A Homage to Nigerians in Alaska

LOS ANGELES - Nov. 26, 2013 - PRLog -- Taking the director’s chair, Chinonye Chukwu sees herself as an anomaly in more ways than one. Chinonye was born in Rivers State, Nigeria and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska. Her parents, Nigerian immigrants, came to Alaska to establish themselves as engineers. Chinonye grew up eating her mother's jaloff rice for dinner and wanting to go dog mushing with her friends on weekends; avoiding cousins that made fun of her for not knowing her native language, and moose that plant themselves on her front yard. Chinonye grew up having to balance her traditional Nigerian upbringing, with her American, and more specifically, Arctic surroundings, and it is this dichotomy that serves as the impetus for her film ALASKALAND.

“I wanted to tell a story that was true to the insecurities and complexities I've had to navigate my entire life, while constructing a layered homage to the cultures and environment that have informed who I am” states Director Chinonye. “The main events in the film are not autobiographical, but the isolation Chukwuma feels in navigating his different worlds, the difficulty he faces in realizing his own greatness, and the journey of forgiveness his family must make, have all been a part of my reality.”

The story of ALASKALAND is specific and universal at the same time. Chinonye hopes it gives everyone a peek into a world that most have never seen, particularly from a perspective that has never been portrayed on screen before. But most importantly, she hopes ALASKALAND inspires people to see themselves in one another, while embracing the unique qualities that contribute to their greatness and strength.

"The art of independent film making truly relies on the vision of the filmmaker and every once in a while, you are lucky to find a filmmaker that can bring their vision to light” states New World Distribution CCO Cary Floyd. “Chinonye Chukwu, is that filmmaker and ALASKALAND is that film."

Chinonye Chukwu’s ALASKALAND is expected to be released on iTunes December 3^rd with more platforms coming online soon.

About New World Distribution

New World Distribution is a team of film executives, producers, directors, screenwriters, media and marketing professionals with one goal—to provide independent producers of film and television the opportunity to be seen and heard.  New World is a full‐service development‐through‐distribution entertainment company designed to exploit new avenues of financing, uncompromised creative project development, and existing & emerging global distribution platforms to bring high‐quality media content to the widest possible audience.  New World is distinguished by its ability to interweave seasoned business fundamentals with the newest evolutions in how content is received and purchased. International markets (particularly the lucrative and fast‐growing Asian & Pacific Rim markets) are not an afterthought, but an important new frontier. The latest innovations in distribution technology (VOD, internet streaming, mobile devices, etc.) are built into the foundation of New World, maximizing existing financial streams and providing a competitive edge against slower, more orthodox entertainment companies.  New World Distribution not only distributes film, we are also a creative, independent film and television production company.  Located in Los Angeles California, we have produced and developed numerous independent films and television shows.

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