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PAUL A. BANGURA BIOGRAPHY:

Paul A. Bangura is a Sierra Leonean Film Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Graphics Designer and Editor living in Australia. This Biography profiles his Childhood, Early Life, Career, Personal Life, Challenges, Achievements and

Timeline.

Paul A. Bangura is the founder and Chief Executive Director for the Sound Digital Video Entertainment Production

Mollywood Australia Movie Industry. He is best known as a Film Producer, Director and a Photographer in Australia.

He is also a Media Specialist. He has been in the business of Photography and Film making for over 25 years. Paul as

he is fondly called is known for his passionate commitment to Media work, Photography and Film making. Paul’s work

involves doing Photo Shoots, Shooting Films, Screen Writing, Graphics Design and Editing.

CHILDHOOD & EARLY LIFE

Paul A. Bangura, a Sierra Leonean living in Australia since 2005 to date was born on the 17^th of June–19.

in Mambolo Chiefdom, Kambia District, Northern Province of Sierra Leone, West Africa to a Christian family of

eight (5 Boys & 3 Girls)

As the eldest son of his family, he started his primary education at KDC Primary School in Mambolo and the Baptist Primary

School in Malambay, Mambolo Chiefdom, kambia District, Northern Province of Sierra Leone, West Africa.

He further continued his Secondary education in various parts of the country beginning with the Government Independent

Secondary School in Freetown, the Capital city of Sierra Leone. The Bo Government Secondary School in Bo town, the

Southern Province of Sierra Leone, West Africa and then the Christ School of the Word. Bible School in Accra, the capital of

Ghana, West Africa

He graduated from the senior college for learning and development with the qualification as a Disability Service Officer

in Adelaide, South Australia in 2008 and he further gained certificates in Film Producing, Directing, Screenwriting,

Graphics Design and Editing from TAFE SA Technical College. An institute that deals with Film Making and Photography

courses in 2009. He is currently pursuing a Diploma in Film, TV and Theatre Jobs on line at the AMPS Film School

in Adelaide, South Australia

CAREER

Paul A. Bangura decided to be a Film Producer and Director in 1987 at a time in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa

when he was sharing a single bedroom with three of his friends. His friends were photographers and he was the youngest

among them. He was not interested in being a photographer by then though things were difficult for him and he could not

figure out where to get income of support. Rent in Freetown though was relatively cheap at that time, a young man

like Paul A. Bangura who was not working or doing business to acquire money found it very difficult to fulfill his own

part of the house payment agreement by the four. This brought about serious pressure on him as to how he could raise

money not only for the house rent but also for his welfare and other basic needs. With such confusion, he decided to

join his three friends who were photographers to do the photography job. His friends for months tried to convince him

to join them but reluctantly he refused because he found no pleasure and love in the job by then. Due to the financial

pressure, he was left with no alternative after when his friends realized that he would not afford to pay his own part of

the rent and he must leave. That was when he decided to join them even though, he had been told by his friends that he

could do it and that he should give it a try.

When finally he agreed to join them on the insistence of one of his friends, Abu White, he ended up becoming the

most popular photographer not only among his friends but also in the field. Because of that, he decided to register

himself as a Professional Photographer to the Photo World Printing Studio in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa.

When the war broke out in March 1990 in Sierra Leone, Paul A. Bangura fled to Ghana where he continued his Photography

business. While in Ghana, he established his own Photo Printing Studio with the brand name

‘SUNLIGHT PHOTO STUDIO’. He cultivated a lot of qualities in his business which gave him the highest standard

to compete with others.

Upon his arrival in Australia in February 2005, he decided to take up the Film making career because he has passion for it.

His love and passion for the job encouraged him to do many courses and workshops just to achieve his goal as a

professional Film maker. While in the business of Film making, he got his encouragement and moral support from

his family and friends

PERSONAL LIFE

Paul A. Bangura, a man of Christian faith, values and discipline is a man everyone will like to work with based on

his Charisma, Leadership skills, Social and Creative Intelligence. Based on his family’s cultural values, Paul A. Bangura was

nurtured to be Friendly, Polite, Open Minded, Innovative and more importantly be Honest, Transparent and to be Kind.

In simple description, Paul A. Bangura is a dream transformer to reality. As a true believer of the Bible, Paul is

married and he is blessed with five children.

