We asked Sundance filmmakers to keep a diary of their working life. C.J. Obasi ('Mami Wata') reflects on his film's selection as Nigeria's submission to the 2024 Oscars.
As part of our yearlong series on Sundance filmmakers, The Independents, we asked participants to keep a diary of their working life and submit an accompanying self-portrait. Today's diary is from C.J. Obasi , who reflects on his movie's selection as Nigeria's submission for the international film category at the 2024 Oscars.
My passport should be arriving with my U.K. visa today or tomorrow. And I have to finalize plans at home for my travel to Paris this week. In the coming weeks and months, I’ll be in France, Switzerland, Germany, Tunisia, England, Scotland and back to France before I call it a year and return home to Cotonou. Staying away from family, especially my son, is tough. Luckily, my partner, who is my producer, understands and goes with me, as well a lot of trips herself.