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It was applause all the way from guests who attended the private press screening of Kunle Afolayan’s new movie, Mokalik (Mechanic) held at Filmhouse Theatre, Twin Waters, Victoria Island, Lagos, last week.
Shot on Canon EOS C300 Mark II, with a range of Canon Cine lenses, guests were indeed enthralled by how crispy picture quality meets a director’s interpretation of an intriguing story of love and ambition told in a typical Nigerian mechanic workshop.
Supported by Canon Central and North Africa, leader in imaging solutions, Mokalik, the latest effort from Afolayan’s Golden Effects Pictures, stars velvet-voice singer, Simi, alongside other prominent actors like Femi Adebayo, Charles Okocha, Fathia Williams, Lateef Oladimeji, and comic actors like Wale Akorede (Okunu), Ayo Ogunshina (Papa Lolo) and Dayo Akinpelu (Alabi Yellow).
The celebrated director’s ensemble of the sterling cast gives strength to the movie, which in the words of some guests at the screening, foretells commercial and artistic success.
Mokalik follows the career of a 12-year-old boy, Ponmile, who hails from the middle-class suburb, and spends the day as a lowly apprentice at a mechanic workshop in order to view life from the other side of the prism.
When his father returns to take him home, Ponmile has to make up his mind if he wants to return to school… or take on his apprenticeship full time.
The private press screening, which had Canon showcasing the full range of professional cameras and lenses such as CN-E14mm, CN-E24mm, CN-E35mm, CN-E50mm, CN-E85mm and CN-E135mm among others, was graced by select guests from the media, film industry as well as the cast and crew of the movie.
Speaking at the screening, Kunle Afolayan said: “Mokalik is an ambitious film project which tells a unique story that is relevant to our society. It beautifully highlights diversity while distinctively addressing the issues around choice. Creating this movie has been an amazing experience and Canon made the experience even better with their support. “The Canon EOS C300 Mark II – Stunning 4K quality and versatility allowed me as a producer to experience creative vision in stunning cinematic details, and provides footage suitable for extensive post-production work. The EOS C300 Mark II with canon cine lenses range also helped the team to technically get one step ahead and create a world-class movie that promises to break boundaries.
According to Amine Djouahra, Senior Sales & Marketing Manager – B2C, Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA), the technical brilliance witnessed in Mokalik is a testament to Canon’s pioneering vision in the realm of serious cinema production.
He said: “At Canon, we are constantly seeking to connect with the filmmaking community, especially Nollywood, as it allows us to become a part of one of the largest film industries globally. The technical brilliance witnessed in this movie, is testament to Canon’s pioneering vision in the realm of serious cinema production.
“We are glad to be a part of this bold new technology that helps to make amazing projects like Mokalik possible. At Canon, we continue to listen to our customers when developing the product range to ensure our innovations meet their needs, and enabling story-tellers for creative filmmaking.”
The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera is an evolutionary 2nd generation Cinema EOS 4K camera system with a wide range of new and improved features including 4K/2K/Full HD internal and external recording and a new 10-bit Canon Log 2 Gamma – focused to help deliver more creative flexibility for professional studio, motion picture production applications, as well as independent productions, TV dramas, commercials, news features, sports and more.
Guests at the event also witnessed the launch of the first ever video competition for cinematographers in Nigeria under the Campaign #MYNAIJAMYCANON. The competition is part of Canon’s efforts in enabling and inspiring cinematography talent in Africa.
