Destiny Ekaragha

About:

Destiny Ekaragha is the third child of six children. She was born and raised in London, England in 1982 to Nigerian parents who came to Britain in the 1970’s. Watching films has been one of Destiny’s favourite past times for most of her existence, the first film being A Nightmare on Elm Street when aged 5. Her relationship with the dark was never quite the same, however neither was her relationship with film. The idea of escaping to a world other than her own was very compelling.

Destiny has since spent most of her time immersed in all things film related whether it be script writing, directing or drooling over Johnny Depp. She studied film in college and university and got her first runner job on a film called Wimbledon.

After various runner jobs, including a stint at BBC Films, Destiny teamed up with producer Tamana Bleasdale to make her first short film TIGHT JEANS which she both wrote and directed. TIGHT JEANS was funded by the Southern Exposure branch of Film London. TIGHT JEANS went on to be officially selected by the 2008 Times BFI 52nd London Film Festival. It was also voted the best short film shown at the London Film Festival by The Observer newspaper.

Destiny still lives in South East London, a place that has greatly inspired her work. Herself and Tamana Bleasdale are currently developing several projects including three short films, several music videos and a feature film.

"Ok, so, my name is Destiny Ekaragha ( yes, Destiny is my real name. Honest) and I’m an independent filmmaker or more specifically a writer/director. I know, I know, it sounds fancy right? When I say this to most people, they automatically think that I have money. Needless to say, these people do not work in the film industry other wise they’d know that most of us are broke."

Tight Jeans – Short Film

"I grew up watching films. I was literally raised by it but it was only at the age of 22 that I realised that I wanted to make my own.  After teaming up with producer (and friend) Tamana Bleasdale this idea of making films came into fruition. We made my first short film ‘Tight Jeans’, (funded by Southern Exposure ) which, ended up being officially selected by The Times BFI 52nd London Film Festival (my days, thats a long title). This lead to my being featured on BBC News and CNN. Crazy innit? Since then it has got into the 2009 Pan African Film Festival and we’re waiting on others. Needless to say, I’m on cloud 9. I just wish that ‘9′ meant money. Credit crunch anyone"

Gone Too far- Short Film