Susan Nwokedi is a Nigerian-American filmmaker, writer, producer,
actor, educator, and businessman. Nwokedi wrote and produced Mind of
the Enemy, which received an award nomination for Best Original
Soundtrack at the Nollywood & African Film Critics' Awards in
2013.Nwokedi was born in Nigeria and moved to Houston, Texas as a
small child. When Nwokedi was in high school, she had her first taste
of the film industry when she worked in several Hollywood films. After
learning first-hand what it took to be in the film industry, Nwokedi
went on to produce and direct several films. Nwokedi also worked as a
writer and educator. After high school, she earned a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Theatre Arts at the University of Houston and later earned a
Master of Science Degree in Education in Media Design and Technology -
Film from Full Sail University in Florida. She also obtained a second
master's degree in Educational Leadership from the University of St.
Thomas.In 2008, Nwokedi created TopLine Productions and Entertainment,
Co. LLC. (TopLine), a production company specializing in quality film
and television/media productions. In the same year, Nwokedi played
Teresa in the Nollywood film, Ricochet, that she also co-wrote and
executive produced. In 2009, Nwokedi produced Blood N' Destiny,
followed by Secret Past in 2011. In 2012, her internationally
acclaimed feature film Mind of the Enemy Premiered in Nigeria and the
U.S. The film was also shot on location in Abuja, Nigeria and featured
some of the biggest names of the time in the Nollywood industry.
Nwokedi has written, produced, directed, and appeared in many films
both in house and non in house productions.Besides being a filmmaker,
Nwokedi is also an educator. She resides in the state of Texas, with
her family. Nwokedi completed an Education Leadership Program at the
University of St. Thomas, and is a certified school principal and
instructional leader. She worked as a classroom teacher for over 10
years at Fort Bend Independent School District. In 2010, Nwokedi
founded Children Come Click Education and Technology Center, (CCC), a
supplemental education program that specializes in helping learners of
all age reach their academic goals. She also serves as administrator
for Acting for All (AFA), an enrichment program that uses acting and
arts to help children and adults build reading, writing, acting,
communication skills, and confidence. She believes in sharing her
talents with others, regardless of their demographic and location. Her
advice for anyone interested in being in the film industry is to get
out there and get involved in the filmmaking process, because even if
it doesn't pay yet, you will have learned what it takes to make a
film.
actor, educator, and businessman. Nwokedi wrote and produced Mind of
the Enemy, which received an award nomination for Best Original
Soundtrack at the Nollywood & African Film Critics' Awards in
2013.Nwokedi was born in Nigeria and moved to Houston, Texas as a
small child. When Nwokedi was in high school, she had her first taste
of the film industry when she worked in several Hollywood films. After
learning first-hand what it took to be in the film industry, Nwokedi
went on to produce and direct several films. Nwokedi also worked as a
writer and educator. After high school, she earned a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Theatre Arts at the University of Houston and later earned a
Master of Science Degree in Education in Media Design and Technology -
Film from Full Sail University in Florida. She also obtained a second
master's degree in Educational Leadership from the University of St.
Thomas.In 2008, Nwokedi created TopLine Productions and Entertainment,
Co. LLC. (TopLine), a production company specializing in quality film
and television/media productions. In the same year, Nwokedi played
Teresa in the Nollywood film, Ricochet, that she also co-wrote and
executive produced. In 2009, Nwokedi produced Blood N' Destiny,
followed by Secret Past in 2011. In 2012, her internationally
acclaimed feature film Mind of the Enemy Premiered in Nigeria and the
U.S. The film was also shot on location in Abuja, Nigeria and featured
some of the biggest names of the time in the Nollywood industry.
Nwokedi has written, produced, directed, and appeared in many films
both in house and non in house productions.Besides being a filmmaker,
Nwokedi is also an educator. She resides in the state of Texas, with
her family. Nwokedi completed an Education Leadership Program at the
University of St. Thomas, and is a certified school principal and
instructional leader. She worked as a classroom teacher for over 10
years at Fort Bend Independent School District. In 2010, Nwokedi
founded Children Come Click Education and Technology Center, (CCC), a
supplemental education program that specializes in helping learners of
all age reach their academic goals. She also serves as administrator
for Acting for All (AFA), an enrichment program that uses acting and
arts to help children and adults build reading, writing, acting,
communication skills, and confidence. She believes in sharing her
talents with others, regardless of their demographic and location. Her
advice for anyone interested in being in the film industry is to get
out there and get involved in the filmmaking process, because even if
it doesn't pay yet, you will have learned what it takes to make a
film.
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