Graduate of the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. He became an acclaimed filmmaker (PRODUCER) in the year 1995, when he produced his debut, a popular Nigerian feature movie titled “ASHES OF HATRED” in a Nigerian local dialect (Igbo), subtitled in English. Before branching off into the movie industry, JOHN IKEM practiced as a stage artiste and Producer from 1992 to 1995. He graduated to becoming a DIRECTOR and a SCREENPLAY WRITER also, and made his debut as a Director in the year 2001 with the movie “JESSICA”, and as a Screenplay Write in 2004. He single handedly plotted, screenplayed and directed the movie “BRAVE HEART”. He has since directed quiet a number of movies and is looking forward to directing greater and more challenging movies.
VIDEOGRAPHY
| TITLE | ROLE | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| ONE NIGHT IN VEGAS | DIRECTOR | 2013 |
| BIANCA | PRODUCER/DIRECTOR (USA) | 2011 |
| SCARLET | DIRECTOR (USA) | 2011 |
| MIND GAME | PRODUCER/DIRECTOR (USA) | 2010 |
| HOPE ALIVE | DIRECTOR (USA) | 2009 |
| CROSSING PATHS | DIRECTOR (USA) | 2008 |
| B4 THE VOW | DIRECTOR/EDITOR | 2005 |
| TU FACE | DIRECTOR | 2005 |
| CLAWS OF THE LION | CO-DIRECTOR/EDITOR | 2005 |
| MENDING PETE | PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/EDITOR | 2004 |
| LAST GIRL STANDING | DIRECTOR/EDITOR | 2004 |
| BRAVE HEART | PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/EDITOR | 2004 |
| UNDER ARREST | DIRECTOR/EDITOR | 2004 |
| WE ARE ONE | DIRECTOR | 2003 |
| HONEYMOON HOTEL | DIRECTOR/EDITOR | 2003 |
| SHATERED ILLUSION | DIRECTOR | 2003 |
| PROMISE ME FOREVER | DIRECTOR | 2003 |
| LAST WEEKEND | PRODUCER/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | 2003 |
| HAND OF GOD | DIRECTOR | 2003 |
| JESSICA | PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 2001 |
| CLOSE SHAVE | PRODUCER/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | 2000 |
| MISTERIOUS | PRODUCER | 2000 |
| CROSSFIRE | PRODUCER/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | 2000 |
| IDENTITY | ASSOSIATE PRODUCER | 2000 |
| TWO MINUTES | PRODUCER/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | 1999 |
| SCARS OF WOMANHOOD | PRODUCER/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | 1997 |
| STROKE OF FAITH | PRODUCER | 1996 |
| ASHES OF HATRED | PRODUCER | 1994/1995 |
| TABOO | ASST. PRODUCTION MANAGER | 1993 |
| UNFORGIVEN SIN | ACTOR | 1993 |
JOHN UCHE’S AWARDS INCLUDE
2012 GIAMA AWARDS – BEST FILM PRODUCER – DIASPORA – BIANCA
2012 GIAMA AWARDS – BEST FILM DIRECTOR – DIASPORA – BIANCA
2011 NAFCA AWARDS – BEST DRAMA – DIASPORA – MIND GAME
2011 NOLLYWOOD USA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
2011 NOLLYWOOD ROCORGNITION/CONTRIBUTION AWARD