Ololade Ebong

Ololade Ebong is a Nollywood film director and cinematographer. She is the chief executive officer of Speed Films Productions and her movie, The Diary of Bolanle was the official selection at The Cannes Short Film Festiva l in France.

Early life and education
Ololade grew up in Lagos State and she obtained her first degree in Theatre and Performing Arts from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State. After that, she also studied cinematography at the New York Academy.

Career
Ololade developed an interest in  cinematography after her participation in a practical field workshop at the National Film Institute in Jos, Plateau State. Her productions and co-productions included Art in the dark by Virginia Blatter, Allison by Suknrt, and The Diary of Bolanle. Her movies have also attracted the attention of the Angeles Cinema Festival of Nollywood in California, African International Film Festival in Nigeria, and California's women's Film Festival. In 2023 Ebong codirected Ogeere with Damola Olatunji. The film received the Bronze award for directing at the 2023 WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival.

Awards

 * 2019: City People Awards by City People Magazine
 * 2021: Best New Producer of the year award by City People Magazine