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"Temi Ojo is a star. This is just the beginning."

- Dominique Piotet, Rebellion Lab.

"Auspicious... keep an eye on this Director."

- James Hall, Gold Lion Film Festival

"Temi Ojo's Renouncing Angelica is a heart-rending short work."

- Neil Kendricks, San Diego Union Tribune

About

"I aspire to craft thought-provoking films that are highly entertaining and commercially successful."

- Temi Ojo
Biography:Born in Nigeria, Temi came to northern California as a 15-year old college freshman to pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering. He graduated with confirmation in Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor society, and worked in Silicon Valley as a semiconductor (microchips) engineer for over 7 years before his life changed at the sight of his newborn nephew. Realizing that corporate labs and cubicles did not inspire the legacy he wants to share with the next generation, he left his career for graduate film school.Combining artistic sensibility with a global business perspective, Temi concurrently pursued an MBA, developing marketing strategies for Sun Microsystems and Adobe. He partnered with the French bank BNP Paribas to produce his film school thesis “Renouncing Angelica,” which won Best Short Film at ION International Film Festival, Festival Director’s Prize at Gold Lion Film Festival (in South Africa), Special Artistic Achievement Prize at Silicon Valley Film Festival and was recognized nationally on Black Entertainment Television’s (BET) Lens on Talent.His next film “Habitual Aggression” was nominated for Best Diaspora Short Film by the Africa Movie Academy Award, even before its festival premiere at Festival de Cannes 2011.Along with his Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from San Jose State University, Temi holds a Master's of Fine Arts in Motion Picture and Television from Academy of Art University, San Francisco, and an MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from Santa Clara University in the Silicon Valley.He founded the boutique production company Temi Ojo & Co. with his partner Vanessa Mariveles, and is currently developing his first feature film entitled Seedless.

Films

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AFRICA MOVIE ACADEMY AWARD

BEST DIASPORA SHORT FILM NOMINEE

HABITUAL AGGRESSIONSynopsis:A physically abusive father learns a dire lesson about the impact his aggression has on his daughters.

Habitual Aggression - a NEW film by Temi Ojo

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WINNER

GOLD LION FILM FESTIVAL

ION INT'L FILM FESTIVAL

SILICON VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL

OFFICIAL SELECTION CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL SAN DIEGO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL TEXAS BLACK FILM FESTIVAL SAN FRANCISCO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL MONTREAL INT'L BLACK FILM FESTIVAL BET LENS ON TALENT S.E. MANLY SHORT FILM SHOWCASE KENYA INT'L FILM FESTIVAL FESTIVAL INT'L DU FILM PAN AFRICAIN
RENOUNCING ANGELICASynopsis:Drew is a match to donate bone marrow to his ex-fiancee; however he is having difficulty committing to it because he is still upset at her infidelity.Critic Remarks:"Writer/Director Temi Ojo's Renouncing Angelica is a heart rending short work." - Neil Kendricks, San Diego Union Tribune"A brilliantly crafted story, with great directing and editing; a very encouraging film, the director has huge potential." - Jury, ION International Film Festival"Temi Ojo seeks to delve beneath the surface emotions of his subject for deeper psychological meaning - an auspicious start for an independent filmmaker. Keep an eye on this developing director." - James Hall, Festival Director, Gold Lion Film Festival"A powerful film. Very moving. I love it" - Diane Baker, Actress, The Silence of the Lambs, The Joy Luck Club"There are many moments of great cinematic power and truthful and profound human behavior. It shows a true directorial sensibility. The music and soundwork really brings forth Temi Ojo's sensitive feeling for his characters." - Andrew Wagner, Award-winning Director, Starting Out in the Evening

Renouncing Angelica - A film by Temi Ojo (Trailer)

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a bad bad thing

a film by Temi Ojo
A BAD BAD THINGSynopsis:A couple's relationship takes an unexpected turn when they find a mysterious hidden package in their home.

A Bad Bad Thing - a silent film by Temi Ojo

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The Will of the Father
THE WILL OF THE FATHERSynopsis:A priest's loyalty to his calling is tested when he goes on a road trip with a young orphan boy.

The Will of the Father - a Temi Ojo film

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News

*NEW* Discover Livermore: Q&A with Temi Ojo

& Vanessa Mariveles on aiming for the stars

August 25, 2011 - The Tri-Valley Herald (PDF)

DiscoverLivermore_SeedlessArticle.pdf

Leavey School of Business profiles MBA alum Temi Ojo as one of the "people making a difference."

Spring 2011 - Santa Clara University

Temi Ojo's Renouncing Angelica Earns National Spotlight on BET's Lens on Talent

December 20, 2010 - Ladybrille Magazine

Temi Ojo: Labor of Love

May 2010 - Flair Magazine (PDF)

FlairMagazineMay2010_TemiOjo.pdf

Academy Alumni Makes a Splash at Film Festivals with Renouncing Angelica

March 23, 2010 - Academy of Art University

Renouncing Angelica: "a heart rending short" at San Diego Black Film Festival

January 28, 2010 - San Diego Union Tribune

Temi Ojo Wins at 6th Annual ION International Film Festival

January 7, 2010 - Ladybrille Magazine

BNP Paribas Supports Temi Ojo's Renouncing Angelica

September 9, 2009 - BNP Paribas

Contact

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Photograph by Fran Smith.