Francis Onwochei
Biography
Onwochei began his creative journey as an actor in 1984 at the National Arts Theatre in Lagos. He honed his skills with renowned companies like Prof JP Clark's PEC Repertory Theatre and later joined the National Troupe of Nigeria under Prof. Bayo Oduneye.
His educational background includes studying Surveying in Nigeria and obtaining Post Graduate certifications in Film Aesthetics from the London International Film School, DW Television Training College in Berlin, and the New York Film School.
Onwochei is an active member of key associations in the industry, including the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP), Association of Movie Producers (AMP), Independent Television Producers Association of Nigeria (ITPAN), and the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN). He has held leadership roles, notably as chairman of the professional ethics and discipline committee in the DGN.
His contributions have been recognized through awards, such as the Nollywood Distinguished Veterans Award and the title of Fellow of The Arts bestowed upon him in 2018.
Personal Info
Male
Nigeria
Biography
Onwochei began his creative journey as an actor in 1984 at the National Arts Theatre in Lagos. He honed his skills with renowned companies like Prof JP Clark's PEC Repertory Theatre and later joined the National Troupe of Nigeria under Prof. Bayo Oduneye.
His educational background includes studying Surveying in Nigeria and obtaining Post Graduate certifications in Film Aesthetics from the London International Film School, DW Television Training College in Berlin, and the New York Film School.
Onwochei is an active member of key associations in the industry, including the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP), Association of Movie Producers (AMP), Independent Television Producers Association of Nigeria (ITPAN), and the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN). He has held leadership roles, notably as chairman of the professional ethics and discipline committee in the DGN.
His contributions have been recognized through awards, such as the Nollywood Distinguished Veterans Award and the title of Fellow of The Arts bestowed upon him in 2018.
