Hello guys. I know the norm in the Nigerian movie industry is for a movie producer to shoot a video with a budget of like 5-10 million Naira, and then sell off the movie to Alaba movie marketers, and then go on to the next project, while the Alaba boys use their wide network to get those movies to every corner in Nigeria, and the world at large. So, I want to know how much most movie producers get for each movie, as I want to start up an Indie Movie Company.


Pls, any answers are welcome. Thank you.

My dear am a producer, it has not been easy for us with all dis marketers......we use brain to follow dem

kay29000:
Hello guys. I know the norm in the Nigerian movie industry is for a movie producer to shoot a video with a budget of like 5-10 million Naira, and then sell off the movie to Alaba movie marketers, and then go on to the next project, while the Alaba boys use their wide network to get those movies to every corner in Nigeria, and the world at large. So, I want to know how much most movie producers get for each movie, as I want to start up an Indie Movie Company.


Pls, any answers are welcome. Thank you.

How serious are you about the movie company?

TheDauraMallam:


How serious are you about the movie company?

I am very serious. In fact, I was discussing it with friends just before I came online. I am a writer, I write stories, and have a passion for movie making. I don't have the money, but I know I can get people to invest into the project.

Kelvlin:
My dear am a producer, it has not been easy for us with all dis marketers......we use brain to follow dem

Ok. But how much is your budget for an average movie?

kay29000:


I am very serious. In fact, I was discussing it with friends just before I came online. I am a writer, I write stories, and have a passion for movie making. I don't have the money, but I know I can get people to invest into the project.

Check my signature, add me on bbm, and let's talk.

TheDauraMallam:


Check my signature, add me on bbm, and let's talk.

ok

kay29000:


ok

I realized you deleted me on BBM. Understand that my comments were in no way to spite your ambitions but to show you the truth I've learnt so far so that you don't fall in to the traps and financial pitfalls I fell into.

But I realize experience is the best teacher and I wish you well in all your endeavours.

You shouldn't bother adding me again as I no longer honor invitation from impatient people

TheFilmmaker:


I realized you deleted me on BBM. Understand that my comments were in no way to spite your ambitions but to show you the truth I've learnt so far so that you don't fall in to the traps and financial pitfalls I fell into.

But I realize experience is the best teacher and I wish you well in all your endeavors

I am a script writer/concept developer. A while ago, my script was on front page
https://www.nairaland.com/2372765/usman-short-psychological-thriller-script

I know the rudiments of cinematography; I have about 5 different cameras.

I am a professional video editor. Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effecte and the likes.

I am also a colorist and make music. You possibility can't beat all that experience for now.

Thoughout our short lived conversation I didn't brag, or show off, I only tried to appear understanding and make you see the reality of filmmaking in Nigeria, but I suppose you REALLY believed Kunle Afolayan's movie was shot with 300million. Well , let me be honest here, it was shot with way less than that. The 300million hype was just a marketing stunt to garner people to go to the cinemas to watch the Nigerian movie shot with 300 million naira.



You shouldn't bother adding me again as I no longer honor invitation from impatient people

Sorry, but you were too negative. I didn't want my dreams killed by your comments. Anyway, I wish you all the best in life.

My name is Kayode Odusanya. Try and write it down somewhere, or memorize it...You will hear a lot about me in the near future. I am not trying to brag, cos I haven't even achieved a quarter of what you have. But it appears my dreams are bigger than yours...It is that simple.

Mr Kayode if you are passionate about ur dreams I dont think someone's comment would kill it, rather I will advice you to pick the ones that are useful and throw the rest away instead of reacting they way u did. Well! I dont know what he said to you but may be ur actions are justifiable

kay29000:


Sorry, but you were too negative. I didn't want my dreams killed by your comments. Anyway, I wish you all the best in life.

My name is Kayode Odusanya. Try and write it down somewhere, or memorize it...You will hear a lot about me in the near future. I am not trying to brag, cos I haven't even achieved a quarter of what you have. But it appears my dreams are bigger than yours...It is that simple.

Yeah, like I said earlier. Best of lucks.

dejahvu:
Mr Kayode if you are passionate about ur dreams I dont think someone's comment would kill it, rather I will advice you to pick the ones that are useful and throw the rest away instead of reacting they way u did. Well! I dont know what he said to you but may be ur actions are justifiable

That's the point. You don't have to agree with everybody's opinion. But all you have to do is to sieve from them and pick the ones you think will be useful for you.

dejahvu:
Mr Kayode if you are passionate about ur dreams I dont think someone's comment would kill it, rather I will advice you to pick the ones that are useful and throw the rest away instead of reacting they way u did. Well! I dont know what he said to you but may be ur actions are justifiable

As you said, you don't know what he said. Let's just dead the matter.

If you have like 400,000 to #500,000 you will produce a movie.... My last movie I spend 425,000.....contact me let talk

Kelvlin:
If you have like 400,000 to #500,000 you will produce a movie.... My last movie I spend 425,000.....contact me let talk

Can you give me your pin or WhatsApp number?

