TFS Grad Momo Spaine Makes Directorial Debut with ‘After 30’ on Prime Video
Class of 2019 Film Production grad Momo Spaine will mark the global release of her directorial debut – After 30 – on Prime Video this week.
“I couldn’t be more excited,” Spaine said of the film’s release on the streaming platform.
“After 30 holds a special place in my heart. It is not merely a film, but a reflection of my personal and professional journey as both a filmmaker and a woman.
Produced by Nemsia Studios, After 30 tells the story of four dynamic women (played by Damilola Adegbite, Beverly Naya, Meg Otanwa and Anee Icha) living in Lagos, navigating the realities of life in their thirties, career changes, relationships, healing, and redefining success.
The film marks the long-awaited sequel to the beloved series Before 30, which Spaine produced in 2015.
“In the years since, I have experienced significant growth – both personally and creatively. Directing this film provided an opportunity to revisit those characters and show how much we have all evolved,” she said.
Before enrolling at Toronto Film School in 2018, Spaine spent 7 years as a producer in Nollywood. It wasn’t until her studies in the Film Production program, however, that she fell in love with directing.
“This film is a direct result of my time there (at TFS),” she said. “I would never have considered myself capable, worthy or desirous of directing a project of this scale if I hadn’t expanded my horizons as a filmmaker by attending TFS, and I’ll always be grateful for this.”
