Busted Life is a 2014 drama about two African immigrants, Femi and Uzor, whose friendship is tested while living in the United States.[1] The film is based on a true story by the producer Austin Chima[2] and depicts a tale of a drug cartel.[3] The film's principal photography began in early 2010[4] but as of 2014 has completed post production. Black Magic Tim[5] served as cinematographer[6] and has been involved with the success of several other Nollywood USA films.[7][8] The film is making its festival and limited theatrical releases across the globe.
| Busted Life | |
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| Directed by | Bayo Akinfemi |
| Produced by | Austin Chima |
| Starring | Ramsey Nouah Chet Anekwe Sarah Fasha |
| Cinematography | Black Magic Tim |
Production company | Chima Movie Empire |
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| Countries | Nigeria United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Ramsey Nouah as Uzor
- Chet Anekwe as Femi
- Sarah Fasha as Sheryl
- Ron Bush as Chief Scott
- Pascal Atuma as The Clerk
- Koby Maxwell as Mr. Max
Nominations
edit- 2014 NAFCAwards: Best Drama Diaspora Film[9]
Awards
editReferences
edit- ^ "Busted Life Nollywood". Golden Icons. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
- ^ "M2 Show with Austin Chima and Busted Life". Youtube.
- ^ "A True Life Story by Austin Chima". Nigerian Films.com. Archived from the original on 2014-12-17.
- ^ "Busted Life True Story". The Nigerian Voice.
- ^ "Busted Life Overview". BlackMagicTim.com.
- ^ "Black Magic Tim and Nollywood". Golden Icons.
- ^ "Paparazzi Eye in the dark Statewide Theatrcial Release". Shadow and Act. Archived from the original on 2014-10-17.
- ^ "Nollywood in the USA". The Washington Post.
- ^ "Nominations". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
- ^ "Winners and Nominees 2014 Nafca Awards". Nafca Awards 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-10-17. Retrieved 2014-10-12.
- ^ "Winners List". BJRworld. Archived from the original on 2014-10-17. Retrieved 2014-10-12.
- ^ "Nafca Award Winners". NollywoodMindSpace.com.