Moses Inwang

Nigerian film director (born 1980) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Moses Inwang (born 31 January 1978) is a Nigerian film director, producer, editor, and screenwriter best known for classic films in the mainstream of Nollywood that speak to societal ills and nagging life issues rarely documented in Nigerian films. In 2012, Inwang gained significant recognition for his work as director and producer of the psychological thriller film Torn

Born (1978-01-31) 31 January 1978 (age 48)
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupations
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Moses Inwang
CEO Sneeze Films
Born (1978-01-31) 31 January 1978 (age 48)
CitizenshipNigerian
Alma materObafemi Awolowo University
Occupations
Years active2000-present
Known for
AwardsSee below
Websitesneezefilms.com
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Torn ,⁣[1][2] as a Director and Producer,Movie released in cinemas nationwide in 2013. With multiple nominations, award[3] and recognition bagged from that movie, he went on to direct and produce other hits like Damage, Cold Feet, Stalker, Last 3 digits, Alter Ego, Crazy People, American Driver, Unroyal, and lastly Merry Men 2; Ayo Makun (AY)’s blockbuster film, which emerged as the 2nd highest-grossing movie of 2019 in Nigeria with a sum of 240 million.[4][5][6][circular reference]

With a career spanning over two decades, Sneezemankind as he is popularly addressed, got his first film credit in 1998 when he co-produced Two Good Men. By 2004 he started his production company, Sneeze Films, and kicked off with the film Save My Soul. 2008, however, saw him directing the film, Lost Maiden,[7] a film wthatbrought the controversial issue of female circumcision to the fore, headlining social discussion. He further went on to make Save Our Souls, an educative film about cancer. He also directed and co-produced Damage in 2011,[8] addressing the issue of domestic violence, a film that received multiple nominations and carted away awards in Florida, USA.[9]

Education

Inwang attended Obafemi Awolowo University.

Career

Inwang came into the spotlight and quickly gained critical recognition for directing the psychological thriller, Torn, which he produced and released in cinemas nationwide. The film earned him multiple award nominations and recognition locally and globally. However, his career dived in the right direction after being contracted to direct Merry Men 2, a film produced by Ayo Makun (A.Y.) of Corporate World Entertainment, which emerged as the 2nd highest-grossing film of 2019.

Personal life

Inwang is the surviving male child in a family of six after losing his brother at a young age. He is married to actress Emem Inwang.

Professional life

In 2004, he started his production company, Sneeze Films and kicked off with the film Save My Soul. In 2008, he directed the film,Lost Maiden, a film wthatbrought the issue of female circumcision to the fore of social discussion. He also made Save Our Souls, an educative film about cancer. He also directed and co-produced Damage in 2011, a film wthataddressed the issue of domestic violence, receiving multiple awards and award nominations.[9]

The psychological thriller Torn which he produced in 2012 and which was released in cinemas nationwide in 2013, earned him and most of the actors who starred in it a lot of award nominations and recognition. In 2012, his film Damage earned Inwang the nomination for best director at the African Oscars held in Florida USA,⁣[10] while the film won the award for Best Film at the African Oscars Awards.[11] In 2013, he won the City People Award for Best Director.[12] His 2013 film Torn received 9 nominations at the GIAMA awards in Houston, Texas and 6 nominations at the Best Of Nollywood Awards.[13] In 2014 he went on record as the first Director in Nollywood to receive two nomination as best director at the Nollywood Movies Awards.[14]

His movie, The Last 3 Digits, was nominated for best comedy at the African Movie Academy Awards AMAA in 2015 and was also chosen amongst the few selected Nollywood films that were screened to thousands of people at the Nollywood Week Paris.[15] His movie Stalker, a romantic drama which premiered in Nigeria on 26 February 2016, received 10 nominations and won 3 awards at the 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards in the United States.

In 2015 STALKER, another film written, produced and directed by Moses Inwang, raked in 12 nominations at the GIAMA awards Hin ouston and won awards for Bthe est Actor, Best actress and Best Film categories. Still in 2015 Stalker won the award for Best International Film at the New York film Festival. In 2017 his film American Driver from his production company Sneeze Films received the best comedy Award at The Peoples Film Festival, Harlem New York.[16] American Driver was also nominated for "Comedy of the Year" at the 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards.[17]

In 2017, another blockbuster, Alter Ego, which was produced and directed by Moses Inwang and starred Omotola Jalade, was released to a highly anticipating audience in the Nigerian cinemas and immediately became the most talked about film of the year. Alter Ego clinched the award for The Most Outstanding Film at the Africa International Film Festival AFRIFF.[18] It also won Moses Inwang the Best Director award at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival and Best Screenplay award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards AMVCA with the film getting nine nominations.[19][20] It was given the best international film award at The Peoples Film Festival NY.[21]

In 2018, Moses Inwang produced the film Crazy People[22][23] which became one of the top ten highest-grossing films of the year.[3] He later released the romantic drama Cold Feet.

