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Ola Cardoso | |
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| Born | September 5, 1985 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, cinematographer |
| Years active | 2011-present |
Ola Cardoso also known as Mr. C (born 5 September, 1985) is a Nigerian cinematographer, creative director and music video director best known for his works on the films, God Calling, Banana Island Ghost and Breathe of Life, which won the AMVCA 2024 for Best Movie.[1] He is also the founder of Cardoso Imagery, a cinematography and production company in Nigeria.[2]
Early life[edit]
Ola was born on May 5, 1985, in Lagos State, Nigeria. Originally from Isale Eko, he spent most of his childhood in Surulere, in a middle-class family. He attended Ansar-Ud-Deen High School in Lagos and developed interest in music at a young age. He later enrolled in Clasicana Computer School, where he discovered a sound production software and found passion for producing music. In 2010, he graduated from M.T.I. and got his first job as a sound designer and sound engineer at Monster Music until 2012.[2]
A few years later, Ola transitioned to shooting documentaries, music videos, TV commercials, and movies. Later, he enrolled in master classes with Shane Hurlbut and other cinematographers to gain more knowledge on production.
Career[edit]
Ola’s first major break in the industry came in 2014 with the music video for "Inshingini" by Seriki & Oritse Femi. In 2015, he engaged in his first film project, “Before 30”, a Nollywood television series. In 2020, he was a nominee of the AMVCA for best cinematographer, and the winner of the best lighting designer category, both for “God Calling”, a 2018 Nollywood film. In 2019, he directed the cinematography for Yaji by Yemi Alade featuring Slimcase and Brainee.
In 2023, he featured in Breathe of Life, which received 11 nominations in different categories for the AMVCA 10th edition.[3]
Cinematography[edit]
- Breathe of life (2023)[4]
- Slum King (2023)
- The Blood Covenant (2022)
- Journey of an African Colony (2019)[5]
- Makate Must Sell (2019)[6]
- Yaji (2019)[7]
- God Calling (2018)
- Banana Island Ghost (2017)[8]
- Before 30 (2015)[9]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award | Best cinematographer | Nominated | [10][11] |
| Best light designer | Won | [12] | ||
| 2024 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best cinematographer | Nominated | [13][14] |
References[edit]
- ^ Adedayo, Adedamola (2024-01-09). ""Breath of Life" Review: A Faith-based Film With Refreshing Artistic Outlook". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ a b "I'm not in competition with anyone —Cardoso". Tribune Online Newspaper. 12 November 2017.
- ^ Azubuike, Emmanuel (2024-03-24). "#AMVCA10: Over The Bridge, Breath Of Life Sweeps Multiple Nominations. Here's The Full List". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ "MOVIE REVIEW: Breath of Life injects fresh air into Nollywood's cinematic landscape". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Olugbile, Femi (2020-10-23). "The story of Nigeria – a review of the documentary 'Journey of an African Colony' by Olasupo Sasore". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ "Ola Cardoso | Cinematographer, Director, Camera and Electrical Department". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ "Yemi Alade - Yaji ft. Slimcase & Brainee". NotjustOk. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2017-08-06). "Cardoso raises cinematography bar with Banana Island Ghost". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "'Before 30' Returns, Promises Interesting, Relatable Experiences – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Spur, Brand (2022-03-19). "AMVCA Unveils Nomination List For 8th Edition". Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ^ "Ola Cardoso gets two AMVCA nominations". The Nation Online.
- ^ Reporter, Our (2020-02-09). "Mr C bags two nominations at AMVCA 2020". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Itodo, Sunny Green (12 May 2024). "2024 AMVCA: Full list of winners". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "AMVCA 2024 winners list: Kehinde Bankole and Wale Ojo win Best Actress and Best Actor, Breathe of Life win best movie". BBC News Pidgin. 2024-05-11. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
Category:Living people Category:Nigerian film directors Category:Nigerian cinematographers Category:Nigerian music video directors Category:1985 births