Talent agency, Temple Management Company (TMC) on Tuesday expanded its operations within the Nigerian creative industry with the launch of Temple Motion Pictures Limited.
The new subsidiary is the latest in a series for the pan-African agency which began operation in the first quarter of 2016.
It will compete with the likes of EbonyLife Films and Bolanle Austen Peters (BAP) Productions.
Last month, TMC launched a music arm, Temple Music (TMPL) and unveiled artistes on its platform such as Jeff Akoh, 9ice, DJ Jimmy Jatt and Bisola Aiyeola.
In a statement signed by its Director of Communications, Terfa Tilley-Gyado, TMC, announced experienced cinematographer, Tokunbo Opaleye as managing director of its latest business interest.
Temple Motion Pictures will focus on developing new full-budget theatrical films, branded content production, music videos and television shows based on the best projects, primarily for an African audience.
In addition to its managing director, the new entity will also staff top-level writers, directors, editors and sound engineers with the remit of producing in-house and collaborating with outside studios.
“We started out last year primarily as a talent management company run by a group of young professionals with varying experiences in sports and entertainment,” explained Group Chief Executive of the Temple Group of Companies, Idris Olorunnimbe.
Speaking about the new organisation, Opaleye said he was excited to be part of the new project and couldn’t wait to get started. “I see Temple Pictures basically as an incubator for writers, filmmakers and all lovers of the silver screen.
“We have procured some first-rate equipment and will churn out world-class productions that can continue to propagate the African narrative to a global audience.”
