As we gear up for Masterclass 5.0, we look back at these moments from masterclass 4.0!
The stories shared, the lessons learned, the experiences gained and the friendships made cannot be quantified in words.
Masterclass 5.0 is coming!
And it promises to be even bigger and better than last year’s masterclass.
If you were a part of MCWCO 4.0, use one word to describe your experience?
And if you weren’t a part of 4.0, 5.0 is here, where will you be?
@ugocreative@oluwaprinz
🎥 : @chibem and pmdthevision
The wait is finally over! Masterclass With Chris Odeh 6.0 is HERE!
Are you an aspiring film producer ready to take your skills to the next level? This is your moment.
100 creatives will be selected for an intensive virtual training, and top finalists will move on to a 7-day, all-expense-paid creative residency led by Chris Odeh and some of Nollywood’s finest.
You would gain real-world production knowledge, build meaningful connections, and find your tribe.
•Feeding •Accommodation. •Materials •Mentorship •All Covered
Since 2020, over 60 alumni have gone through this program, and are now thriving across the industry.
This year, you could be one of them.
✅ Applications are officially 1st - 24th August.
🔗 Hit the link in bio to register now.
#MCWCO6 #ChrisOdehMasterclass #FilmmakersOfAfrica #FilmTraining #Nollywood #CreateWithPurpose #AfricanStorytellers #NextGenProducers #FilmmakingJourney #filmresidency
You asked and we listened!
You can now purchase a copy of BYSA from @amazon for 27 dollars.
Distance is no longer a barrier and you can can now get a copy from anywhere in the world!
What are you waiting for?
Go grab yours now!!!
Click the link in bio to order!
🎬 Think watching movies is just a hobby? Think again.
From spotting continuity errors to analyzing story arcs, your love for films could actually turn into a career path 👀🍿
This #WorkWednesday, we’re spotlighting 6 careers perfect for movie lovers — because passion can absolutely become profession.
Which one could you see yourself doing?
#COAL360 #ChrisOdeh #MovieLovers #WorkWednesday Career
It’s time for another #mondaymotivation
Every powerful story starts with showing up; again and again.
Growth happens when you:
• Keep creating even when it feels messy
• Learn from every failed attempt
• Finish the projects you start
• Stay committed to improving your craft daily
The creatives who stand out are often the ones who refused to stop.
This week, challenge yourself to take one bold step toward your creative goals — write the script, shoot the video, pitch the idea, edit the draft, post the content. Start somewhere.
What’s one creative project you’re refusing to give up on? Drop it in the comments 👇
🎬⚡ 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞!
Can you catch our best selling book- 𝑩𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑺𝒂𝒚 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 at the perfect moment? 👀
Try your luck and share your screenshot if you got it- share via stories with the hashtag #bysa.
Don’t forget to tag us.
#BeforeYouSayAction #Coal360 #Chrisodeh #Bysa games
NEW SERIES ALERT:
🚨 𝕎𝕆ℝ𝕂 𝕎𝔼𝔻ℕ𝔼𝕊𝔻𝔸𝕐 𝕊𝔼ℝ𝕀𝔼𝕊
What if we told you that thing you do for fun… could actually pay you?
Welcome to our 𝕎𝕆ℝ𝕂 𝕎𝔼𝔻ℕ𝔼𝕊𝔻𝔸𝕐 𝕊𝔼ℝ𝕀𝔼𝕊:
1️⃣ 🅷🅾️🅱️🅱️🆈 → 6️⃣ 🅲🅰️🆁🅴🅴🆁🆂 🎬
A space where we break down everyday hobbies and show you how they can translate into real, income-generating opportunities within the creative and film industry.
Because the truth is, your hobby is not random.
It might just be your entry point.
Every week, we’re spotlighting one hobby and unlocking 6 niche career paths you probably didn’t even know existed.
✨ Let’s change how you see your skills.
✨ Let’s turn passion into a pathway.
👇🏾 Now over to you:
What hobbies do you have? Drop them in the comments and let’s see how they can become profitable careers.
And tell us—what hobby should we break down next? We’ll be in the comments.
#Coal360 #Chrisodeh #reading #WorkWednesdays #newseries
🎬 Happy Monday!
Talent is a gift — but growth is a responsibility.
In this new week, we’re choosing to move beyond just being talented to being disciplined, skilled, consistent, and excellent in our work.
Because in this industry, it’s not just what you can do — it’s what you build, sustain, and deliver.
Here’s to showing up, putting in the work, and becoming creatives who are not just gifted, but dependable and impactful.
#Coal360
#Chrisodeh
#MondayMotivations
#Talent
#dothework
For one year, The COALition has been more than a newsletter — it has been a space for voices, ideas, stories, and honest creative conversations.
Today, we’re celebrating the incredible contributing writers who have poured their thoughts, experiences, insights, and creativity into every edition. From bold perspectives to inspiring reflections, your words have helped shape this community and spark meaningful dialogue across the creative industry.
Thank you for lending your voices, sharing your journeys, and building with us, one story at a time.
And yes — our special anniversary edition is now LIVE on Substack! 🎉
Don’t forget to read, share, and subscribe to stay connected to the stories, conversations, and creatives shaping the culture.
Here’s to 1 year of storytelling, impact, and creative community.
Here’s to The COALition at 1.
#TheCOALitionAt1 #COAL360 #Newsletter #NewsletterAnniversary #africancreatives
Welcome to May!
Happy Workers’ Day to the incredible filmmakers, writers, actors, producers, editors, designers, and creatives who pour heart and excellence into every project.
May this month reward your hard work with growth, favor, and unforgettable wins.
It’s a new month filled with Hope and Unlimited Imagination.
#coal360 #may #may1st #workersday #chrisodeh
Newbie Filmmakers…Zoom in 👀🎬
Before you go on your next set, here are some important must-dos you definitely don’t want to miss.
And if you’re an OG… have you fallen victim of any of these on set before? 😭😂
Tell us in the comments below, we know you’ve got stories!
There’s something powerful about taking an idea that once lived only in your mind and shaping it into something people can experience.
From the first spark to the final frame, it’s a journey of intention, creativity, and trust in the process. And somehow, in all of that, something real is created — something that lingers.
