Biodun Stephen

• Name — Biodun Stephen Oladigbo • Birth Name — Biodun Stephen • Birthplace — Nigeria • Occupation — Filmmaker and radio presenter • Years Active — 2014–present • Education — * Obafemi Awolowo University • London Film Academy

Biodun Stephen is married. She is an alumna of Obafemi Awolowo University, where she studied philosophy. After-which, she underwent practical film production training at London Film Academy.

Biodun Stephen began her film-making career in 2014 with the release of The Visit. The film was praised for its minimal yet insightful cast, story and originality. It received two nominations at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in Lagos. During an interview with Tribune on various facets of her career, she recalled that acting was her "first love", but didn't have a breakthrough in it hence her decision to improve by attaining new skills abroad. She describes the provision of a platform to communicate with the world as her motivation for delving into film-making. In 2017, Stephen film, Picture Perfect received five nominations, and won two awards at the 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards, for categories best actor in a lead role (Bolanle Ninalowo) and best use of food in a film. She also won best director award at the 2016 Maya Awards (Africa). Speaking to Guardian on the origin of her love stories, Stephen stated "I draw inspiration from my experiences, my pains, my joys, sad moments in my life and in the lives of people around me". For her directorial role in Tiwa's Baggage, she was nominated for best director at 2018 City People Movie Awards. In August 2018, her film Seven and Half Dates was recommended by Guardian as a film to see in the weekend. In an interview with Nigerian Tribune, Stephen recalled that being nominated for AMVCA has been her most accomplished moment, and provided her with the confidence to continue film-making. She describes Emem Isong and Mary Njoku as individuals within the film sector that inspires her. Her artistry in having some form of titular characters has been highlighted by film critics. Aside film-making, Stephen is also a radio personality, where she anchors a weekend show titled Whispers.

• Year — Film — Credited as — Notes • Director — Producer — Writer • 2015 — The Visit — Got 2 nominations at 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. • 2016 — Picture Perfect — Won 2 awards at 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards. • Happy Ending — Starred Lilian Afegbai and Chika Ike • 2017 — Glimpse — Starred Bisola Aiyeola and Okey Uzoeshi. • Tiwa's Baggage — Got nominated for director of the year at 2018 City People Movie Awards. • Sobi's Mystic • Ovy's Voice — Starred Mofe Duncan, Shaffy Bello, Bisola Aiyeola and Uche Ogbodo • Tough Love — Starred Bolaji Ogunmola, Joshua Richard • 2018 — Seven and Half Dates — Screenplay by Joy Isi Bewaji and produced by Toyin Abraham. Starred Mercy Johnson, Ali Nuhu and Jim Iyke. • All Shades of Wrong — Starred Femi Jacobs and Bimbo Ademoye • The Ghost and the Tout — Produced by Toyin Abraham • Ehi's Bitters — Starred Fathia Balogun and Deyemi Okanlawon • Last Days — Starred Susan Peters, Vivian Metchie, Bimbo Ademoye and Funsho Adeolu • 2019 — Looking For Baami — Starred Bimbo Ademoye Femi Jacobs • Joba — Played the role of Deaconess Frances • 2021 — Breaded Life • Progressive Tailors Club — Produced by Niyi Akinmolayan • 2022 — Aki and Pawpaw • 2023 — Sista • 2023 — Different Strokes • 2024 — Muri & Ko

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