CHALLENGES

As the saying goes, there is no success with out struggle and Paul A. Bangura is no exception. Like any other career job,

Paul A. Bangura encountered a lot of challenges in the film making industry such as:-

1. Actors failing to turn up on set during Production just because other Producers with huge financial budgets
can afford to pay them more money than what he can afford to pay them

2. Actors failing to turn up on set because they have issues with some of their fellow actors

3. Also, nature can as well in some cases delay or disturb shooting plans such as rains in the rainy season and
many other environmental factors

4. In his own words, housing or location is also another problem or challenge. “When we go out in search of location
for a particular set, we get turned down by either residence owners or office owners or even municipal authorities”

5. Finance is one of the most challenging factor in any Production. Without certain amount of finance, irrespective of
the budget outlined for any project, some unexpected financial expenses do arise

ACHEIVEMENTS AND AWARDS

Since Paul A. Bangura came into the film making business, he has grown to become a seasoned film Producer,

Director, Screenwriter, Graphics Designer and Editor. His achievements tells it all. He has Produced and Directed 17

feature length films in five different countries across the world namely:-

NO.	NAME OF FILM	YEAR OF PRODUCTION	COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION
1.	Facebook Triangular Web	2010	Australia
2.	Great Disappointment	2010	Australia
3.	The Wife Of My Boss	2011	Australia
4.	The Same Girl	2011	Australia
5.	The Womanizer	2012	Australia
6.	The Kidnappers	2012	Australia
7.	Airport Girls	2013	Ghana, West Africa & Sierra Leone, West Africa
8.	Child Trafficking	2013	Sierra Leone, West Africa
9.	The Classic Girls	2014	Australia
10.	Mysterious	2014	Australia
11.	Identical Twins	2015	Australia
12.	Dangerous Friend	2015	Australia
13.	Loosing The Bound	2016	Sierra Leone, West Africa
14.	Who Killed The Minister’s Daughter	2016	United States Of America
15.	Racism & Domestic Violence Against Women	2017	Australia
16.	The Unknown Princess	2017	Dubai & Sierra Leone, West Africa
NO.	NAME OF FILM	YEAR OF PRODUCTION	COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION
17.	Palace Confusion	2017	Sierra Leone, West Africa

Paul A. Bangura’s dedication and hard work has earned him respect and recognition in the Film making

industries in Australia, Mollywood in Nigeria, Hollywood in the United States Of America, Ghallywood in Ghana

and the Sierra Leone Film Industry.

In 2013, Paul A. Bangura won the award as the best Film Producer and Director in Australia at the celebrations of African

Australian National Awards. An event which took place at the Parliament house in Canberra, Australia on the 27^th of July

2013.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF SOUND DIGITAL VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION MOLLYWWOD AUSTRALIA MOVIE INDUSTRY

Sound Digital Video Entertainment Production Mollywood Australia Movie industry is a Multi – Cultural movie organization with its headquarters based in Adelaide, South Australia. The Organization was established in April 2010.

VISION

One of our main visions is to promote Multiculturalism, advocate, protect and to see that the well-being of our Membership is well established within Australia and around the whole world.

Sound Digital Video Entertainment Production Mollywood Australia Movie Industry.

COMPANY PROFILE

Sound Digital Video Entertainment Production Mollywood Australia Movie Industry. is a non profitable movie organization. working assiduously to promote youth, and old people, as well people with Disability. empowerment and diversity. Sound Digital Video Entertainment Production Mollywood Australia Movie Industry. are a complete recipe for human capital development and crime prevention in migrant communities within Australia and across the world. especially people of African descent. Since its insertion in 2010, Sound Digital Video Entertainment Production Mollywood Australia Movie Industry. consistently offer a completely different opportunity to showcase through imagery and sound in a way that no other collateral can. We focus on capturing the human spirit of Australia and around the world, that pride itself as a beacon of hope for vulnerable youths, women and children across the globe.

