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Natives Filmworks and Michelangelo Productions partners with the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, and Aquarian Consult.

Natives Filmworks is proud to announce a new partnership with Michelangelo Productions, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, and Aquarian Consult to expand the First Features Project beyond Nigeria.This next phase marks a major step in opening access to Black storytellers across the world, creating a truly global platform for emerging voices and strengthening collaboration between Africa and the diaspora.
Alfred Atalor
April 2, 2026
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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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Awards & Recognition

Kill Boro: Soundtrack Nomination Announcement

This nomination is a testament to the brilliance of the feature film and its captivating score.
Alex Johnson
March 20, 2024
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The school Nollywood built: How new Nigerian filmmakers got their groove on

A new initiative is introducing training and mentoring to Nollywood, an industry long known for its do-it-yourself resourcefulness.
Wilfred Okiche
March 10, 2024
5 min read
Festivals & Screenings

Rita Dominic-Anosike, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Michelle Dede Steal Hearts at “Love and Life” Screening

The First Features project, a collaboration between Native Filmworks and Michelangelo Productions, hosted the private screening of “Love and Life” in an evening filled with glamour, anticipation, and cinematic brilliance.
BellaNaija
December 15, 2023
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