Steve Gukas is a Nigerian filmmaker renowned for directing socially impactful films such as 93 Days (2016), which chronicles Nigeria's response to the Ebola outbreak, and A Place in the Stars (2014), addressing the issue of counterfeit drugs . He studied Television Production at NTA TV College, Theatre Arts at the University of Jos, and Film Production at the London Film School . As CEO of Natives Filmworks, Gukas co-founded the 'First Features' project to mentor emerging Nigerian directors, producing films like Cake (2022) and Kill Boro (2024) . His work emphasizes storytelling that addresses societal issues, blending entertainment with meaningful narratives.
Primary craft
directing, production
Birth date
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Latest project
The Lost Days
Awards
1 wins, 5 nominations
Honors
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | AMVCA 3 | Best Movie Director | Nominee |
| 2020 | AMVCA 7 | Best Documentary | Nominee |
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Lost Days | crew |
| 2020 |
| AMVCA 7 |
| Best Sound Track |
| Nominee |
| 2020 | AMVCA 7 | Best Television Series (Drama or Comedy) | Nominee |
| 2020 | AMVCA 7 | Best Director | Winner |
0.0 |
2.8 |
| — |
| 2016 | 93 Days | crew | 0.0 | — | ₦50,505,000 |
