Governance
by other means.
Film, for Fakuade, is governance by other means. Where policy papers reach hundreds, cinema reaches millions — and does so through emotion.
His films explore Nigerian identity and the human condition with the same analytical depth he brings to policy work, delivered through the universal language of visual storytelling.
Projecting a bold new vision for the global screen.
RASDAF: Rehearse as Stage, Deliver as Film.
This approach marries the depth and discipline of theatrical rehearsal with the intimacy and technical precision of cinematic production.
Actors inhabit their characters through extended stage-style preparation, building organic blocking and emotional architecture.
When production begins, those deeply rehearsed performances are captured with cinematic language — creating work that combines theatrical precision with cinematic spontaneity.
VISUAL STYLE
"Inspired by Roger Deakins."
Prioritising naturalistic lighting and emotionally resonant composition. Every frame is a narrative choice.
Films in Development
Explorations of identity, history, and the human condition.
I AM NIGERIA
A cinematic exploration of Nigerian identity that weaves personal narrative with national history.
CHRISTIANA
A character-driven short film exploring themes of faith, resilience, and the Nigerian experience.
Anthology Universe
An interconnected series of short films building a larger narrative universe exploring Nigerian history through mythical and contemporary storytelling.
The Script Vault
Original screenplays and teleplays available for development. Access is gated for intellectual property protection.
The Lagos Protocol
A 200-word synopsis would provide deeper context for the story structure and character arcs. Currently gated for IP protection.
Dust & Gold
Exploring the intersections of power, metallurgy, and destiny in pre-colonial Nigeria.
Silicon Savannah
A sharp, witty look at the collision between global tech arrogance and deep local market logic.
Visual Poetry
"Ebb and Flow"
Visual Study • 2025
"Ancestral Echoes"
Experimental • 2025
Hold for additional works (3–5 expected).
The Aesthetics of
Indigenous Identity.
Film is a living algorithm. Our visual language is rooted in the geometric complexity of indigenous African art, weaving narratives into the very fabric of cinematic design.
"Culture is not static.
It is a living algorithm."
The Dispatch
Occasional dispatches on the architecture of systems, statecraft, and the narratives shaping the African future.
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