Desmond Ovbiagele is a Nigerian filmmaker who transitioned from a decade-long career in investment banking to pursue his passion for cinema. He wrote, produced, and co-directed his debut feature film, Render to Caesar (2014), a crime thriller that screened at FESPACO and the Pan African Film Festival, earning accolades such as Best Original Screenplay at the Nollywood Movies Awards. His second film, The Milkmaid (2020), delves into themes of insurgency and resilience, winning five Africa Movie Academy Awards, including Best Film. The Milkmaid was also Nigeria's official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 93rd Academy Awards.
Primary craft
directing
Birth date
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Latest project
The Milkmaid
Awards
0 wins, 0 nominations
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
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| 2020 | The Milkmaid | crew |
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