Nollywood is not easy to navigate so how does anyone become successful?
Nollywood’s contribution to the conventional media in Nigeria is enormous and the industry is also now making a worldwide impression.
There is a general transformation especially in terms of entertainment materials, that we have witnessed in the environs of the Nigerian entertainment industry in the last years.
The pandemic year changed a lot for studios and individuals who produce entertainment content outside the industry.
- Emem Isong lost 80% of her income since COVID-19 hit
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Being indestructible, Nollywood adapted to the changes around the world – the cancellation of film festivals and productions.
Upgrades became inevitable for many people and others found alternative ways to make money in the industry.
Film releases took place on streaming platforms, as more people began to utilize social media to get their work out.
There is no need to wait around when it is possible to join them without pausing your revenue before the pandemic is declared over. These are some of the best ways to be successful in Nollywood.
- Get a new project now and establish a good plan for it with limits and a pathway for revenue.
- Establish a concept as well as strategies that will allow you to handle project cash properly especially when making payments to cast and crew. Balancing the two can get you far in your work as a filmmaker.
- Make contact with film festivals and other film events to showcase your work.
- To get free promotion for your production and probably to make more money, make sure to capture the right audience.
- Create narratives with an impact and be conscious of captivating your audience. Good narratives have the power to change your position in Nollywood.