Holding Hope

Holding Hope
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDesmond Elliot
Written byUduak Isong Oguamanam
Story byEmem Isong
Uche Jombo
Produced byEmem Isong
Uche Jombo
Starring
  • Desmond Elliot
  • Uche Jombo
  • Nadia Buari
  • Abiola Segun Williams
CinematographyAustin Nwaolie
Edited byUche Alexmoore
Music bySlam (Composer)
Austin Erowele (score)
Production
companies
Royal Arts Academy
Denziot Studios
Distributed byRoyal Arts Academy
Release date
  • 8 August 2010 (2010-08-08)
Running time
135 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Holding Hope is a 2010 Nigerian drama film written by Uduak Isong Oguamanam, produced by Emem Isong and Uche Jombo, and directed by Desmond Elliot. It stars Desmond Elliot, Uche Jombo and Nadia Buari, introducing Abiola Segun Williams.[1][2] It was premiered in Lagos on 8 August 2010, along with Bursting Out and was met with mixed to positive critical reviews.[1] Nadia Buari and Moyo Lawal were nominated for "Best actress in a supporting role in an English film" and "Most Promising Act (female)" respectively at the 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards for their roles in the film.[3]

  1. ^ a b "A Heartwrenching yet Heartwarming Family Tale – 'Holding Hope' set to premiere in July". Bella Naija. bellanaija. 15 July 2010. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
  2. ^ Korkus, Stella (19 April 2010). "scenes from the movie 'HOLDING HOPE'". Stella Dimoko Korkus. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
  3. ^ "BON Winners". Nollywood Mindspace. Nollywood by Mindspace. 9 September 2012. Archived from the original on 15 October 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2014.