HISTORY:

Founded in 2010 by a group led by Paul A. Bangura – former Sierra Leonean refugee – a seasoned photographer and film producer. Paul A. Bangura long career in photography took a further step into film production in 2013, a passion that took him to USA, London, Sierra Leone and Ghana etc with one vision; “Tell a story of culture, passion, elegant and human struggle like no other”

There is nothing like watching and experiencing great actors, what they do best. Sound Digital Video Entertainment Production Mollywood Australia Movie Industry. depict impeccable acting, excellent directing, and an intriguing plot. We’ve learned to appreciate the talent of actors and the production crews that create such an entertaining masterpiece

OUR VISION

Is to create a community rich in diversity, free from stereotype, and provides safe haven for all, through Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

OUR MISSION

Educate, empower and build alliance to prevent conflict and Support women and children, as well Disability People around the world.

OUR VALUES

• INDEPENDENCE: Creating a platform for expression of diverse voices and approaches

• DIVERSITY: Our work is reflective of our community

• INNOVATION: Nurturing creativity and new directions and ideas

• FILM: Adopting the use and appreciation of motion pictures in diverse digital approaches

• ARTIST-RUN: Upholding artistic achievement and excellence

SPONSOR/PARTNERS

There is nothing like watching and experiencing great actors, what they do best. We have impeccable acting, excellent directing, and an intriguing plot. Our diverse audience appreciate the talent of actors and the production crews that create such an entertaining masterpiece.

Sound Digital Video Entertainment Production Mollywood Australia industry. would like the opportunity to express their creativity and to share their hard work and talent with you and your community as sponsors. We hope that you will consider being part of this. It is an exciting event by becoming an official sponsor of our “must watch” movies, and your sponsorship of the movie premier gives you the opportunity to reach out to a diverse audience

OUR STRIVE & ACHIEVEMENT

Our movie production company has been hope to many including our valuable crews, in a world where everyone at some point of their lives struggle to find a purpose. We endeavour to use the latest equipment the film industry offers, because the best equipment and creativity provide better result.

We do not want to stop this great work which draws away the attention of our youth from the street and trouble with the law

OUR WORKS:

These are some of our latest movies now in theatres

• Who Killed the Minister’s Daughter?

o Synopsis:

• Racism, Bullying and domestic violent against women.

MEMBERSHIP

We currently have three hundred members residing within Adelaide, South Australia and about fifty other members are residing in other parts of the world, Africa, Asia and America. Our supporters and crew members are residing in various states within Australia as well as overseas. For example, Brisbane QLD, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth Western Australia and off course Adelaide, South Australia.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Since its establishment in April 2010, Sound Digital Video Entertainment Production Mollywood Australia Movie Industry has produced a lot of African movies showcasing Multiculturalism in Australia via media acts. SDVEP has been nominated for recognition and exceptional achievement in training young people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (Predominantly African) on the 27^th of July 2013 at the African Australian National Awards. SDVEP won the National Award which took place at Parliament house in Canberra, Australia.

Sound Digital Video Entertainment Production Mollywood Australia Movie Industry is now collaborating with the Australia Friendship Movie Industry. This shows that SDVEP is an organization which opens doors for Multiculturalism within Australia. SDVEP has achieved greatly within Australia and Overseas. The Organization now has members in the United Kingdom, U.S.A, and Canada. We value and appreciate the support of all communities within Australia and Overseas.

In this exclusive interview with Australian TV show, Paul A. Bangura shares an insider detail about his career and how to break into the movie industry especially the African movie industry.

INTERVIEWER – Tell us a bit about yourself

PAUL A. BANGURA – I am a Sierra Leonean living in Australia since 2005. I was born on the 17^th of June 19.. to a Christian Family of eight. (5 Boys & 3 Girls). I was blessed to be the first born. My educational journey started at the KDC Primary School in Mambolo Town and Baptist Primary School, Malambay, Mambolo Chiefdom, Kambia District, Northern Province, Sierra Leone, West Africa. I got my Secondary School education in different parts of the country. It all started at the Government Independent Secondary School in Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone. Bo School in Bo Town, the Southern Province of Sierra Leone and then at the Christ Ambassador Bible School in Accra, Ghana, West Africa. I graduated from the senior college for learning and development in Adelaide, South Australia as a Disability Service Officer in 2008. I like to concentrate a lot while getting the job done and everyone that knows me say I am a very disciplined and religious person. All I can say is that, I love my faith as a Christian and I don’t joke with my religion

INTERVIEWER – Why do you insist that we write your name in full?

PAUL A. BANGURA – Well, I insist because my name is my identity. It tells who I am and it represents which family I belong to or the family I came from. I like it when people find it difficult to pronounce my Surname. I have to teach them how to pronounce my Surname

INTERVIEWER – We heard you have nine children out of wedlock. Is it true? Please tell us!

