Frankie Ogar is a Nigerian filmmaker acclaimed for his work on the "A Soldier’s Story" franchise. He wrote, directed, and executive produced the first installment in 2015, which garnered multiple awards, including Best Director at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards and Best Cinematographer at the BON Awards. Ogar's background includes a Master of Arts in Media Production from Birmingham City University. He has honed his craft through advanced cinematography training with renowned professionals and has gained industry experience with BBC3 and Aquila TV in the UK. The sequel, "A Soldier’s Story 2: Return from the Dead," released in December 2020, featured international actors such as Eric Roberts and John Vogel. The film was distributed in North America by Lionsgate, marking a significant milestone for Nollywood's global reach.
Primary craft
directing, production
Birth date
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Latest project
A Soldier's Story 2: Return from the Dead
Awards
0 wins, 1 nominations
Honors
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | AMVCA 4 | Best Picture Editor | Nominee |
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | A Soldier's Story 2: Return from the Dead | crew |
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| 2021 | A Soldier's Story 2: Return from the Dead | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2015 | A Soldier’s Story | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2015 | A Soldier’s Story | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
