Pascal Amanfo is a Nigerian film director, based primarily in the Ghana film industry.[3]
Pascal Amanfo | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 31[1][2] |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Director, screenwriter |
Early life and education
Amanfo is a native of Awo Omamma in Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State, south-eastern Nigeria. His mother is from the Esan tribe of Edo State, south-south region of Nigeria.[4]
Career
In an interview on The Delay Show Ghana (2014), Amanfo described AMAA award-winning actor, Adjetey Anang as "every director's dream", particularly for his versatility and diligence to acting profession.[5] In 2014, he was listed as one of the top Nigerian film directors by Pulse.[6] In a 2014 interview with Vanguard (Nigeria), Nollywood actress, Sharon Francis described Amanfo as a mentor, who deserve the praise for his tutorship in her quest for stardom.[7] Top Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson speaking on being discovered by Amanfo, stated that he is "one of the top directors in Ghana" and has a way of making difficult situations seem effortless for crew members while on set.[8][9] In 2011, Amanfo directed Single Six, starring Yvonne Okoro and John Dumelo.[10] In 2013, Amanfo caused a cinematic stir in Nigeria and Ghana, when his film Boko Haram debut. The film was subsequently restricted by Ghanaian authorities and was a flop in Nigeria even though the title was changed to Nation under Siege.[11] Amanfo released a trailer for Purple Rose (2014) that stars Nse Ikpe Etim. The film is surrounded on the life of an inquisitive journalist.[12] In 2015, BellaNaija described Amanfo's If Tomorrow never Comes as a decent effort in comparison to his previous film. It praised the cinematography, visual effects and sound used in the film.[13]
Personal life
Amanfo is a practicing Christian. In 2015, he disclosed that he will be concentrating on living a life that pleased God.[14]
Filmography
- Sin city
- Bed of Roses
- Open Scandals
- Family Runs
- Stalemate (as producer)[2]
- My Last Wedding (2009)[2]
- Corporate Maid (2008)[2]
- Single and Married[1]
- Wanna Be[1]
- Grave Yard[1]
- House of Gold (film)
- Letters to My Mother[1]
- The Mystery of Sex[15]
- Purple Rose[16]
- If Tomorrow Never Comes[17]
- Trinity
- Boko Haram[18]
- Husband Shopping[19]
- If You Were Mine[20]
- Stalmate[21]
- Single Six[22]
- 40 Looks Good on You
Accolades
Ghana Movie Awards
- 2011 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Director (Bed of Roses) - nomination[23][24]
- 2012 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Director (Single and Married) - won[25][26]
- 2013 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Writing (House of Gold) - nomination[27][28][29]
- 2013 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Production Design (House of Gold) - nomination
- 2014 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Director (Single, Married and Complicated) - nomination
- 2014 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Writing (Single, Married and Complicated) - nomination
- 2014 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Production Design (Single, Married and Complicated) - nomination
- 2015 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Director (If Tomorrow Never Comes) - nomination
- 2015 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Adapted or Original Screenplay (If Tomorrow Never Comes) - nomination
Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards
- 2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards - Best Original Screenplay (Single Six) - nomination
- 2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards - Best Director (Viewers' Choice) - nomination
- 2013 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards - Best Director (House of Gold) - nomination
Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards
- 2014 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards - Best Writer (Single and Married) - nomination