Born in Eastern Nigeria, Newton Aduaka and his family moved to Lagos in 1970 at the end of the Biafran War. In 1985 he left for England to study engineering, but discovered cinema. He graduated from the London International Film School in 1990, and in 1997 established Granite Film Works. In 2001, Aduaka's debut feature film, Rage, became the first wholly independently financed film by a black filmmaker in the history of British cinema to be released nationwide. It opened to critical acclaim. He has made many short films as well.
Between 2005 and 2007, he co-wrote, directed and executive-produced Ezra, his first non-independently funded film, for Arte France. The film won the Grand Jury Prize at several film festivals, including FESPACO, Durban, Amiens and Balafon, and was an official selection at Sundance and Cannes.
"Remembering the Biafra war and its transformative effect on his life, he reminds us, 'Africa should go forward, but we must look backwards so we don’t forget.'"
All American Speakers Bureau is a full-service talent booking agency providing information on booking Newton Aduaka for speaking engagements, personal appearances and corporate events. Contact an All American Speakers Bureau booking agent for more information on Newton Aduaka speaking fees, availability, speech topics and cost to hire for your next live or virtual event.
We are here to help! Call us to speak with a booking agent to discuss your event or specific speaker request.
Please Note: All American Speakers Bureau is a full-service talent booking agency providing information on booking Newton Aduaka for speaking engagements, personal appearances and corporate events. Contact an All American Speakers Bureau booking agent for more information on Newton Aduaka speaking fees, availability, speech topics and cost to hire for your next live or virtual event.
Related Tags: Information on keynote speaking engagements, personal appearances, corporate entertainment and appearance fees for Newton Aduaka, an inspirational motivational speaker. bio for Newton Aduaka agency, manager, speaker fees, speaking agency entertainment booking agency, speaker's fee, how to book, booking agencies for lectures, speaking event, celebrity appearances for hire, who is agent, manager, publicist, who represents, speakers bureau management who represents Newton Aduaka