By Oluwafemi Dosu
Ace Cinematographer and CEO of Mastershots Films, Ben Ope Johnson has replied upcoming filmmaker, Oluwatomisin Akintayo Fasola who insulted him.
Asiwaju Ben Ope Johnson
Johnson in his response to the young filmmaker stressed that he hold nothing against Oluwatomisin, adding that even if he get gospel film job he will recommend him.
Oluwatomisin Akintayo Fasola
Recall that Gospel Film News had earlier published a story where Oluwatomisin blasted Ben Ope Johnson over a post on his view about secular cinematography.
Oluwatomisin in the part 2 of his comments questions that haven’t Johnson wonder that people won’t come for his trainings not because they don’t want to come, it’s because there is no result.
He further stressed that It would be a waste of time attending Ben Ope Johnson’s training whether free or not. “I wonder those that still believes in your idea in this time and season,” He added.
The Cinematographer stated that: “Oluwatomisin Akintayo Fasola then, when you want to make your own film, I will come around and learn from you or when you make your own film, I will watch it and learn from it.
“Let me set the record straight. I Ben Ope Johnson, I’m a drama Minister, a member of All Conference of Evangelical Drama Ministers (ANCEDRAM). I talked on how we can improve on our production..it’s ours, not theirs.”
Read full response of Ben Ope Johnson below:
“Please you can read the post and that one for clarity. The writer said, “I know you will block me.”
“Me block you? I won’t do that. I’m above 50 years. Besides, I don pass that level.
“He wrote many insulting words but I just decided to post his part 2. The thing get Part 1 and 2.??????? Grab your copy noooooooow!!!???
“Part 2.: Haven’t you wonder sir, that people won’t come for your trainings not because they don’t want to come, it’s because there is no result!!!!
“It would be a waste of time and I wonder those that still believes in your idea in this time and season!”
“Friends, I’m doing this so that this guy will not deprive people of what they can benefit from me. I want to impact my generation with my talents, that’s my destiny, nothing can stop me.
“Oga sir, this is one of my proteges that came to my filmmaking academy. After the training, it’s from success to success and from greatness to greatness. I will post others if I want to.
“He was a speaker at the just concluded edition of the Nigerian International Film Summit, the Largest Film Summit in Nigeria alongside our Daddy Evangelist Mike Bamiloye.
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“Todimu Adegoke is an African Film and TV Director and Producer. He is a graduate of Computer Engineering from the University of Ilorin and an alumni of Mastershots Film Academy( Ben Ope Johnson filmmaking academy). He is a beneficiary of the NIFS FilmbizHub, an initiative of the Nigerian International Film Summit and currently studying Filmmaking at Storieroad Institute, Duluth, USA. He is also a professional Editor and Writer and he’s vastly skilled in other filmmaking fields. He was a speaker at the just concluded edition of the Nigerian International Film Summit, the Largest Film Summit in Nigeria alongside other industry heads which includes Moses Babatope (ED Filmhouse Group/MD Filmone Entertainment), Juliette Vivier (International Director Hiventy Group), Michael Williams (General Manager, Ebonylife Place), Mike Bamiloye (Founder, Mount Zion Faith Ministries), Joy Odiete (CEO Blue Pictures Distribution and Cinema & President, Film Distribution Association of Nigeria), Patrick Lee (Head of Operations, Viva Cinemas), amongst others.
“He was also one of the eight (8) filmmakers from Nigeria whose new project was selected by HBO, US Embassy and Catalyst Story Institute for development.
His career path has been blessed with seasoned industry professionals such as Ben Ope Johnson, Ijeomah Onah, Chris Odeh, Uzodinma Okpechi, Joy Odiete, Niyi Akinmolayan and many others who have taught, groomed and mentored him in various fields of filmmaking.
“He is the Creative Director of Xclusive Filmworks, a Film and Television production company with the vision of weaving truly distinctive fiction and non-fiction stories in the minds of the world through Creative, Excellent and Original Film and TV Productions.
“My brother, I still love you oooo and I hold nothing against you. In fact, if I get gospel film job, I will recommend you. Take, chop knuckle ?????
“Signed: Asiwaju Ben Ope Johnson.
Cinematographer, Filmmaker and film instructor.”