THE JURY Our Experts
Nicole Amarteifio
Film Director
Nicole Amarteifio
Film DirectorNicole Amarteifio is a Ghanaian-American film director, producer, and screenwriter. She created the award winning series, An African City, that was released on YouTube in March 2014. Amarteifio was named one of OkayAfrica 100 Women and has been called "the Shonda Rhimes of Ghana" by Marie Claire Magazine. Her first feature film, BEFORE THE VOWS, premiered at the New York African Film Festival and her short film, BABY SOMETHING, premiered at the American Black Film Festival. Most recently, Nicole was one of the writers of The Best Man: The Final Chapters for Peacock. The series went on to be nominated for a 2023 NAACP Image Award and was the first original project for the streamer to land in Nielsens Streaming Series Top 10.
Omoladun Adenuga
Writer & Filmmaker
Omoladun Adenuga
Writer & FilmmakerOmoladun is a writer and filmmaker passionate about storytelling. With over a decade experience, she has worked on several shorts, features and commercials. Notable titles include Silence, Strain, The Olive, Battleground, Battleground: final showdown. She is determined to tell impactful African stories.
Tony Asankomah
Film Critic, Creative Writer, Founder
Tony Asankomah
Film Critic, Creative Writer, FounderTony Asankomah is a multifaceted individual who wears the hats of a film critic, creative writer, and visionary behind GhMoviefreak.com – Ghana's foremost platform for film reviews and promotions. With an unwavering passion for the cinematic arts and a strong belief in the potential of Ghana's film industry, Tony has solidified his position as a dedicated cinephile. GhMoviefreak.com was conceived with a clear mission: to create a digital haven that fosters the appreciation and advancement of film, cinema, and theatre culture within Ghana. Through his contributions to reviews and insightful film-related articles on various online platforms, Tony has firmly established himself as a prominent figure in Ghana's film critique landscape and a valuable participant in cinematic discourse. He's currently Ghana's only Tomatometer-approved critic. Balancing his artistic pursuits with a solid educational foundation in computing and marketing, Tony is also the driving force behind Xscape Digital Consult, a startup specializing in tailored digital content creation and development. This venture reflects his commitment to innovation and harnessing the power of technology to amplify creative endeavours. On this background, Tony founded GhMoviecon, a captivating convention-style event that stands as a testament to his commitment. GhMoviecon focuses on the captivating realms of film and film technology, providing a unique space for enthusiasts to gather and celebrate their shared love for the silver screen. Tony's dedication to his craft and GhMoviefreak.com's remarkable impact hasn't gone unnoticed. The platform received nominations for both the "Best New Blog" and "Best Emerging Niche Blog" categories at the esteemed 2016 Ghana Blogging & Social Media Awards. Not stopping there, GhMoviefreak.com achieved the pinnacle of success by securing the top spot in the "Best Blog" category during the 2018 edition of the awards.
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Gaurang Bhat
Producer
Gaurang Bhat
ProducerGaurang Bhat is an independent producer based in Los Angeles, CA. Currently working at the Picture Production Company, he specializes in producing trailers, TV spots, and social media content for major studios including Paramount, Universal, and Disney+.
Mpho Ramathuthu
Writer/ Producer
Mpho Ramathuthu
Writer/ ProducerMpho Ramathuthu is a Script writer and Producer from South Africa. She has over fifteen year experience in the film and television industry. She has worked in training institutions such as The Scriptwriting Institute and Script-to-Screen in Indigenous Languages. She continues to provide training in Scriptwriting and motion picture in different cinema workshops. Mpho is the founder and Creative Producer of the “Breaking Borders Project” (African Women in Film Project), a cross border film slate by African women. She has Co-Produced a Zulu Musical Feature Film called “She is King” in 2017 which has been screened in different film festival across the globe. Her recent works also include an award-winning Short Film “Ibala” and Piet’s Sake 2 Feature Film. She is currently producing a South Africa/ Nigeria Co-Production Feature Film called Inhlawulo (Damages). Mpho has been a jury member and participated in a number of International Film Festivals including the “Africa Film Festival New York” (America), “Durban international film Festival (South Africa), Accra Indie Filmfest (Ghana), “International Images Film Festival for Women” (Zimbabwe) and the 2021 Berlin Co-Production Market (virtual Edition).
