Eric Enomamien Aghimien is a Nigerian director, producer, screenwriter
and editor. His debut feature film, A Mile from Home won awards at
both the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and the 10th Africa
Movie Academy Awards.Eric Aghimien was born in Benin City, Edo State
and is the fourth of seven children. At the age of eight while he was
in primary school, he began drawing comics and selling same to fellow
students. He attended Immaculate Conception College, Benin City and
Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State, Nigeria. Eric is naturally gifted with
creative artistic abilities which includes; singing, moulding and
drawing. His greatest hobby since childhood is; watching movies
besides swimming and football.He obtained a National Diploma in
Science Laboratory Technology in 2005. While obtaining his diploma, he
was a member of a musical group called Da TED. After his National
Diploma, Eric decided to pursue a career in entertainment.In 2006,
Aghimien moved to Lagos from Benin and decided to pursue a career in
film. He began his film career in 2007 at a computer training
institute where he learnt how to use computers, graphic design and
video editing. Eric wanted to study filmmaking abroad but could not
raise enough funds to see it through. He continued his learning by
sourcing tutorials online. Eric founded Hills Pictures Movie Academy
in 2008 which helps upcoming talents discover, develop and exhibit
their talents.
and editor. His debut feature film, A Mile from Home won awards at
both the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and the 10th Africa
Movie Academy Awards.Eric Aghimien was born in Benin City, Edo State
and is the fourth of seven children. At the age of eight while he was
in primary school, he began drawing comics and selling same to fellow
students. He attended Immaculate Conception College, Benin City and
Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State, Nigeria. Eric is naturally gifted with
creative artistic abilities which includes; singing, moulding and
drawing. His greatest hobby since childhood is; watching movies
besides swimming and football.He obtained a National Diploma in
Science Laboratory Technology in 2005. While obtaining his diploma, he
was a member of a musical group called Da TED. After his National
Diploma, Eric decided to pursue a career in entertainment.In 2006,
Aghimien moved to Lagos from Benin and decided to pursue a career in
film. He began his film career in 2007 at a computer training
institute where he learnt how to use computers, graphic design and
video editing. Eric wanted to study filmmaking abroad but could not
raise enough funds to see it through. He continued his learning by
sourcing tutorials online. Eric founded Hills Pictures Movie Academy
in 2008 which helps upcoming talents discover, develop and exhibit
their talents.
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