“Otiti,” a fascinating journey into a Nigerian family’s culture and dysfunction, is now available in the US on the Tubi channel. With the story by Edosio Deleen and screenplay by Chijioke Onuniwe, the drama-thriller follows a seamstress with commitment issues, who takes care of the ailing father, who had abandoned her as a child, while her half-brothers position themselves to take over his property. Clocktower Tax Credits, LLC is the Executive Producer of the film, which was shot and takes place entirely in Nigeria. Gina Castel and Charles Etubiebi star in the production, a drama film directed by Ema Edosio Deleen, a rising star in Nollywood in her second original feature. The film had been available in-flight on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and United Airlines. The Tubi version can be viewed with English subtitles online at https://tubitv.com/movies/100020752/otiti.
“It is exciting to see the fruits of Ema’s labor in vivid color,” Clocktower President Jeff Jacobson noted. “The film earned numerous festival awards and represents Clocktower’s first investment in the African market. The quality of both the acting and production for a small-budget film is just amazing! We look forward to supporting more independent filmmakers by helping them bring their creative visions to life.”
Clocktower has recently agreed to finance and executive produce Edosio Deleen’s next feature, a full-length production entitled “When Nigeria Happens”. It’s a powerful, captivating exploration of the resilience and struggles of Nigeria’s youth, set within the colorful, chaotic cityscape of Lagos. Two passionate dancers from a free-spirited commune must confront harsh societal realities that challenge their love, dreams, and ideals, leading them to an emotional crossroads between the allure of defiance and the heavy cost of compromise. Filming is ongoing, with production set to complete this Summer, and distribution scheduled for Fall of this year.
Clocktower Tax Credits is excited to work with experienced filmmakers to help them bring their creative dreams to the silver screen. Our primary interest is in projects, which generate transferable tax credits. To discuss your film project with us, please call associate Haley Ricker at (978) 793-6694 or email her at HRicker@ClocktowerTC.com.
