# Eric Aghimien

Eric Enomamien Aghimien is a Nigerian director, producer, screenwriter and editor. His debut feature film, A Mile from Home won awards at both the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

## Early life

Eric Aghimien was born in Benin City, Edo State and is the fourth of seven children. At the age of eight while he was in primary school, he began drawing comics and selling some to fellow students. He attended Immaculate Conception College, Benin City and Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State, Nigeria. Eric is naturally gifted with creative artistic abilities which include; singing, moulding and drawing. His greatest hobby since childhood is watching movies beside swimming and football.
He obtained a National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology in 2005. While obtaining his diploma, he was a member of a musical group called Da TED. After his National Diploma, Eric decided to pursue a career in entertainment.

## Career

In 2006, Aghimien moved to Lagos from Benin and decided to pursue a career in film. He began his film career in 2007 at a computer training institute where he learnt how to use computers, graphic design and video editing. Eric wanted to study filmmaking abroad but could not raise enough funds to see it through. He continued his learning by sourcing tutorials online. Eric founded Hills Pictures Movie Academy in 2008 which helps upcoming talents discover, develop and exhibit their talents.
In 2011, he made an experimental short film titled Heckto which was nominated for Best Use of Special Effects and Best Actor at the 2012 International Short Film Festival. Aghimien also made his first feature film A Mile from Home, an action drama, which received positive reviews.

## Filmography

| Year | Film | Role |
| 2011 | Heckto (Short) | Writer, director |
| 2013 | A Mile from Home | Writer, producer, director |
| 2014 | Leeway (Short) | Writer, director |
| 2016 | Slow Country | Writer, producer, director |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2013 | Blueprint Awards | Movie Producer of the Year | A Mile from Home | Won |
| 2014 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Lighting Designer | A Mile from Home | Nominated |
| 2014 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Achievement In Visual Effects | A Mile from Home | Won |
| 2014 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Achievement In Make-Up | A Mile from Home | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Director | A Mile from Home | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Edited Movie | A Mile from Home | Won |
| 2014 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Movie | A Mile from Home | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Screenplay | A Mile from Home | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Movie with the Best Special Effects | A Mile from Home | Won |
| 2014 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Director | A Mile from Home | Won |
| 2014 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Producer of the Year | A Mile from Home | Nominated |
| 2014 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Edited Film | A Mile from Home | Nominated |
| 2014 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Cinematography | A Mile from Home | Nominated |
| 2014 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Motion Picture | A Mile from Home | Nominated |
| 2014 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Drama | A Mile from Home | Won |
| 2014 | Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Director | A Mile from Home | Nominated |
| 2014 | Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Movie | A Mile from Home | Won |
| 2014 | Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Cinematography | A Mile from Home | Nominated |
| 2014 | Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Original Screenplay | A Mile from Home | Nominated |
| 2014 | Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Set Design | A Mile from Home | Nominated |
| 2014 | The Africa Film Festival and Academy Awards (ZAFAA) | Best Producer | A Mile from Home | Nominated |
| 2014 | The Africa Film Festival and Academy Awards (ZAFAA) | Best Editor | A Mile from Home | Won |