Dolly Nwaduba has opened up about her experience producing and acting in A Spark in the Dark, describing the project as a reflective story on relationships and life choices.
In an exclusive interview with The Nollywood Reporter, Nwaduba said the film was conceived as a simple but thought-provoking story. “It’s a feel-good film, but one that makes people think deeply about their life choices and the things they cannot control,” she said.
She explained that the story explores interpersonal dynamics, particularly friendships and romantic relationships, through its central characters.
Speaking on how the project came together, Nwaduba said her collaboration with writer Abigail Timann played a key role in shaping the film. “We had a relationship before the project, so when she sent the script, I connected with it immediately. We worked on it together every step of the way,” she said.
She also noted that working with director Akay Mason was a positive experience on her first feature.
Nwaduba revealed that she did not initially plan to act in the film despite being involved as a producer. “I wanted to focus on producing because it was my first time working on a cinema project, but I was encouraged to take on a role,” she said, adding that she eventually embraced the experience.
On managing both responsibilities, she admitted that producing was more demanding than acting. “Acting was easier for me, but producing required constant decision-making and came with a lot of pressure, especially as a first-time cinema producer,” she said.
She added that the cast’s existing relationships contributed to the film’s on-screen chemistry. “Most of us were already friends, so it was easy to translate that into our performances,” she said.
A Spark in the Dark, directed by Akay Mason, is scheduled for release in cinemas on April 24.