awards | Achievement In Visual Effects | Won | ||
| Achievement In Make-Up | Nominated | |||
| Best of Nollywood Awards[13] | Best Director | Nominated | ||
| Best Edited Movie | Won | |||
| Best Movie | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | |||
| Movie with the Best Special Effects | Won | |||
| Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards[14] | Best Director | Won | ||
| Producer of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Best Edited Film | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Nominated | |||
| Best Motion Picture | Nominated | |||
| Best Drama | Won | |||
| Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Director | Nominated | ||
| Best Movie | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Screenplay | Nominated | |||
| Best Set Design | Nominated | |||
| The Africa Film Festival and Academy Awards (ZAFAA) | Best Producer | Nominated | ||
| Best Editor | Won |
See also
References
- Awoyinfa, Samuel (July 17, 2013). "Forgiveness Is Key In 'A Mile From Home'". Punch. Archived from the original on 2014-05-12.
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6325921/
- Filani, Omotola. "AMAA 2014: Clarion Chukwurah, Patience Ozokwor win big – See full list of winners".
- Akinseye, Isabella. ""I was detained for nine days by Customs for importing props…" Eric Aghimien". nollysilverscreen.com/. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- Awoyinfa, Samuel. "Forgiveness Is Key In 'A Mile From Home'". Punch. Archived from the original on 2014-05-12.
- Iwuala, Amara. "I Was Detained By The Nigerian Customs Service For 9 Days & They Requested N400,000.00 For My Bail Because I Imported Airsoft Guns' – Eric Aghimien, Director, A Mile From Home". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
- Williams, Yvonne. "'I worked as a waiter in some restaurants '– Eric Aghimien, Director, A Mile from Home". happenings.com.ng. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
- Akinseye, Isabella. ""I was detained for nine days by Customs for importing props…" Eric Aghimien". Nolly Silver Screen.
- Agbedeh, Terh. "I made A Mile from Home with very little expectation – Eric Aghimien". www.thenicheng,com. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
- Awojide, Sylvester. "Movie Review: A Mile From Home Featuring Tope Tedela". Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- Nwelue, Onyeka. "A MILE FROM HOME IS A GREAT FILM by Onyeka Nwelue". www.sabinews.com. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
- Olukorede, O. "Fast Rising Movie Producer,Eric Aghimien, Premieres One Of Nollywood's Best Thriller in Silverbird Cinemas". broadstreetng.com. Archived from the original on 13 February 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
- Oloketuyi, Seun. "Full list of Nominees for Nollywood Movies Awards (Centenary Edition)". bestofnollywood.tv/. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
- Izuzu, Chidumga (26 October 2014). "GIAMA 2014: Full List of Winners". Pulse.ng. Retrieved 8 April 2015.