Susan Nwokedi
Born
November 11, Nigeria
Other namesNgozi
Occupation(s)Nigerian-American Filmmaker, Writer, Actor, Entrepreneur, Educator

Susan Nwokedi is a Nigerian-American filmmaker, writer, producer, actor, educator, and businessman. Nwokedi wrote and produced Mind of the Enemy, which received an award nomination for Best Original Soundtrack at the Nollywood & African Film Critics' Awards in 2013.

Early life

Nwokedi was born in Nigeria and moved to Houston, Texas as a small child. When Nwokedi was in high school, she had her first taste of the film industry when she worked in several Hollywood films. After learning first-hand what it took to be in the film industry, Nwokedi went on to produce and direct several films.[1] Nwokedi also worked as a writer and educator.[2] After high school, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts at the University of Houston[3] and later earned a Master of Science Degree in Education in Media Design and Technology - Film from Full Sail University in Florida. She also obtained a second master's degree in Educational Leadership from the University of St. Thomas.

Career

In 2008, Nwokedi created TopLine Productions and Entertainment, Co. LLC. (TopLine), a production company specializing in quality film and television/media productions. In the same year, Nwokedi played Teresa in the Nollywood film, Ricochet, that she also co-wrote and executive produced. In 2009, Nwokedi produced Blood N' Destiny, followed by Secret Past in 2011. In 2012, her internationally acclaimed feature film Mind of the Enemy Premiered in Nigeria and the U.S. The film was also shot on location in Abuja, Nigeria and featured some of the biggest names of the time in the Nollywood industry.[4] Nwokedi has written, produced, directed, and appeared in many films both in house and non in house productions.

Personal life and other projects

Besides being a filmmaker, Nwokedi is also an educator. She resides in the state of Texas, with her family.[5] Nwokedi completed an Education Leadership Program at the University of St. Thomas, and is a certified school principal and instructional leader. She worked as a classroom teacher for over 10 years at Fort Bend Independent School District. In 2010, Nwokedi founded Children Come Click Education and Technology Center, (CCC), a supplemental education program that specializes in helping learners of all age reach their academic goals. She also serves as administrator for Acting for All (AFA), an enrichment program that uses acting and arts to help children and adults build reading, writing, acting, communication skills, and confidence. She believes in sharing her talents with others, regardless of their demographic and location. Her advice for anyone interested in being in the film industry is to get out there and get involved in the filmmaking process, because even if it doesn't pay yet, you will have learned what it takes to make a film.[6]

Awards, nominations, and recognition

  • September 2013- Nwokedi was nominated Best Original Soundtrack for Mind of the Enemy at the Nollywood & African Film Critics' Awards.
  • May 2013- Nwokedi was honored at Trendy Africa Magazine Mothers Appreciation Event for her community service and outstanding achievements in a chosen career.[7]
  • August 2015- Best actress in Mind of the Enemy at L.A.N.F.A.
  • August 2016- Best film Mind of the Enemy at L.A.N.F.A
  • October 2017 -TFN Esther Rolle Image Award

Filmography

Title Year Role Director(s)
Mind of the Enemy 2012 Angela Anadu Joseph Van Vicker
12 Noon Post-production Ngozi Ego Susan Nwokedi, Tola Balogun
Single Wives Club 2017 Jody Susan Nwokedi
As Long As I Am 2017 Lucy Susan Nwokedi
Secret Past 2013 Yvonne A.B. Sallu
A Hopeful Journey 2017 Elise Prince McNoun
The Brat 2014 Nneka Dytmi Ibe
Exit In production Isabella Lupe Nunez
Tears on my Pillow 2017 Linda Isola Balogun
Resentment 2011 Abused Wife Mike Ugada
African Connection 2012 Dr. Khan A.B. Sallu
Pound of Flesh 2014 Dr. Riley Don Okolo
Ricochet 2008 Teresa Don Okolo
Blood n' Destiny 2009 Producer (did not act) Don Okolo
Alice in America Post-production Grieved Widow Chinny Chukwu
The Land 2010 Producer (did not act) Don Okolo
Royal Dilemma 2010 Dalia Stanley Acholonu
Dirty Pastor 2013 Angela A.B. Sallu
The Other Side 2014 Detective May Ike Nnaebue
Another Leaf 2014 Nneka Ike Nnaebue
Jason's Lyric 1994 Featured Doug McHenry
Return of Exile 2001 Nina Don Okolo
Sidekickes 1994 Featured Chuck Norris
Lads in the City 2015 Laura Macolm Benson
TopLine Presents (Talk Show) 2010–present Host Susan Nwokedi
Street Talk (TV Show) 2009 Host Susan Nwokedi, Chris Ulasi
My Drug Brother 2007 Jennifer Stanley Acholonu
Blindfolded 2014 Star TV Anchor Ikechukwu Oyeka
Jurica Road 2020 Producer Don Okolo

References

  1. ↑ "Filmmaking Tips for Beginners". FILMMAKING STUFF. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  2. ↑ {{]\cite web|title=Producer/ Director/ Filmmaker Ms. Susan Nwokedi|url=http://issuu.com/c47houston/docs/c47houstonmarch2009%7Cpublisher=C47 Magazine|accessdate=3 January 2014}}
  3. ↑ "Producer/Director/Filmmaker Susan Nwokedi". C47 Magazine. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
  4. ↑ Golden ICONS, Inc. "Mind of the Enemy Premiere". Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  5. ↑ "Producer/Director/Filmmaker Ms. Susan Nwokedi". C4 Magazine. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
  6. ↑ "Producer/ Director/ Filmmaker Susan Nwokedi". C47 Magazine. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
  7. ↑ Movie Moments. "Juliet Ibrahim gets honours". Retrieved 2 January 2014.
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