Nigerian film producer Wale Muraina is taking a major step onto the international stage through a collaboration with Edinburgh-based Omilan Productions Ltd on the upcoming feature film Between Us, set to begin principal photography in the United Kingdom.
Produced and directed by Oluyinka Omilani, the film features an international cast including Gemma Dawson (UK), Olarotim Fakunle (Nigeria), and Ian Bjorn (UK). For Wale Muraina, Between Us marks his first time producing a fully UK-set film, following his earlier collaboration with Omilan Productions on Eegunleti, which was shot in both Nigeria and the UK. In addition to producing, Muraina also shares writer’s credit as co-writer of the film, marking an expanded creative role in the project.Muraina notes key differences between Nigerian and UK film production, particularly the UK’s structured approach to crew roles, budgeting, and union-regulated workflows. He describes the experience as valuable exposure to large-scale coordination and international production standards.
Beyond the project itself, Muraina emphasizes the importance of strong distribution networks in ensuring African stories reach global audiences. He believes international collaborations not only open doors for African producers but also provide crucial insight into how films are packaged and positioned for worldwide distribution.As Between Us moves into production, Muraina sees the film as an important milestone in his career and a step toward greater global visibility for African talent and storytelling.