PAUL A. BANGURA – (Laughs) Hahahaha! Wow, that’s a very interesting question. I always love it when people talk about me behind my back. It shows that I am relevant. Point of correction please, I only have five children for now not nine

INTERVIEWER – Please tell us again if you are intending to have more children in the future

PAUL A. BANGURA – Off course, I do want more children. For me, I do not have limitations in having children. I love children a lot because they are a gift from God Almighty. If you go through the Bible and check the book of Psalms 127:3, it says, children are a gift from the lord. They are a reward from him

INTERVIEWER – At what point in your life did you decide to become a movie Producer and Director?

PAUL A. BANGURA – I decided to become a movie Producer and Director because of three of my friends I came across in Freetown way back in 1987. They would always say to me that I could do it and so I thought I should give it a try. I was sharing a single bedroom with the three of them. Can you imagine four boys in one single bedroom. I was the youngest among them and they were all photographers. At first I was not interested in becoming a photographer. At a time, things became very difficult for me. No where to get income or support and at the end of every month, all four of us have to contribute to pay our rent. Been that I wasn’t working and I couldn’t afford to pay my own share of the rent, my friends turned against me as they were tired to pay my rent and also because I also refused to join them in the job. One of them by the name of Abu White came to me and he encouraged me to become a photographer.

From that day I decided to become a photographer and I became the most popular and professional photographer among them. Some of their customers even stopped taking pictures from them. They began to come to me for snap shots. That was when I realized that I am naturally gifted to become a photographer. I started to like the job and my customers began to increase rapidly and so because of that, I finally decided to register myself as a professional photographer at PHOTO WORLD PRINTING STUDIO. At that particular time Photo world printing studio was located at a popular place called Eastern Police in Freetown, Sierra Leone. When the war broke out in March 1990, I fled to Ghana where I put more effort in the photography business. While in Ghana, I established my own business as a photographer and I opened my own studio called SUNLIGHT PHOTO STUDIO. I cultivated a lot of qualities in the photography field which gave me the high standard to compete with others

INTERVIEWER – Tell us more how you became a movie Producer and Director in Australia?

PAUL A. BANGURA – (Smiles) Beautiful question! It is a long story but I will make it short. Upon my arrival in Australia in February 2005, I decided to take up photography and movie making as my career because I have passion for it. I did so many courses and workshops just to achieve my goal as a professional photographer and videographer. I did so many researches on the internet about where I can enroll myself into a movie Institute or College. I finally got one called TAFE SA South Australia Technical College. They offer lots of courses like Film making, Directing and Editing. I decided to enroll with the College as a Film Making Student. That is where I learned about Film and eventually I became a Film Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Graphics Designer and Editor and here I am today. I put in all my effort into the Film industry and I graduated from TAFE SA Technical College as a Professional Film maker

INTERVIEWER – How did you break into business?

PAUL A. BANGURA – Breaking into the business for me was through the encouragement and moral support I got from family members and friends basically

INTERVIEWER – What challenges does an upcoming Producer and Director face?

PAUL A. BANGURA – The challenges are numerous for example, casts receive their scripts from you and at the end they decide not to play the role. Some of them would tell you that another Producer is paying them more than you. Some would say as long as Mr. A or B is part of this particular scene, I am not going to be part of it because I am not comfortable to act him. The challenges faced by upcoming talents in the industry varies but one of the biggest of them is that upcoming Producers and Directors find it hard to get the right person to play a leading role in the movie because Investors and Producers fear about getting their money back since Africans don’t want to see a face they don’t know in movies so, it’s always a challenge for upcoming Producers and Directors to find that major break through or opportunity

INTERVIEWER – What steps would they take to get their foot in the door?

PAUL A. BANGURA – For upcoming Producers and Directors to get their foot in the door, they need to put in a lot of effort in their work. Good Character, Self Discipline, Consistency, Humility and Prayer are important tools to get you through the right door

INTERVIEWER – I know filming can be hectic. How long does it take to shoot a movie?

PAUL A. BANGURA – It depends on the script but ideally it takes an average of 24 to 28 days to film a standard feature length cinema craft movie. Depending on the logistics and Production design, sometimes I find it hard to meet the budget and so I have to work with other Producers to enable me film a movie in less than three weeks

INTERVIEWER – How do you know what actors to work with?

