Sobe Charles Umeh
Sobechukwu Charles Umeh, professionally credited as Sobe Charles Umeh is a Nigerian film producer and director, he is best known for producing and directing Bad Drop, featuring Stan Nze and Kalu Ikeagwu,[1] as well as the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice (AMVCA) winning movie Amonye Bu Onye.[2]
Sobe Charles Umeh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sobechukwu Charles Umeh Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria |
| Occupation | movie producer, director, cinematographer |
| Years active | 2010 – present |
Early life
Umeh was born in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria, to civil servant parents, Sir and Lady Elias Umeh. His father retired as a director of Education, while his mother retired as a Principal. He is the last of six children.
Personal life
In 2014, Umeh married Isioma Concilia.
Career
Umeh began his film-making career with his debut short film Tale of Sorrow which he produced and directed. He relocated to Glasgow, Scotland where he worked with Next Step initiative Scotland to produce a short film on climate change titled My Duty which he wrote, produced and directed. After completing his master's degree programme in 2014 Umeh relocated to Nigeria where he started his Film production company 1st Rate Pictures.[3] In 2015 he co-produced his first feature-length film Bad Drop, with Actor/Producer Stan Nze, which also served as his feature length Directorial Debut.[4] The film went ahead to win several nominations, and also won the award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Best of Nollywood Awards in 2015.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Notes | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Tale of Sorrow | Director | Short Film | |
| 2012 | My Duty | Producer/Director | Short Film | |
| 2015 | 2Broken | Assistant Director | Feature Film | |
| 2015 | Bad Drop | Won Best Film In Comedy at the Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF) 2015, actor Kalu Ikeagu also won Best Supporting Actor at the 2015 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in this Movie | Director/Producer | Feature Film |
| 2015 | On The Brink | Special Jury Award Best Feature Film (Nollywood) Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) 2017 | Director | Feature Film |
| 2016 | How Not To Fall In Love | Executive Producer, Producer and Director | Feature Film | |
| 2016 | Gone Grey | Executive Producer and Director | Feature Film | |
| 2016 | Virgin Bride | Director | Feature Film | |
| 2016 | Amonye Bu Onye | Best Indigenous Movie: African Movies Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA)2017 | Director | Feature Film |
| 2017 | Surrogate | Director | Feature Film | |
| 2017 | At Your Service | Director | Feature Film | |
| 2017 | High Stake | Director | Feature Film | |
| 2017 | 5th Floor | Director | Feature Film | |
| 2017 | Back Up Wife | Director | Feature Film | |
| 2017 | The Patient | Featuring Ini Edo and Seun Akindele | Director | Feature Film |
| 2017 | Love and Cancer | Director | Feature Film | |
| 2018 | Finding Eden | Director | Feature Film | |
| 2018 | Intense Motive | Post Production | Producer/Director | Feature Film |
| 2018 | Akudo | Post Production | Director | Feature Film |
| 2016 | The People | Post Production | Director | TV Series |
| 2018 | Lovers and Sinners | Post Production | Director | TV Series |
| 2018 | Good To Go | Post Production | Director | Feature Film |
References
- Izungu, Chimduga (20 May 2015). "Bad Drop: Mary Lazarus, Kalu Ikeagwu's upcoming movie gets premiere date". PulseNG. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
- "AMVCA 2017 Complete List of Winners". DSTV. Lagos, Nigeria. 4 March 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
- Iwuala, Amarachukwu (4 January 2016). "Behind The Scene Photos And Preview Of Bad Drop". 360nobs. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
- "Bad Drop The Movie". The Nigerian Voice. Lagos, Nigeria. 20 May 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
- "Best of Nollywood Awards 2015: See Full List of Winners". PulseNG. Lagos, Nigeria. 20 May 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2018.