Jessica Opara, Greg OJ join cast of short film

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October 11, 2016 3:28 PM

Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, "Room 315" is an open project which has its talented cast and crew providing their services for free.

Jessica Opara and Gregory Ojefua join "Room 315"

The two actors will join veterans Tina Mba and Bimbo Manuel, who play Edwina and Dr. Stone respectively.

The short film titled "Room 315" is written by Abosi Ogba, who won the scriptwriting competition held by Akinmolayan in July, 2016.

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Speaking on the latest addition, Akimolayan said, "Room 315" project is getting really exciting. The brilliant and all-round talent, Greg OJ (Gregrory ojefua), has volunteered for the role of the clumsy and awkward yet soulful character, Adam.

I fell in love with Greg from his first Audition with me while making "The Arbitration." I'm looking forward to working with him again on this very complex character. Also joining us is the winner of the recent competition, the beautiful Jessica Opara. She looks like a star already."

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The short film which has been described as a joint effort, has been met with positive responses, and also has talented filmmakers volunteering to be a part of the project.

Emmanuel K. Uduma and Patience Oluwafunmilayo volunteered to work on the project as producer and production manager respectively.

Taofeek Olanrewaju Tyson also volunteered to be the Cinematographer. Oluwafemi Dada, who designed the original Moments with Mo set, Art director on "Tinsel" and "The Johnsons," also volunteered to work on the project as the production designer.

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Acting coach and director, Adebayo Olasunkanmi will also hold a one-day free workshop with every one who submitted an audition tape for the character Nina.

"Room 315" revolves around a psychotherapist, his patients, their sessions and his past.

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