Kerachi Movies Production will be shooting a block buster movie titled UMUOMA (wetin na) from the producer of Na Godwin ft Ken Eric, Cy Startard, Olive Utalor, Odera Nwobu, Joe Iweka and Little Boss Nwabia directed by Val Sunny Olisemeka (Sa O) the Director of The Catholic Priest (dropping very soon in de market), school of tears ( in de market) Okoro the village boy Etc. shooting start: 17th/09/2015. More cast is needed in the movie contact the producer: 07067755563 (call only) whatsapp: 08035016045 BBM: 3333D4E5, kerachimoviesproduction@gmail.com. Producer: Little Boss Nwabia Director: Val Sunny Olisemeka (Sa O)...

My contact (call): 07067755563, whatsapp only: 08035016045, bbm: 3333D4E5

Kelvlin:
If you have like 400,000 to #500,000 you will produce a movie.... My last movie I spend 425,000.....contact me let talk

Are u kidding?. Or were u trying to say a short film

Do you want to be an Actor or Actress?do you have what it takes to be an Actor and Actress?can you act without being shy?this may be your chance.

Starlight Movies Production present to you the Ultimate search,Actors and Actress are wanted to be screened,note that not everybody can act,can you do that?.

The Movie industry is located at 9th mile Enugu state,to purchase your form of #2000 only,or call this number 07063304376,you can also email Epiphanusking@gmail.com.

The form will be #20,000 after the first movie had been shoted on 1st octomber.

This is no fake but if you think its fake,come down to 9th mile any sunday and dial the number on this post,just to witness a movie being shot.

YOU HAVE TO BE FAST,DO WHATEVER YOU CAN DO BEFORE 1ST OCTOMBER

Kelvlin:
If you have like 400,000 to #500,000 you will produce a movie.... My last movie I spend 425,000.....contact me let talk

425k for a film
Errr.... Didn't you pay actors, pay for location and other running expenses?

You don't have to agree with everybody's opinion.

Godmother:


425k for a film
Errr.... Didn't you pay actors, pay for location and other running expenses?

Macdove02:
Are u kidding?. Or were u trying to say a short film

No he is not kidding. He's being realistic. It happens.

TheFilmmaker:




No he is not kidding. He's being realistic. It happens.

Hmmm....ok o. Though I still can't process it in my mind

TheFilmmaker:




No he is not kidding. He's being realistic. It happens.

I seriously need to see that type of movie....To make a very good film...400k is what two actors will just collect. wait o, Na phone e take shoot the film?.

TheFilmmaker:


I realized you deleted me on BBM. Understand that my comments were in no way to spite your ambitions but to show you the truth I've learnt so far so that you don't fall in to the traps and financial pitfalls I fell into.

But I realize experience is the best teacher and I wish you well in all your endeavors

I am a script writer/concept developer. A while ago, my script was on front page
https://www.nairaland.com/2372765/usman-short-psychological-thriller-script

I know the rudiments of cinematography; I have about 5 different cameras.

I am a professional video editor. Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effecte and the likes.

I am also a colorist and make music. You possibility can't beat all that experience for now.

Thoughout our short lived conversation I didn't brag, or show off, I only tried to appear understanding and make you see the reality of filmmaking in Nigeria, but I suppose you REALLY believed Kunle Afolayan's movie was shot with 300million. Well , let me be honest here, it was shot with way less than that. The 300million hype was just a marketing stunt to garner people to go to the cinemas to watch the Nigerian movie shot with 300 million naira.



You shouldn't bother adding me again as I no longer honor invitation from impatient people

300 million for October 1...It's just marketing stunt like you said...Was privileged to be part of the production and i couldnt see what gulped such amount of money..

Macdove02:
I seriously need to see that type of movie....To make a very good film...400k is what two actors will just collect. wait o, Na phone e take shoot the film?.

How much do you think is the norm to shoot a feature?

kay29000:


Ok. But how much is your budget for an average movie?

An average Nigerian movie wont cost less than a million naira...Thats even for low budget.

TheFilmmaker:

How much do you think is the norm to shoot a feature?

A good feature should cost not less than 2million naira.

Macdove02:
An average Nigerian movie wont cost less than a million naira...Thats even for low budget.

Ok, 1 milli, on what?

Macdove02:
A good feature should cost not less than 2million naira.

Ok, 2 milli, on what exactly?

TheFilmmaker:


Ok, 2 milli, on what exactly?

Wait o...what type of movie do you make...It must surely be one of those Alaba Movies. Wont you pay for Cameras, props, Actors..Or na one cast movie

Macdove02:
Wait o...what type of movie do you make...It must surely be one of those Alaba Movies. Wont you pay for Cameras, props, Actors..Or na one cast movie

I only asked a question. You need not jump into hasty conclusions.

Answer the question, damn it. Let's have an enlightening discourse.

Gravity 2013 was a 2 cast movie and the budget was over 100 million dollars.

Paranormal Activity 1 was a 2 cast movie but the budget was 15 thousand dollars. So what's your point?

TheFilmmaker:


I only asked a question. You need not jump into hasty conclusions.

Answer the question, damn it. Let's have an enlightening discourse.

Gravity 2013 was a 2 cast movie and the budget was over 100 million dollars.

Paranormal Activity 1 was a 2 cast movie but the budget was 15 thousand dollars. So what's your point?

I just need to know what type of movie 400k plus can shoot...And wait, We are talking of Naija movies here...Anyway, As the producer, if u can't write the script definitely you will pay someone to do that. Cameras, costumes, props, Paying Actors, Director(s), Editor. 2million don finish Na