Odera Ozoka

Odera Ozoka is a filmmaker and passionate person who believes in art at all costs. Born in Benin, Nigeria. After studying Computer Networking at ITT Tech, Odera moved to Los Angles to pursue his dream as an actor, but caught the directing bug while attending The New York Film Academy. At Harvard University, he studied Visual Arts. Odera Ozoka fell in love with writing, a passion he says came from his mom. He wrote the feature film script "Soul Diaspora" with the intent to direct, and began prep on making it his directorial debut. He has gone on to produce plays with his theater company Sacred Drum Theater, and helped produce the film "IJE". His favorite directors have always mentioned that they learn new things all the time, like a child. Each new film 'sprouts' a new notion about the medium. Having been born in Nigeria, he believes in the value of hard work and always staying tough. He hopes his films represent his distinct vision, much like the antecedent directors who have inspired him. By: Jared Feldschreiber