Collision Course
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Collision Course

Feature Film BAP Productions

A gripping drama examining class, justice, society and the consequences of one fatal encounter.

Collision Course

Film Details

Cast & Credits

Key production details, principal cast and creative credits for Collision Course.

Year 2021
Genre Action / Drama
Runtime 75 minutes
Language English
Country Nigeria

Principal Cast

Daniel Etim Effiong Mide
Kelechi Udegbe Corporal
Ade Laoye Nneka
Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha Ekaete
Kenneth Okolie TARS Commander
Kalu Ikeagwu TARS Commander
Bimbo Manuel Mide's Father
Bamike Olawunmi Hannah
Zainab Balogun Lagos City News Reporter
Gregory Ojefua TARS Commander
Norbert Young DCO
Pius Abu Ekaete's Father

Creative Credits

Director Bolanle Austen-Peters
Screenwriter James Amuta
Producers James Amuta, Joseph Umoibom
Executive Producer Bolanle Austen-Peters
Cinematography Lance Gewer
Original Music Ava Momoh
Production Company BAP Productions

Recognition

Awards & Festivals

Selected awards, nominations and festival appearances for Collision Course.

Festivals

  • Closing film at the 10th Africa International Film Festival AFRIFF
  • Opening film at Nollywood Travel Film Festival Greece
  • Pan African Film Festival Los Angeles
  • Selected for Durban Film Festival

Awards & Nominations

  • Cannes World Film Festival 2021: Award Winner, Best Social Justice Feature
  • Cannes World Film Festival 2021: Award Winner, Best Female Director Feature Film
  • British Urban Film Festival 2021: Nominee, Feature Films
  • Africa Movie Academy Awards 2021: Nominee, All Award Categories
  • Best Movie West Africa, Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards AMVCA 2022
  • 6 AMVCA nominations including Best Overall Film, Best Director and Best Film West Africa

Legacy & Impact

The Bigger Story

Collision Course as part of BAP Productions' wider cultural legacy.

01

BAP's breakout feature film, a socially urgent drama tackling police brutality, injustice and systemic abuse of power in Nigeria.

02

Selected as the closing film of the 10th Africa International Film Festival AFRIFF.

03

Chosen as the opening film of the Athens Nollywood Travel Film Festival in Greece, marking strong international festival recognition and European exposure.

04

Won Best Movie West Africa at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards AMVCA.

05

Screened internationally for its sharp political relevance, with global media noting its commentary on state violence and civil unrest.

Synopsis

The story behind Collision Course.

Collision Course is a tense social drama that examines class, justice, police power and the fragile relationship between citizens and the systems meant to protect them. The story brings together lives from different sides of society in a moment that changes everything.

Through the experiences of its characters, the film explores fear, privilege, frustration, survival and the consequences of one fatal encounter. It reflects the realities of a society where misunderstanding, pressure and abuse of authority can quickly spiral into tragedy.

Bold, emotional and socially relevant, Collision Course asks difficult questions about justice, accountability and humanity. It is a story about a nation in conflict with itself, and about the lives caught in the middle.

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