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Austeen Eboka


AUSTEEN O. M. EBOKA,MBA

MacMedia Productions, LLC.

Atlanta, U.S.A.

Tel: 770-334-1124; Email: ameboka@gmail.com; macmediapro@gmail.com

 

‘ARTS’ is a way of life;and the most appropriate platform for us to examine the ideals of our time, constantly weighing the conflicts between good and evil. Artistic honesty is a cause that must be celebrated. ‘Arts’ heals the world.

AusteenEboka is the CEO/Director of MacMedia Productions, LLC., former Director of Programs for Fuxion TV (Atlanta’s Multicultural Television Station), VP Admin for Afrimedia Entertainment, LLC., a member of the Screenwriters and Actors Guild – Diaswood Network.

Eboka is a Thespian, Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter and Actor. In addition to being a filmmaker, AusteenEboka also offers services as a Film Consultant and writes proposals (film packages) for filmmakers seeking funding from investors.

Austeen is a pioneering member of NOLLYWOOD - Nigeria’s Film industry. He starred in several.  initial Nollywood movies which marked the advent of the now booming film industry in Africa, and the second in the world before leaving the country for the proverbial ‘greener pastures.’ 

He started his acting career in 1980 and featured prominently on Nigerian soaps/series in the ‘80s. He directed, as well as acted in several stage plays, while participating on the Federal Radio Corporation  of Nigeria (FRCN) segment of  ‘Voices’, and NTA (Nigerian Television Authority) cultural showcase programs.

From 1988 to 1990, he was the Drama Co-coordinator for the School of Nursing, University of Lagos. 

He was also the Administrative Director for Kranom Productions, a theatrical productions outfit.

 

As an Independent Filmmaker resident in Atlanta, GA, Austeen is a multiple award winner for Best Film Director, Best Film in the Diaspora at the African Oscars/NAFCA, Royal Reel award from the Canada International Film Festival with his last film bagging the award for    
Best Actress at the Hollywood Weekly Magazine Films Festival, and a Humanitarian Award recipient. He has also featured in leading roles in several Diaspora films.

 

With an MBA in Business Management, Austeen worked in various managerial capacities acquiring 

a wealth of professional experiences in Banking, IT, Telecommunications, Real Estate and the Mental Health field. Adding to his artistic repertoire, In 2011, he co-produced the first ever collaborative film venture between Ukraine and Nigeria titled “Feathered Dreams” (www.feathereddreams.com),

(www.adorathemovie.com)     

Austeen’s passion lies greatly in the Arts. He maintains that, “Our greatest weakness lies 
in giving up; the most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time, going out on a 

limb because that's where the fruit is.” His hobbies include swimming, chess, poetry and martial arts.

 

 

PORTFOLIO

 

Film - USA

Feathered Dreams               Producer/Supporting         Highlight Pictures, Kiev, Ukraine

ADORA                              Director                                        ALLIANCE Productions, Atlanta

30 Days in Atlanta          Supporting                                     AY productions, Nigeria

Hell’s Fury                        Supporting Lead                           Whitestone Pictures, Atlanta, USA

Long Route                        Director                                         CORE PARADE, Atlanta

Domino Effect                   Lead/Production Coordinator       DIASWOOD Network, Atlanta

The God daughter             Lead/Production Coordinator       Afrimedia Entertainment, ATL

Missing in America           Supporting                                    Creative Concepts Productions, NY

Last Minute                       Supporting                                     NOLLYWOOD-USA Films

Where Do Broken Hearts Go  Supporting                    AKEEM GIWA Productions, ATL

Black Money                      Supporting                                    NOLLYWOOD-USA, Atlanta

We’re only Human      Voice Over                        Independent Film, ATL

 

Theatre

Wedlock of the Gods         Supporting/Consultant    Zulu Sofola Productions, Atlanta

Imaguero   Lead/Director                  KRANOM Productions, Lagos, Nigeria    

Wedlock of the Gods         Lead/Director                  YODRAC Playhouse Lagos, Nigeria                  

American Dream                Lead                                Afrimedia Entertainment, Inc. Atlanta

Wind vs. Polygamy        Lead                          YODRAC Playhouse Lagos, Nigeria 

Gods Are Not to Blame  Lead                           YODRAC Playhouse Lagos, Nigeria 

Wedlock of the Gods          Lead/Director                  YODRAC Playhouse Lagos, Nigeria                  

Things Fall Apart        Lead                                YODRAC Playhouse Lagos, Nigeria 

King EmeneDirector                           St. Giles Theatre Group, Lagos Nigeria Trials of Brother Jero          Director                           YODRAC Playhouse Lagos, Nigeria 

Isiburu Lead                                KRANOM Productions, Lagos, Nigeria 

Echoes from the Lagoon Lead                                KRANOM Productions, Lagos, Nigeria 

BanzibaSupporting                      YODRAC Playhouse Lagos, Nigeria 

 

TV Series - Nigeria

City of Gold                Supporting                        NTA, Lagos, Nigeria 

Man around Town      Supporting                        NTA, Nigeria 

Dreams                       Supporting                       NTA, Nigeria 

Mind Bending            Lead                                 CINECRAFT/NTA, Lagos Nigeria 

Check Mate.               Supporting                       NTA, Nigeria

 

TV Series - USA

Passport                      Supporting Lead                          Independent Production, Atlanta, USA

Maqoo Empire           Supporting Lead                          Independent Production, Atlanta, USA

 

Talk Show(Talk Time Africa)       Director                Fuxion TV, Kein Media, Inc., Atlanta