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Candice Onyeama

Candice Onyeama

Screenwriter/FilmmakerLondon, United Kingdom
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Candice Onyeama

Candice Onyeama

Screenwriter/FilmmakerLondon, United Kingdom
Professions
  • Film Director
  • Screenwriter
  • Film Producer
LevelSenior
About me
Candice is a screenwriter and filmmaker based in London . Her shorts have screened on television and international festivals around the world. Her debut short film HUSH featured in publications including Afro Punk and is included in the British Council’s film directory. It was acquired for distribution by Little Dot Studio’s online channel Tall Tales and the U.S online network Tribe TV. Her follow up short Once An old Lady sat on My Chest was acquired for distribution by HerFlix. Candice has been commissioned to write and make work for organisations including the BFI Network, Orchid Cancer Charity, Into Film and CIC Media. She is a member of Director’s UK and the BAFTA Crew. She is currently a freelance screenwriter on the BBC Earth factual programme Deadly Disasters.
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Projects
  • Uncle Mike
    Uncle MikeOrchid's new short film 'Uncle Mike' tells the story of a young man and his mentor; and the impact prostate cancer has on their relationship. Directed by Neil Anwhan Written by Candice Onyeama For more information, visit www.orchid-cancer.org.uk
  • BORN AGAIN
    BORN AGAINA magical realism film set in London, ‘Born Again’ follows Nwa, a British Nigerian woman tormented by her inability to have children. However, a transformative baptism leads her on an unusual journey and offers her a chance to rebirth herself.
  • Letter To My Unpresented Self
    Letter To My Unpresented SelfA commissioned short by Orchid charity on prostate cancer
  • My Voice
    My VoiceA commissioned short for Into Film -10 year old football enthusiast Demi struggles with a speech impediment and desperately searches for a way to approach a group of boys in the middle of a football game.
  • Once An Old Lady Sat On My Chest
    Once An Old Lady Sat On My ChestA young woman is forced to deal with her identity crises when a mysterious old lady squats on her chest.
  • HUSH
    HUSHA British Nigerian family, fragmented by their personal struggles tries to come to terms with their youngest daughters mutism.
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Projects credited in
  • BTS stills of the short film 'Born Again' by Candice Onyeama
    BTS stills of the short film 'Born Again' by Candice OnyeamaHad an amazing experience being part of the phenomenal crew on this short film. #BornAgain @bfinetwork Director: @candiceonyeama Proucer: @_nicolagregory DOP: @korsshan Casting Director: @heatherbastencasting BTS stills: @yanabinaev
  • Social Media Collaboration
    Social Media CollaborationResponsible for planning, implementing and monitoring Genesis Child Films Social Media strategy to increase brand awareness and improve marketing efforts.
  • HUSH
    HUSHA British Nigerian family, fragmented by their personal struggles tries to come to terms with their youngest daughters mutism. Screenings / Awards [AWARD WINNER] UDADA Film Festival // Kajiado, Kenya [AWARD WINNER] Best Short Film, British Urban Film Festival 2017 // London, UK AFRIFF // Lagos, Nigeria - West African Premier BRITISH URBAN FILM FESTIVAL // London, UK - UK Premier BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE // London, UK ENCOUNTERS FILM FESTIVAL // Bristol, UK REEL SISTERS // New York, NY SHORTS ON
Work history
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    ScreenwriterCIC Media
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    Freelance Screenwriter
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    FilmmakerInto Film
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    Writing, directing and producing a short narrative film My Voice featuring and aimed at young people.
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Skills
  • Script Writer
  • Production
  • Directing Film
  • Screenwriting
  • Video Scriptwriting
  • Short Films
  • Digital Film
  • Filmmaking
  • Brand Films
  • Film Production
  • Copywriting