Ola Cardoso
Nigerian cinematographer and film director
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Ola Cardoso is a Nigerian cinematographer, creative director and music video director best known for his works on the films, The Blood Covenant, Banana Island Ghost and Breathe of Life, which won the AMVCA 2024 for Best Movie.[1] He is also the founder of Film Bank Production, a film production company in Nigeria.[2][3]
OccupationsFilmmaker, cinematographer
Yearsactive2011-present
Ola Cardoso | |
|---|---|
| Occupations | Filmmaker, cinematographer |
| Years active | 2011-present |
In 2023, he featured in Breath of Life, which received 11 nominations in different categories for the AMVCA 10th edition.[4][1]
Cinematography
- Breath of Life (2023)[5]
- Slum King (2023)
- The Blood Covenant (2022)
- Journey of an African Colony (2019)[6]
- Makate Must Sell (2019)[7][better source needed]
- God Calling (2018)
- Banana Island Ghost (2017)[8]
- Before 30 (2015)[9]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award | Best cinematographer | Nominated | [10] |
| Best light designer | Won | [11] | ||
| 2024 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best cinematographer | Nominated | [12][13] |