Emem Isong Set to Release Directorial Debut This December

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November 2, 2014 3:03 PM

Nollywood’s prolific producer Emem Isong gets set to release her directorial debut "Champagne".

Award winning filmmaker, Emem Isong, is set to release her directorial debut, a romantic thriller tiled ‘Champagne’Always one to push the envelope, in this movie she does not disappoint as she explores the concept of an open marriage between a young couple Tare Hopewell (played by Alex Ekubo) and his young wife Champagne (Rose Zimu).

The couple date other unsuspecting people mainly for money and perks until they bite off more than they can chew when they meet the enigmatic Mr. Douglas (expertly played by Majid Michel). Suddenly this seemingly harmless game of ‘hit & run’ turns into a deadly game of high stakes where the winner takes all.

Shot in the cities of Johannesburg, South Africa and Houston Texas, U.S.A, ‘Champagne’ also stars Tana Adelana, Mbong Amata, Susan Peters, Padita Agu & Anita Chris, the movie marks the directorial debut of Emem Isong who also produced the work.

The movie was associate produced by Uduak Oguamanam, cinematography was by Beanca and Tom Robson on the South African end and James Costello on the American end. ‘Champagne’ premieres & screens in cinemas in Nigeria as from December 19.

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