By Ophaniel Gooding
Acclaimed movie director, Tony Morgan, also known as Nelson Spykes, is set to unveil Sierra Leone’s first feature film, “Fatima My Bride,” at a film industry networking event on 28 January 2023. The event, which will take place at Paradise Garden in Lumley Beach, is focused on discussing ways to make money in the film industry and will feature individuals who have successfully turned a profit in the industry.
Morgan is emphasizing the use of mobile technology in filmmaking, encouraging filmmakers to shoot with mobile phones and focusing on producing films that will appeal to the target audience. The event will also feature a screening of Morgan’s latest film, “Fatima My Bride,” which was shot entirely on an iPhone. The key goal of the event is on how filmmakers can make money in the industry.
In an exclusive interview, Morgan explained that the event is focused solely on the film industry and not the broader entertainment industry. He emphasized that the event’s theme is “we mean business” and that the goal is to bring together actors, producers, and marketers to discuss ways to make money in the film industry.
According to Morgan, the event will showcase individuals who have successfully turned a profit in the film industry, such as a young man who went to the village with a bag of rice and returned with a film. He also stated that the event will not focus on the artistic or cultural aspects of filmmaking, but rather on the financial potential of the industry.
The event will also emphasize the importance of high turnover rates in the film industry and will discourage productions that take years to complete without paying actors and editors. Morgan emphasized that the event is not about making good movies, but about making money. The key discussion point of the event will be the financial potential of the movie industry.
One of the key aspects that Morgan has been pushing for over the past year is the use of technology in filmmaking. He is encouraging filmmakers to leave traditional approaches and shoot with mobile phones, arguing that the technology in smartphones, such as the iPhone, beats that of a camera that costs over $150,000. He is also focusing on producing films that will appeal to the target audience, rather than aiming for the best possible quality.
The networking event will also feature a screening of Morgan’s latest film, “Fatima My Bride,” which was shot entirely on an iPhone, including the sound. The film was completed in just one month, from auditions on December 17th to the final product on January 17th. The movie was filmed in York, Sierra Leone, and the director worked with local actors and producers.
Fatima My Bride is the latest film produced by Nelson. He said the movie is a romantic comedy that was shot entirely on an iPhone, with the exception of a few drone shots. The film was shot in the ancient city of York and features a cast of mostly youthful and inexperienced actors, who were trained by the production team to use the iPhone and other equipment. The final result is a film of high quality, with an excellent sound that was produced entirely on the iPhone.
Morgan also emphasized that the key goal of the event is on how film makers should make film is the industry. He is also planning to train actors and producers to operate cameras and produce good quality films, using the same techniques that have been successful in other West African countries. He is also focusing on recruiting young actors aged 18-24 who have not acted before, and teaching them his style of making money in movies.
Morgan explained that a new approach to filmmaking is being embraced by industry leaders, who are emphasizing the use of mobile technology in the production of movies. The shift towards mobile technology was sparked by the success of the recent film, Dubai Hustle, which was shot entirely on a mobile phone and received widespread praise for its unprecedented picture quality.
According to Nelson, the producer of Dubai Hustle, the key to success in the film industry is to make money, and mobile technology is the key to achieving that goal. The use of mobile phones in the production process has several advantages, including lower costs and increased flexibility. Additionally, the target audience for many films is a youthful population, who are more likely to be familiar with mobile technology and therefore more likely to appreciate the quality of a film shot on a mobile phone.
Nelson further explained that the concept of good and bad acting is a matter of personal preference and that the most important factor in determining the success of a film is the audience’s reaction to it. A handsome leading man or a beautiful leading lady is more likely to be well received by audiences, and this is something that Nelson has taken into account in his approach to casting.
In addition to the use of mobile technology, Nelson has also embraced the concept of monetizing the film industry through various channels, including YouTube. He believes that piracy can be beneficial for a film, as it can help to increase the popularity of the work and create new opportunities for the actors and producers involved.
