Congratulations to NFI’s very own graduating student, Christy Okugo (@christyjtv) whose new film, “Abandoned”, is premiering on Amazon prime! Chinonso Christiana Okugo, the creator ChristyJ Tv, is Nigerian born, lives in Nashville, is a Graduating student of Nashville Film institute. Christy wrote, directed, and co-edited this film! Tune in and #supportourstudent!
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