Английская Википедия:Chijindu Kelechi Eke
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Orphan Шаблон:Infobox film director Chijindu Kelechi Eke is a Nigerian film director.[1] He is the founder of the African Film Festival(TAFF),[2] and the creator of African streaming service, Rootflix. After a coronation in 2023,[3] he was installed into a chieftaincy role as the "Ichie Ihemba" of Imerienwe in the Imo State of Nigeria.[4]
Early life
Kelechi was born in Amafor, Imerienwe in Imo State Nigeria.[1] He moved to the United States to further his education[5] where he obtained a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Information Technology from the University of Texas at Dallas.[6]
Career
Kelechi began his film career in 2009 featuring as a producer and actor in Okra Principle.[7] He started BigObi Productions in 2011[5] and directed the 2012 film Lost In Abroad which has been featured in libraries at Harvard University, University of Iowa Libraries, Northwestern University and the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and Madison General Library System.[8] He also directed the 2013 film False Engagement[9] and the 2014 film The Stepchild.[10]
He is also the founder of The African Film Festival (TAFF), and held the first edition in Dallas, Texas.[2]
In 2017, he began the development of Rootflix, a streaming and distribution platform for festival-qualified films and launched it in 2019.[11]
Royalty
Chijindu kelechi Eke was made Ichie Ihemba 1 of Imerienwe because of his love for his people, commitment to the development of his community, and passion for the preservation and celebration of their culture. “Ihe” means light and “mba” means community.[4]
Filmography
| Title | Genre | Role | Year | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okra Principle | Drama | Actor | 2012 | [7] |
| Akwuna | Short film | Actor | 2014 | [12] |
| Lost In Abroad | Drama | Director | 2012 | [13] |
Awards
Film Awards
In 2015, Kelechi won the People’s Choice Best Director award at Nollywood and African Film Critics Award and won the Movie Achievement Award at Los Angeles Nollywood Film Awards.[14]
Humanitarian Awards
In 2014, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Nigerian-American Multicultural Center (NAMC).[5]Шаблон:Better source needed
On August 19, 2023, Kelechi received the United States President Lifetime Achievement Award for his social contributions.[15]
References
External links
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