Over ₦8 million has been made from “The Weekend”, the first independently produced Nollywood film to premiere at New York’s Tribeca Film Festival.
It was announced in an official statement, issued by the film’s distributor, Filmone Entertainment, that the film, which was directed by Nollywood filmmaker, Daniel Oriahi has earned over ₦ 8 million in ticket sales at the cinemas.
The post read: Smashing records one week at a time. The Weekend had grossed over 8 million Naira at the box office. Thank you for your love and support towards this incredible movie. Don’t miss out- watch now in all cinemas.”
Another feat achieved earlier this year is that, the film which was produced by Uche Okocha of Trino Motion Pictures, was selected for the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival in New York.
On the main story that surrounds this psychological thriller, an orphaned woman yearning for a sense of belonging, visits her fiance’s seemingly perfect family, only to uncover their dark secrets.
Movie stars featured in the film are Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Bucci Franklin, Meg Otanwa, Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey, Gloria Anozie-Young and Damilola Ogunsi.
