Potato Potahto shows at the Chelsea Film Festival, bags 4 Awards at Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival
Shirley Frimpong-Manso’s Potato Potahto, the first Nollywood film to
ever premiere at the Chelsea Film Festival in New York, premiered on
21st October and had in attendance Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Ken Attoh,
Joselyn Dumas and Nikki Samonas.
72 short films from 19 countries were screened at the 5th edition of the festival which was founded by Ingrid Jean-Baptiste.
A day before this
premiere, the movie bagged four awards at the inaugural edition of the
Toronto International Film Festival in Canada. Awards received include
Best Feature Film (Nollywood), Best Costume, Special jury awards for
best actor (OC Ukeje) and Best Actress (Joselyn Dumas).
Potato Potahto tells
the story of a divorced couple whose plans to share their matrimonial
home results in chaos after the husband, Tony (OC Ukeje), brings in an
attractive female house help. When his ex-wife, Lulu (Joselyn Dumas),
then hires an attractive young man to help her out, a roller coaster
ride of laughter, jealousy and tears ensues.
Already screened at
five other international festivals, including the prestigious Cannes
Film Festival and the Durban Urban Film Festival, Potato Potahto is a
collaboration between Ascend Studios, 19 April Entertainment, Virgo Sun
Ltd, Lufodo Productions and WB Entertainment.
The movie is set for release in Nigeria and South Africa on the 24th of November and Ghana on the 30th of November.
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