asabawood
STUDIOS
Asabawood is a Nigerian indigenous film production company founded in 2021. With focus on telling impactful African stories and empowering emerging creatives, Asabawood aims at transforming the independent filmmaking landscape in Africa.
Meet the facilitators
Meet the facilitators
IRON CONDEMN A documentary film by Asabawood.
Synopsis:
Across Enugu landfills, displaced children scavenge recyclable materials to survive — cooking, sleeping, and laboring in mountains of waste. This intimate documentary showcases the impact of their work and the struggle that sustains them in a world that discards both trash and people.
Director's Statement
"This documentary isn't just about hardship; it's about the extraordinary strength found in the most desperate circumstances, the fragile bonds of community forged in adversity, and the unwavering pursuit of dignity against all odds. Iron Condemn not only exposes the injustices faced by these children but also to ignite a fervent desire for change, inspiring viewers to recognize the humanity in every individual, regardless of their circumstances" - Offie Darlington
Iron Condemn Still
Iron Condemn Still
AYELE (Micro)
Synopsis:
A man grieves the wife lost during childbirth, leaving him with their daughter, Ayele, named for her mother. Ayele's presence becomes a balm to his wounded heart, a beacon of hope in a desolate world. But fate strikes again, taking Ayele too soon. Now, the man embarks on a journey of healing, clinging to the memories they shared. Will he find solace in the love they built, or will the darkness of loss consume him?
GHETTO JAGABAN (2023)
Synopsis:
Clara a young faithful and dedicated Christian, made her way into the university only to realize that it's a survival of the fittest; but couldn't give up who she is. Life becomes so challenging to Clara that she could no longer pay her school fees nor take care of her poor mother but the worse happened after she was raped. Maria a naughty girl who believes in "use what you have to get what you don't have" took Clara's misfortunes as an advantage to decoy her into prostitution. Clara was however, enjoying the wayward lifestyle until she ventured into JERUSALEM; a notorious GHETTO in the western part of the city where "danger" was a regular prompt. Clara was lucky to escape from Sargent, a frustrated hooligan who almost kidnapped her the first day she stepped into the ghetto but consequentially; her quest for vengeance landed her into trouble as confusion and danger were her best opportunities. After a near death experience, Clara realized her mistakes and regretted not sticking to her old mother's advice; though it was almost too late.
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ASABAWOOD ACCELERATOR MASTERCLASS 1.0
Collins Aharanwa
Tolulope Odebunmi
Offie Darlington
Amos Guzman
Gift Rogers
Izu Okafor
We are Asabawood. We tell our stories through tiny lenses: the world views in big screens.
Offie Darlington Chidera Known as Mr. Darlington represents Asabawood at the 2024 National Film and Television Summit at Legend Hotels, Ikeja Lagos State. 28th August 2024.