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Sundance 2021: Nigerian movie ‘Lizard’ wins Grand Jury Prize ‘Lizard’ is the first Nigerian production in the Sundance Festival’s history to win the Grand Jury Prize in the short film category. ADVERTISEMENT History was made at Tuesday night’s Sundance Film Festival Awards ceremony. ‘Lizard’, Nigeria’s only Sundance 2021 submission, became the first Nigerian production in the festival’s history to win the Grand Jury Prize in the short film category. Produced by Akinola Davies Jr., the movie tells the story of a 9-year-old girl who gets thrown out of Sunday school for her unusual abilities. The film, which was set in Lagos in the 90s, star child actor, Pamilerin Ayodedeji alongside Osayi Uzamere, Charles Etubiebi, and Rita Edward. ....
Views: Visits 49 ‘Lizard’ a Nigerian production has made history as the first Nigerian production at the Sundance Festival’s history to win the Grand Jury Prize in short film category. ‘Lizard’ which was Nigeria’s only Sundance 2021 submission, at the Sundance Film Festival Awards ceremony, tells the story of a 9-year-old girl who gets thrown out of Sunday school for her unusual abilities. The film, which was set in Lagos in the 90s, star child actor, Pamilerin Ayodedeji alongside Osayi Uzamere, Charles Etubiebi, and Rita Edward. ‘Lizard’ was co-written by brothers, Akinola and Wale Davies, the latter being one of the members of the rap duo, Show Dem Camp. He also doubled as co-producer alongside Rachel Dargavel. ....