Catch the Thrills of 'Masked King' – Premiering March 28!

The much awaited epic historical thriller, The Masked King, will be released in theaters across the country on Friday, March 28, 2025, by Fitofilifilms in association with the 7eventh studio. On Saturday, March 22, 2025, there will be a star-studded premiere.

This compelling picture, which is distributed by Genesis Pictures, tells a tale of treachery, sacrifice, mystery, deceit, the intricacy of power, and redemption.

In a tale intertwined with intrigue, power, and destiny, The Masked King, which is poised to provide an unparalleled cinematic experience, tells the story of King Ensa who deceived his people and left his mother with the difficult decision of either supporting him or changing his fate for the greater good.

A story of power, love, and the fight for justice, film is a cinematic masterpiece filled with intense drama, fiction, stunning visuals and edge-of-your-seat action, whose unveiling should not be missed.

The blockbuster features prominent actors like Daniel Etim Effiong, Shaffy Bello, Uche Montana, Segun Arinze, Jude Chukwuka, Uzor Arukwe, Gideon Okeke, Jenny Stead, and Bernard Raubenheimer.

Behind the scenes, the film was produced by Francis Ohazulike – an Oxford graduate with a passion for storytelling, who draws inspiration from the rich oral traditions of his heritage to create thought-provoking and impactful films.
 

Growing up, Francis was surrounded by his grandparents' rich storytelling tradition. Francis is dedicated to making films that have an effect and provoke discussion, and he has a passion for leveraging the arts and entertainment to promote positive change.

Joshua Cassidy, the creative lead and associate producer at the 7eventh Studio, is a filmmaker located in Lagos. Award-winning editor Joshua has a strong filmography that includes the films "Ayinla," "The Silent Intruder," "Offshoot," "Strain," and "To Freedom." He is skilled in motion graphics, VFX, color grading, photography, editing, and directing.

The Mask King, which was written and directed by Awal Abdulfatai and Uduak Obong, is sure to be a memorable film.

Francis stated in an interview that the film's production had a substantial budget, with at least N300 million allocated to the project.

The production's producer made a suggestion that the actors would have to travel between Calabar and Creek Town, where the plot is set.

He pointed out that the tale, which covertly highlighted how Scottish missionary Mary Slessor, who is well-known for her part in preventing the murder of twins in Okoyong, Cross River, was filmed to present the African story in an engaging way while maintaining authenticity, morals, and customs.

He acknowledged that the project requires a significant amount of resources because it involves rebuilding the king's royal house to recreate the actual event and taking boats from Calabar to Creek Town, but he swiftly added, "that it was a worthy venture."

Additionally, he stated that every effort was made to ensure that the cast, crew, talents, and equipment used in the production were the best in order to capture the audience.

He went on to say that even though it was "difficult to put resources together," we managed to collect money from a few sponsors and investors, hotel and airfare discounts, and assistance from the Cross River State tourist commissioner in terms of scouting and geographical usability.

Although he is hopeful about the film's return on investment, Cassidy added that he anticipates "the film would sell itself organically, having been pushed massively into the market."

In order to encourage creativity in the film, the associate producer disclosed that the cast was carefully chosen to speak Efik and represent the true nature of the characters they were given.

He claims that despite numerous obstacles that delayed the film's release, the crew produced an excellent performance and a timeless film that is a must-see.

While expressing hope for future cooperation on larger projects, Cassidy also praised the partnership with Francis, whom he saw as an older brother from boyhood.

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