Nollywood movie The Weekend has been included as an Official Selection of the 2024 Tribeca Festival taking place from June 5 to June 16, 2024, in New York
The cast includes Bucci Franklin, Uzoamaka Aninuoh, Keppy Ekpenyong-Bassey, Gloria Anozie-Young, James Gardiner, Meg Otanwa and Brutus Richard, amongst others.
Written by Egbemawei Dimiyei Sammy, Vanessa Kanu and Freddie O Anyaegbunam Jr, The Weekend is about an orphan girl who discovers a secret about her fiancee’s idyllic family.
Excited about the movie’s success, Director Daniel Oriahi shared on Instagram, “I’m thrilled to share that my latest film, The Weekend, has been chosen as an Official Selection for the 2024 Tribeca Festival (@tribeca), happening from June 5-16, 2024, in NYC.
“My first film, Misfit, was a deeply personal psychological horror created on a limited budget. In 2014, I showcased it in Lagos, hoping for a breakthrough, which led me to meet @uchelouisokocha and @baba_t23 from Trino Studios. Following our success with Sylvia in 2018, I desired to explore various horror subgenres, drawing inspiration from classics like Rosemary’s Baby, The Shining, and Hereditary.
“In 2022, Uche presented me with a script, titled, The Weekend, aligning perfectly with my artistic vision. Its inclusion in Tribeca’s Midnight section feels like a full-circle moment. Almost two decades ago, I turned to filmmaking as a means of healing and self-expression, and to this day, it continues to motivate me forward. I extend my gratitude to Trino Studios and all collaborators for their unwavering belief in me.”
