Biodun Stephen began her film-making career in 2014 with the release of
The Visit. The film was praised for its minimal yet insightful cast, story and originality. It received two nominations at the 2016
Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in Lagos. During an interview with Tribune on various facets of her career, she recalled that acting was her "first love", but didn't have a breakthrough in it hence her decision to improve by attaining new skills abroad. She describes the provision of a platform to communicate with the world as her motivation for delving into film-making. In 2017, Stephen film,
Picture Perfect received five nominations, and won two awards at the 2017
Best of Nollywood Awards, for categories best actor in a lead role (
Bolanle Ninalowo) and best use of food in a film. She also won best director award at the 2016
Maya Awards (Africa). Speaking to
Guardian on the origin of her love stories, Stephen stated "I draw inspiration from my experiences, my pains, my joys, sad moments in my life and in the lives of people around me". In August 2018, her film
Seven and Half Dates was recommended by Guardian as a film to see in the weekend. In an interview with
Nigerian Tribune, Stephen recalled that being nominated for
AMVCA has been her most accomplished moment, and provided her with the confidence to continue film-making. She describes
Emem Isong and
Mary Njoku as individuals within the film sector that inspires her. Aside film-making, Stephen is also a radio personality, where she anchors a weekend show titled
Whispers.
Filmography == Awards and nominations ==