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How “A Place In The Stars” A Film I Almost Didn’t Finish, Made It To Netflix.

Making A Place In The Stars is the hardest thing I have done in my whole life. What started as a film scheduled to be finished in 6 months from start to finish ended up taking over 7 years to complete. In many ways, I am still paying for making the film.
Steve Gukas
May 25, 2021
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Box Office & Streaming

‘Living in Bondage: Breaking Free’ Premiers on Netflix

The Nigerian blockbuster sequel, “Living in Bondage: Breaking Free,” is set to premiere on the American streaming platform, Netflix. Diaspora viewers now have the opportunity to see the epic movie.
Ferdinand Ekechukwu
February 4, 2020
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News Reports

Living In Bondage: Breaking Free premiere

If you were at Filmhouse Cinema Lekki in Lagos for the premiere of Living In Bondage: Breaking Free, you will appreciate the great cast and sheer creativity employed by the director in telling the epic story.
BusinessDayNG-Obinna Emelike
September 16, 2019
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Awards & Recognition

First Features Project Earns Four AMAA 2025 Nominations, Celebrating the Future of African Cinema

Celebrating a proud milestone for Native Filmworks and Michelangelo Productions as the First Features Project earns four nominations at the Africa Movie Academy Awards — a testament to the power of mentorship, creativity, and bold storytelling.
Sylvia Omaido Peter
December 10, 2025
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NTA, Natives Filmworks and Innovative Television Kontent Sign Deal To Remake Cock Crow At Dawn

The exclusive co-production deal signed October 6, 2025, will see NTA, Natives Filmworks, headed by Steve Gukas and Dimbo Atiya’s ITK collaborate to produce an initial 104 episodes of Cock Crow At Dawn.
Alfred Atalor
October 3, 2025
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Film Announcememnt

Exploring Family and Redemption

The Lost Days, produced by Steve Gukas, Dotun Olakunri, and Chioma Ezeani, and directed by Wingonia Ikpi, is a Prime Video family drama that follows Chisom, a successful businesswoman in remission from lymphoma, as she seeks reconciliation with her estranged ex-lover and son....
Adedamola Adedayo
July 30, 2025
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