WE ARE NOT NEW TO THIS… just reintroducing ourselves 🤭
We are Sozo, a team that lives for stories, big or small. The kind you feel, remember, relate to and always come back to.
For over 14 years, we have created, collaborated, and captured moments that matter and we are just getting started.
If you have been watching, this is your sign to do more than wach, get in touch.
If you are new here, welcome!!
So, let's get to know each other better. What is your name and what do you do?
On the path of redemption, conscience tipping on the balance, racing against time, everything is on the line…
Tokunbo is coming ! Even deadlocks breathe…!
@gideonokeke.ng is Tokunbo in the action flick to be directed by the Two Time AMVCA best director @ramseynouah and Produced by @chrisodeh .
Characters reveal coming soon!
#Tokunbo
#Tokunbothemovie
Sozo Films and her sister company - Story Story - have been a part of many incredible films and this week, some of these films got nominated for the AMVCA Season 9!
CHOKE:
Best Movie West Africa
Best Actor in a Drama/TV series
Best Writer
On Your Own:
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama
Bride Price:
Best Indigenous Language in a Drama/TV series (Igbo)
Aki and Pawpaw:
Best Actor in a Comedy
It's been a long journey to this point and with your help, we hope to crown it with more wins! 🏆
SWIPE📌📌
SOME STORIES ARE SO TIMELESS -so good, they deserve a second life! Today, we aere celebrating legendary Nollywood classics that were remade for a new generation and produced by our oga at the top @chrisodeh ? Oh and you can make it a weekend binge by catching them on Netflix.
1. Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story
Originally Rattlesnake (1995), remade in 2020. The gripping tale of Ahanna Okolo, a young man thrown into the brutal world of armed robbery after a painful childhood. A Nollywood classic that defined crime drama and emotional storytelling.
2. Aki and Pawpaw
Released in 2002, remade in 2021. The hilarious adventures of two mischievous troublemakers whose chemistry and chaos still crack us up till today. A true comedy legend!
3. Nneka the Pretty Serpent
Originally released in 1994, remade in 2020. The iconic story of beauty, power, and the dangerous price of a serpent spirit. A supernatural masterpiece that helped shape Nollywood’s spiritual thriller genre.
Which remake did you enjoy more or do you prefer the originals? Drop your thoughts below! 👇
A SPECIAL SHOUT OUT to the storytellers behind the camera, the dreamers behind the scenes, the creatives who give their time, energy, sleep, and heart to bring stories to life. We join the world to say Happy Filmmakers Day.
People often see the final frame, but not the long nights, the endless retakes, the sacrifices, the teamwork, the passion, and the quiet moments that make the magic possible.
Today, we celebrate every filmmaker, every crew member, every creative mind, and every person bold enough to tell stories that move people, inspire change, and preserve moments forever.
Here is to the filmmakers who continue to create, despite the challenges.The world feels more alive because of your stories.
Happy Filmmakers Day 🥳💃
Mention the filmmaker(s) you want to celebrate .
The Shot Vs The Edit 🎬
A Step by Step guide to creating this “talking frame” effect as a beginner filmmaker on a budget.
Here is the process:
Step 1. Film your scene with a real frame hanging on the wall. Try to keep the wall clean and evenly lit so compositing becomes easier later.
Step 2. Take a clear photo of the empty frame. Make sure the angle matches the camera shot perfectly because this image will be used for the AI generation.
Step 3. Use ChatGPT to help create a detailed prompt.
Describe the exact character, movement, mood, and style you want inside the frame while keeping the frame itself completely still. Here is the exact prompt we used :
“Generate an image to video prompt for this frame. Maintain the lighting and overall colour mood. The frame should be intact and only the character on the green camo should talk and say this line: ‘it seems the network is bad.’”
Step 4. Upload the frame image and prompt into Grok AI. Generate a video where only the character moves inside the frame.
Step 5. Open CapCut and import your original footage.
Duplicate the footage so you have two layers.
Remove the background from the top layer.
This creates separation between the foreground subject and the background wall.
Place the AI-generated clip between both layers.
This makes the animated character appear naturally inside the real frame.
Step 6. Match the clips by Adjusting:
• brightness
• contrast
• shadows
• color grading
until the generated clip matches the lighting of the real scene.
PS: The secret to creating realistic AI edits is not just the generation. But the layering, lighting, and making the effect feel invisible.
Lagos traffic got nothing on a filmmakers mind 😅
Which one of these thoughts has been living rent free in your mind?
Tag a filmmaker friend ☺️
#filmmakers
SOME STORIES ARE NOT EASY TO TELL, BUT THEY MUST BE TOLD.
This documentary took us into a secluded community, where we encountered lives shaped by resilience, strength, and realities many don’t see. Stories of people living with leprosy, stories that deserve to be heard, understood, and remembered.
We believe documentaries are more than visuals, they are voices. And our mission is to innovate, impact, and inspire through every frame we create.
At Sozofilms, we don’t just show up with cameras, we show up with intention. We go the extra mile, no matter the location, no matter the conditions, because every story matters. From the smallest details to the widest angles, from quiet moments to powerful emotions, we are committed to telling stories with depth, honesty, and excellence.
If you’re looking to tell stories that matter, stories that move people and create real impact, we’re here for it.
HELLO MAYYY 🥳
Nice to meet you. Seems May is for fresh starts, fresh energy and bigger visions.
And as we step into a new month, we are also celebrating our people, the incredible team at Sozo. Happy Workers’ Day to the ones who show up, put in the work, and make the magic happen every single time 🥳 we love and appreciate you!!
So, think what we can do for you and send us that email.
Oh and if you have been sitting on that idea… this is your sign ☺️
We are only an email or DM away...
HAPPY NEW MONTH 🥳💃
