Why movies can never be shot in my house — Joke Silva

Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva gives clarification on why she does not see movies shooting happen in her house at any point in time.

She made this known during a youth development forum ‘The Roundtable Lekki’. According to the thespian, shooting movies involve a large number of people; one which she wouldn’t; want in her space.

Joke Silva emphasized the significance of having studios and sound stages in Nollywood, which would provide suitable environments for filming movies.

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.

“We need to build our studios and sound stages, just like American filmmaker, Tyler Perry, has done. He built one of the biggest sound stages in the world.

The thing with sound stages is that there are usually facades. I once shot a movie in France, but all the interior shots were taken in London, United Kingdom.

All we did in France were the exteriors shots to give the ambience of that country. Sound stages give one control. It allows one to make movies at one’s desired pace.”

Effect of streaming platforms on Nollywood

“Streaming platforms have made it easier for producers to be able 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.”