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By late 2019, Moses was contracted by A.Y's Corporate World Entertainment to direct the blockbuster and multiple award-winning film, Merry Men, and the sequel, Merry Men, 2, went on to emerge tas he 2nd highest-grossing film at the box office by the end of 2019 with a sum of 240 million.

Awards and nominations

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Year Event Category Film Result Ref
2012 African Oscars Awards, Florida, USA Best Film Damage Won [26]
African Oscars Awards Best Director Nominated
2013 City People Entertainment Awards Best Director Torn Won [27]
2013 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best Motion Nominated
Best Drama Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Nominated
Picture Best Director Nominated
Producer of the Year Nominated
2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA) Best Screenplay Last 3 Digits Won
2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA) Best Film (Drama) Stalker Won
2016 Zulu African Film Academy Awards Best Director Won [28]
2017 Best of Nollywood Awards Comedy of the Year American Driver Nominated
The People's Choice Awards Best Comedy Won
2018 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) Best Writer (Movie/TV Series) Alter Ego Won
Best of Nollywood Awards Director of the Year Body Language Nominated [29]
2020 2020 Hollywood African Prestigious Awards Best Director in an Independent Film (Africa) Unroyal Won [30]
2020 The People’s Film Festival Best International Cold Feet Won [31]
Best Director Cold Feet Won
2022 NollywoodWeek Film Festival Public Choice Awards Lockdown Won [32]
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Filmography

Feature Films

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YearTitleNotesStarringRoleType
1998Two Good MenCo-produced by Moses InwangTony Umez, Ernest Obi, Stephnora OkereCo-ProducerFeature Film
2004Save My SoulDirected by Moses InwangNdidi Obi, Zach OrjiProducerFeature Film
2008Lost MaidenDirected by Moses InwangOmotola Jalade, Bimbo Akintola, Kalu IkeagwuProduced by Chisom Oz-LeeFeature Film
2016 Stalker Directed by Moses Inwang Nse Ikpe-Etim, Jim Iyke, Caroline Danjuma Director and writer Feature Film
2017American DriverDirected by Moses InwangEvan King, Jim Iyke, Anita ChrisProduced by Bode Ojo and Moses InwangFeature Film
Alter EgoDirected by Moses InwangOmotola Jalade, Wale Ojo, Jide Kosoko; Emem Inwang, Kunle RemiProduced by Esther EyibioFeature Film
Body Language Directed by Moses Inwang
2018Crazy PeopleDirected by Moses InwangRamsey Nouah, Chigul, Desmond Elliot, Kunle AfolayanProducerFeature Film
2019Cold FeetDirected by Moses InwangJim Iyke, Joselyn Dumas, Enyinna Nwigwe, Beverly Naya, Femi AdebayoProducerFeature Film
2019Merry Men 2Directed by Moses InwangJim Iyke, Ayo Makun, Ramsey NouahProduced by Ayo MakunFeature Film
2020UnroyalDirected by Moses InwangPete Edochie, Shaffy Bello, Matilda Lambert, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Ik Ogbonna, Femi Adebayo Salami, Ime Bishop Umoh, Abayomi Alvin, Linda Osifo, Emem InwangProduced by Matilda Lambert ProductionsFeature Film
2021 Lockdown Directed by Moses Inwang Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Sola Sobowale, Chioma Akpotha, Deyemi Okanlawon, Nobert Young, Charles Awurum, Ini Dima-Okojie, Jide Kene Achufusi Produced by Rukeme David Eruotor,

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2021 Bad Comments Directed by Moses Inwang Jim Iyke, Osas Ighodaro, Sharon Ooja, Ini Edo, Ayo Makun, Yemi Blaq, Chikwetalu Agu, Patience Ozokwor, Edward Chukwuma-Jiah, Ben Lugo Touitou, Produced by Darlington Abuda Feature Film
2023 Merry Men 3: Nemesis Directed by Moses Inwang Fred Amata, Segun Arinze, Olurotimi Adeyemo, Katerina Ataman Produced by Darlington Abuda Featured Film
Blood Vessel Director
2024 Dead Serious Sharon Ooja Director
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