Battle Within, a movie by former Bedford College and University of Bedfordshire student Matthew Jolaosho has been selected as an entry for the “Nollywood” section of the Toronto Film Festival.
Filmed in his home country of Nigeria pre-Covid, Battle Within has since been going through marketing stages and acquisition by Television and online buyers. Matthew has now seen it attract the attention of the Toronto Film Festival (TiFF) and Lift-off global network sessions 2020.
The film is about domestic violence and men’s mental health, a specialist subject for Matthew who currently works within the mental health sector.
Matthew who is Nigerian and British, has great hopes for the overseas market via Nollywood, as the Nigerian film industry is called. He directed the film, it was produced by Imoh Umoren, and the cast included: Nollywood Veteran actor JIDE KOSOKO, JOSEPH MOMODU, BABASEUN FASERU and VALERIE DISH
Matthew joined Bedford College’s much admired South Bank Arts Centre, not least because he “Loves Bedford” and was a regular visitor to the town before signing on for a Foundation Course. He then topped his studies up to a degree – a progression route which so valuable for FE students who want to achieved HE qualifications.
“Bedford College is good environment and a lovely location,” said Matthew.
He also produces music videos. The “Afropop” genre has massive potential.
Find out more about Matthew’s work on his website 27thgeneration.com He lives with his family in Milton Keynes.
Want to become a filmmaker?
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Visit www.ucas.com or call us on 01234 291000 or https://www.bedford.ac.uk/our-courses/subjects/media/media-production-foundation-degree-fda-levels-45