PAUL A.BANGURA – Knowing what type of actors to work with for me sometimes is based on whoever my budget can afford and the type of person I want to offer the contract. I always have a budget list for the Actors and Producers I want to collaborate with. I mostly consider these issues when I take up a movie project

INTERVIEWER – Is the industry more of a hustle to get roles or scripts sent to your casts?

PAUL A. BANGURA – It is in both ways in the movie industry. Sometimes you need to go and give out scripts to the actors you need to play the role in order to make good money in the business. Audition times are the best times to pass on individual scripts or roles. When the individual receive their script, you still would have to audition and read your script before getting the role

INTERVIEWER – What is the best way to achieve success in the African movie industry?

PAUL A. BANGURA – The best way to achieve success in the African movie industry is through Prayers, Patience, Encouragement and Hard Work

INTERVIEWER – What movie was the most challenging for you to film?

PAUL A. BANGURA – I have one movie that I faced a great challenge during filming. I filmed the movie in the United States of America and it is called “WHO KILLED THE MINISTER’S DAUGHTER”. During the filming of that movie, I really faced a lot of challenges. In fact, out of twenty one casts that I used in the movie, it is only one cast that I had previously directed and been with for two years. The remaining twenty casts were new to me, I haven’t worked with them before not to talk of knowing them but through my calmness and patience, I was able to complete filming the movie

INTERVIEWER – What movie did you have the most fun on set?

PAUL A. BANGURA – So far, I have few of them. The first I had so much fun on set while filming is “THE WIFE OF MY BOSS” and “THE WOMANIZER”. On the Womanizer, Eric the lover boy was dating four girls at the same time and one day all the girls came to his house for a visit and he was confused. He didn’t know what to do and who he should speak with. I also had fun when I was filming the “DOMESTIC VIOLENCE” movie. There was so much fun and laughter. Lots of slaps and punching faces

INTERVIEWER – Tell us how many movies you have produced since you became a movie Producer and Director

PAUL A. BANGURA – Wow! I was expecting this question long ago. I have produced more than fourteen movies since I became a movie Producer and Director. The first movie I produced in Australia is called “FACEBOOK TRIANGULAR WEB” and that was in 2010. After that I produced my second movie called “THE WIFE OF MY BOSS”. At the beginning of my first and second movies, I faced a lot of challenges but I thank God, I was able to go through it with the support of my crew and supporters

INTERVIEWER – Also tell us the movie that made you proud and the movie, your fans and supporters love to watch

PAUL A. BANGURA – The movie that makes me proud is the movie I filmed in the United States of America. It is called “WHO KILLED THE MINISTER’S DAUGHTER”. That was in 2014 after I had won my National Award in 2013

INTERVIEWER – You mentioned National Award. Can you please tell us about it?

PAUL A. BANGURA – In 2013, I was nominated for recognition as the best movie Producer and Director within Australia at the celebrations of African Australian National Awards 2013. The event took place at Parliament house in Canberra, Australia on the 27^th July 2013

INTERVIEWER – What should we be expecting this year?

PAUL A. BANGURA – A lot! This is just the beginning. I am set to produce the most powerful and interesting story in Sierra Leone. I am coming along with three super star actresses. Micheline from the United States of America. Gloria Onyi Okereafor and Ememchukwu Chinelo Rosemary from Nigeria. The best is yet to be seen in Sierra Leone

INTERVIEWER – Advice for upcoming actors and actresses

PAUL A. BANGURA – My advice for upcoming actors and actresses is to keep believing in themselves. Open your heart to every possibility. Be talented and have good character. Know and work on your craft. Always be ready for that opportunity. Be very humble and disciplined. Know what you want and go for it and most importantly pray for God’s blessing and grace.

CONTACT INFORMATIONS

Paul A. Bangura,

Media Specialist, C.E.O, Producer & Director,

Sound Digital Video Entertainment Production Mollywood Australia Movie Industry.

HOME ADDRESS

26 Burdon Street, Elizabeth Park

SA 5113 Adelaide State,

South Australia.

Contact Numbers: +61 432 799 85 0 or +61 431 167 811

Email:- paulabangura@yahoo.com.au

Email: paulabangura@sdvep.org

Website: www.mollywoodaustralia.com.au