PIUS OKABA

Pius Okaba is a film director and actor that currently lives in Berlin, Germany, over his 10- year career in the film and television industry, he worked in various fields such as Format Buying, On-Air Image Design, Content Acquisition, Content Development/Management, airtime sales, directing and Production for both the film and television industry. Pius Okaba is an alumnus of The New York Film Academy (NYFA) where he studied acting and he holds a Master of Arts degree in film directing from the prestigious MET FILM SCHOOL in Berlin, Germany. He is currently pursuing a second masters degree (MFA) in motion pictures and is a part-time lecturer at the Prague Film Institute in the Czech Republic.

His controversial film AYE, released in 2019 sees a wide acceptance across the European film industry. AYE won the award of Best Short Film at the Africa In Diaspora Cinema Festival in Florence, Italy and was nominated and screened at I Will Tell International Film Festival, London, United Kingdom, Black Star International Film Festival, Accra Ghana, The South African International Film Festival, Johannesburg, South Africa, Africa international Film Festival, Lagos Nigeria, and Inshort Film Festival in Lagos, Nigeria.

Pius Okaba’s role as a witch hunter in the most anticipated Czech fairy tail film of all time Princezna Zakletá V Čase (Princess Lost In Time) which is expected to be released in cinemas across Europe in March 2020 has made him a household name in the acting scene in Europe. Although, his appearance on Berlin Tag Und Nacht, a daily series on German television RTL II was a highlight of his acting career in Germany. He is currently working on his latest film which will be released in the fall of 2021.

Awards

Milan, Italy.

The African Diaspora Cinema Festival - Best Short Film 2019 (Winner).

Lagos, Nigeria.

AFRIFF Globe Award - Best Nigerian Film 2019 (Nominee).

Accra, Ghana.

Blackstar Film Festival - Best Narrative Film 2019 (Nominee).

London, United Kingdom

I Will Tell International Film Festival - Best Short Film 2019 (Nominee).

Johannesburg, South Africa.

Rapidlion Film Festival - Best Short Film 2019 (Nominee).

FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS

Pius Okaba offers consultation services and production for film and television. He is experienced in various field such as production, format buying, post-production, studio development, equipment sourcing as well as location and licensing. Over the years, he has built an extensive network in the industry in Africa, Europe and the United States. His ability to make things happen within a flash has earned him industry credibility.

CURRENT PROJECT

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My objective is to promote the afro-cosmopolitan culture in Berlin (Germany’s capital), and to create an opportunity for people of colour to tell their own stories.

“Berlin is among the most diverse cities in Europe, with people from various walks of life, and the afro-culture is going through a phase of cultural appreciation. If you walk the streets of Berlin, you would hear afrobeat music and you would smell the aroma of African spices from a distance. There has been a cultural shift, and right now, Africa is in focus.