Joke Silva, a renowned Nollywood actress, sheds light on why she refuses to allow movies to be shot in her residence at any given time. Speaking at a youth development forum, 'The Roundtable Lekki', the veteran actress explained that movie production involves a large number of people, which she wouldn't want to accommodate in her personal space.
Joke Silva highlighted the importance of having sound stages and studios in Nollywood, which could provide a suitable environment for shooting movies. According to her, sound stages give filmmakers better control over their productions, allowing them to make movies at their desired pace.
The actress cited American filmmaker, Tyler Perry, who built one of the world's biggest sound stages, as an example of the benefits of having sound stages. She explained that sound stages have facades that could provide the desired ambience for a movie without the need to shoot on location.
Joke Silva on why movies can't be shot in her house
"We shoot in apartments these days. But, I won't allow movies to be shot in my home; it won't happen.
"I know the number of people that are brought into a shoot. There may be two people in a scene, but to shoot it, there will probably be about 20 people there. That means 20 people will put their hands on my wall, block the loo, and do other things.
Effect of streaming platforms on Nollywood
"Streaming platforms have made it easier for producers to exhibit their works. Technology has done that for us. There is a wide range of opportunities right now when it comes to movie distributions. Streaming platforms help us connect to a global audience."