Nollywood Makes History with Groundbreaking Film Production ‘Plan C,’ Shot on Sony Venice 2 Camera in Africa
In a momentous stride forward, a collaboration of production studios has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of principal photography for the comedy film ‘Plan C,’ using the groundbreaking Sony Venice 2 camera. This historic achievement marks the first-ever usage of the Sony Venice 2 camera in Africa, renowned for its exceptional contribution to major Hollywood blockbusters such as ‘Avatar,’ ‘Black Panther,’ and ‘Maverick.’
Directed by the talented Samuel ‘Bigsam’ Olatunji, ‘Plan C’ boasts an impressive cast of Nollywood stars, including Nkem Owoh, Akin Lewis, Yvonne Jegede, Bimbo Akintola, Faithia Balogun, Uzor Arukwe, Frank Donga, and many others. This ensemble of esteemed actors adds their brilliance to the film’s captivating narrative.
‘Plan C’ presents an uproarious comedy that enthralls audiences from the very first scene until the final frame. The story revolves around an engaged couple, Tishe and Nnamdi, a mischievous sister, eccentric parents from both sides, and a group of zany friends who create non-stop entertainment throughout the film.
Tishe’s father is the owner of one of Nigeria’s largest real estate firms, while Nnamdi’s father is a prominent land speculator. The potential merger of their businesses could result in a major conglomerate. To secure the future of their companies and cement their long-standing friendship, both men resolve to coerce their eligible children into an arranged union. However, the couple harbors alternative plans. Nnamdi dreams of becoming a film producer and wants no part in his father’s business or the planned wedding. Fearing the loss of his inheritance if he opposes the wedding, Nnamdi devises a scheme to be kidnapped on the day of the wedding. His intention is to be ransomed and use the money to start a new life far away.
Unbeknownst to Nnamdi, Tishe has a similar plan in protest against the forced union. She plans to stage her own kidnapping, implicating Nnamdi, his dubious friends, and his career choices. In her mind, this scheme will prove that Nnamdi is not suitable husband material and will set her on a course to take over her father’s company. Each party enlists their respective friends to execute their plans, but from the outset, everything goes horribly awry.
Tishe’s friends accidentally kidnap the couple en route to the wedding, causing panic among Nnamdi’s friends as they witness his abduction. With Plan A failing, they resort to Plan B, kidnapping Tishe and her friends. However, to their astonishment, a Plan C emerges when real kidnappers led by the notorious Ossai abduct everyone involved!
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Meanwhile, both families have alerted the police, initiating a search for the missing bride and groom. Tishe and Nnamdi realize they are in grave danger, as the identity of the kidnappers remains unknown to them and their friends. Now, it falls upon the couple’s friends and mischievous sister to unite forces and orchestrate a near-impossible escape.
With its seamless blend of comedy and depth, ‘Plan C’ is a testament to Nollywood’s capability to create compelling stories. Director Bigsam shares his enthusiasm for the ambitious project, acknowledging its significant investment of resources:
“Plan C is the kind of story that Nollywood can take pride in. It combines comedy with a rich narrative, technical finesse, and remarkable performances that will captivate viewers from the opening scene to the very end. We meticulously crafted the layers of this film because its grand scale has inspired us to plan a sequel.”
‘Tribitat,’ a leading real estate company helmed by Tony Kolawole (Aspire), Emmanuel Abikoye, and Gbenga Adeleke, wholeheartedly supports ‘Plan C.’ Tribitat serves as the parent company of Billionaire Realtors Group, contributing substantial backing to the film.
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‘Plan C’ is currently in post-production and is expected to be ready for release in the coming months. The team is also making preparations for color grading in Hollywood. The film is slated for a theatrical run before its debut on various video-on-demand (VOD) platforms.
Executive production for ‘Plan C’ is handled by Heavyweight Studios, led by Samuel ‘Bigsam’ Olatunji, alongside LizzyJay Production, Abazee Production, and Bianca Ugo Studios.
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Yvonne Jegede, an acclaimed Nollywood actress, serves as an associate producer for the project.
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Seunmanuel Faleye is a brand and communications strategist. He is a covert writer and an overt creative head. He publishes Apple’s Bite International Magazine.
