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Uchenna Ugwu

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Filmmaker. Screenwriter. Culture scholar. Baby 🐯
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In the spirit of side quests :I'm happy to share that I was recently selected as one of the Producers for British Council's Film Lab, Producers' Cohort.The first phase of the Lab has recently ended, and it was a privilege, and a pleasure to be instructed by some of the most brilliant minds in the business, and to meet so many young, incredible Producers in one place.I have now been handed more tools in my Creative Producer and Showrunner quest (Read as world Domination) and I encourage you to fear my return.Daalụ and Thank you to the good people of :@ngbritisharts@ebonylifecreativeacademy@iconicstepsFor making this possible and organising the mechanics of an incredibly insightful Lab. Shout out to my pitch partner @olayemi_oshodi You are a 🌟 P. S Sonia @onyeakuko__ and I are side by side because we both identify as 'Kpokirikpo', and happening babes. As always, Ekenedili Chukwu - All thanks to the Creator, God.🧡 by @ucheeeenna

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Incredibly excited to share that I've been selected as a mentee for @screencraftworks 2026 Cross-border mentoring programme. I'm looking forward to learning and collaborating with the other creatives in the programme, and discovering what this next stage of career advancement has for me. by @ucheeeenna

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Stories. Culture. A little bit of rebellion against the ordinary.This week on WIA Spotlight, we’re featuring @ucheeeenna . A screenwriter, filmmaker, and Igbo culture enthusiast whose work continues to shape powerful narratives in Nollywood.From writing for shows like Riona, Wura, and Nwaanyi Ike, to directing her debut short film I Too, Crave Death, Uchenna is telling stories rooted in culture, faith, emotion, and truth.Also… she loves to read. A lot. 📚Catch our conversation with her on the craft, the culture, and the stories that refuse to stay unwritten.#WIASpotlight #WomenInTheArts #WomenInFilm #Screenwriting #nollywood by @ucheeeenna

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Celebrate International Women’s Day with the NollyFemme Shorts Programme 3.0, featuring a curated selection of short films directed or/and produced by female filmmakers. Join us for an exciting lineup of films followed by a Q&A session with these groundbreaking creators. RSVP by scanning the barcode on the flier. ⁣⁣SHOWCASING:⁣⁣I TOO CRAVE DEATH: Written and Directed by Uchenna Ugwu ⁣⁣“After their car breaks down, A mother and daughter are forced to have a difficult conversation about depression and suicide.”Intrigued to showcase “I TOO CRAVE DEATH” at the NollyFemme Shorts Programme 3.0! Come with us for a free screening at Alliance Francaise on March 8th, 2026, at 5 PM. Don’t be left out! #NollyFemme #CinemaLovers #nollyfemmeshortsprogram #femaledirectors femaleproducers filmscreenings filmfestivalsfilmpartyfilmeventinternationalwomensday internationalwomensday2026 iwd2026 by @ucheeeenna

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"Writing is the great burden and the great honour, the great gift of my life." Uchenna Ugwu (@ucheeeenna) winning Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted) for "I Too Crave Death" at The Filmjoint Awards 2026.#thefilmjointawards2026 #TFA2026 by @ucheeeenna

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2025 :Lots of Oseburụwa nyelu m akaLots of screaming matches with my chiLots of tears (especially in July. Oh I cried like a lost child in July)But lots of Joy too. Lessons were learned. Ideas were created. Love was felt. That much was clear.Daalu to 2025. You were an interesting year. Ka odii. Azụ gị ka kwa iru gị mma. by @ucheeeenna

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2025, the drowning year.But guess who floated? Guess who snatched moments of joy?Nna,A julu m ajụ - I refused to go under.Kwechiri'D like mad. 2025 couldn't touch this glow. And still I raise like soaking garri!(Sorry Maya Angelou🙏🏾) by @ucheeeenna

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Stranded between where they’ve been and what they’ve never said.Uchenna Ugwu’s (@ucheeeenna) I Too, Crave Death draws you into a moment that feels painfully ordinary - a mother and daughter waiting by the roadside - yet slowly unravels into something far deeper.A beautiful, haunting short showing on Ibidi Shorts on YouTube! by @ucheeeenna

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ALERT!!! The fan favourite short film at Kitale Film Week 2025, "I too, Crave Death," from Uchenna Ugwu @ucheeeenna (2024), is now available to watch on Ibidi Shorts on YouTube. Access now on your smart TV or smartphone at no cost. #itoocravedeath #kitalefilmweek by @ucheeeenna

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Have you met Chi and NK?Still showing on Ibidi.Shorts, YouTube. Share and subscribe!#itoocravedeath #mentalhealthfilm#youtubeshortfilm by @ucheeeenna

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I really like this scene because the characters' body language tells you everything you need to know about these two people’s history and relationship with each other, even before their conversation properly begins.Watch on Ibidi. Shorts, YouTube. by @ucheeeenna

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PT 2 It takes a village to make a film. But inside that village, you still need your kindred. Your people. The ones that blow smoke ontop of your head. The ones that put audacity into your palms and tell you 'jide ya - hold it.' Daalu to my people:@mz_adaugo My best girl. The favourite. The accomplice. THE SUPPORT SYSTEM. If I told you I was planning to steal the moon, you'd say "we leave at dusk". Without you, ala aka apugo Nwa since 🧡@stephdadet Supervising Producer. Therapist. Chieftest Chief. Love of my life when she's not after said life. In no particular order.@frank_ugwuoke Onye nkem since day one. Thank you; for good advice. For hype. For that enlightening conversation in my living room. For Kaodili and Friday. Daarụ Nna m@neker17 who brought her voice (for Stella's V.O) , then added hugs and good vibes, just because. @orirenwani who showed up, determined to show me there was nothing to fear and brought Ice cream. @donaldtombia who showed up for support system but stayed to flaunt himself. Ichieeeeee! Thursday ga-adi kpo-kpo (Thursday go hot!)@onyeakuko__ who opened up her space and her home and said "stay as long as you need" and mearnt it. @chiokolet Babe m. Asa nwa. Who said yes when I asked if she'd play Ugo, and play her she did, with her whole heart.Ndi Ogbu Oja m - The people who play the flute for me. Daalu nu - Thank you.Ya gazielu unu - May it go well for you. When you put your palm nuts in the fire, they will not go missing.I Too, Crave Death is now showing on YouTube. Link in bio. by @ucheeeenna

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