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THE TEAM
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BABATUNWA ADERINOKUN
Chairman, Founder
Babatunwa Aderinokun is the chairperson and founder of Trino Motion Pictures. Having studied Business Management at the University of Surrey, he decided to follow his passion for the performing arts and established the studio in 2012.
With a Producing Foundation short course at the London Film Academy and an editing short course at MET Film School in London, he started off shooting short films including the 2016 AMVCA-winning short film, The Encounter, and in 2018 released his first feature film, Sylvia.
An avid movie fan, he would say City of God is one of his favourite movies. With great admiration for African movies such as Viva Riva and Nairobi Half-Life, he hopes to emulate such quality in the company’s productions.
UCHE OKOCHA
Co-founder, Managing Director
Uche Louis Okocha, an esteemed alumnus of Kings College Lagos and the prestigious University of Lagos, is the co-founder and Managing Director of Trino Motion Pictures.
Equipped with certifications in Producing Foundation and Scriptwriting from the London Film Academy, as well as a certification in Accounting & Finance from the Lagos Business School, Uche Okocha has established himself as a formidable force in the film industry. He is also a proud member of the Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria, reflecting his commitment to the growth and innovation of the Nigerian film sector.
In his current position, Uche Okocha adeptly oversees the day-to-day operations of Trino Motion Pictures, managing everything from screenplay development and acquisitions to physical production, marketing, domestic distribution, and international sales.
Uche's passion for storytelling is reflected in his impressive portfolio, which includes the nominated feature films Sylvia, Three Thieves, and The Razz Guy. Notably, he produced the critically acclaimed horror/thriller The Weekend, making history as the first independently produced Nigerian film to be officially selected for the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival in New York.
JUDE CHIDEBE
Executive Director, Head of Post Production
As executive director and head of post-production at Trino Motion Pictures, Jude oversees the entire post-production process, working with the best professionals to ensure the delivery of our films at the highest international standards.
Over the years, he has functioned as an editor, technical director, and post-production supervisor in various top organizations where he acquired a wealth of experience in editing, production control room, live streaming and television broadcast programs.
He supervised the production of a weekly program on major national television stations for several years.
Notwithstanding his degree in Architectural Technology, his ever-growing passion for the film and broadcast industry will see him as a top media executive in the industry in the nearest future.
SUNKANMI OGUNGBAIYE
Executive Director, Head of Accounts & Finance
Sunkanmi Ogungbaiye holds a National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Accounting from Yaba College of Technology. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Lagos and later obtained an Executive MBA with Distinction from the prestigious University of Lagos Business School (ULBS), specializing in Accounting.
He completed a certification in Accounting for Film and TV from the University of California, USA. He also holds a certification in financial modeling from Lagos Business School (LBS).
Sunkanmi is a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians West Africa (AATWA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), and the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM).
He has led finance teams on several high-profile productions for Trino Motion Pictures, Netflix, and Prime Video, including the award-winning films 'Breath of Life' and 'The Weekend'. His deep understanding of production accounting brings invaluable insight to his role as Executive Director.
Beyond the corporate sphere, Sunkanmi is passionate about mentorship and professional development. He lectures taxation at several ICAN tuition centres in Nigeria and currently serves as the pioneer Chairman of the Students’ Affairs Committee of the Surulere & District Society of ICAN.
ISDE Program in Partnership with TMP
Trino Motion Pictures Partners with NIFS to Launch the International Sales & Distribution Executives (ISDE) Program, Empowering the Next Generation of Film Industry Leaders