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Writer & Filmmaker

Titus Promise

Crafting human stories for the screen with precision, heart & cultural depth.

percytitus05@gmail.com
+234 704 802 7664
Lagos, Nigeria  ·  @Tituspercy
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Titus Promise
Titus Promise · 2024
Profile

About Titus Promise

A passionate storyteller with over five years of professional experience crafting narratives that resonate across cultures and screens. Titus blends immersive research, authentic character development, and dynamic dialogue to produce scripts that move audiences — from intimate short films to epic feature-length productions.

Currently serving as Senior Screenwriter at Wanzami Entertainment, Titus has contributed to festival-selected films, series pilots, and original IPs — demonstrating a consistent ability to develop compelling stories from concept to screen.

His work spans drama, thriller, sci-fi, and historical epic — always grounded in human truth and cultural specificity.

Screenwriting
Script Development
Character Arc Crafting
Dialogue Writing
Feature Film Formatting
TV Series Pilot
Narrative Storyboarding
Creative Storytelling
Script Supervision
Writers' Room Leadership
Story Pitching
Research-Driven Narratives
Drama · Thriller · Epic
Mentorship
Titus directing on set
Experience

Professional Journey

June 2023 – Present
Wanzami Entertainment
Lagos, Nigeria
Senior Screenwriter
  • Led creative development of original screenplays and series pilots, driving projects from concept to production-ready draft.
  • Architected multi-layered character arcs and sharp dialogue for ensemble casts, enhancing audience engagement across diverse genres.
  • Spearheaded writers' room brainstorming sessions, contributing story innovations that shaped the creative direction of Wanzami originals.
  • Pitched new IP concepts to network executives and producers, successfully advancing three projects into active development.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with directors, DPs, and producers to align script vision with production capabilities.
April 2020 – Oct 2024
Clark Family Production & Invisualz Motion
U.S.A / Remote
Screenwriter
  • Developed original short-film scripts from the ground up, collaborating with directors to align narrative vision with production design.
  • Conducted script readings and provided constructive dramaturgical feedback, elevating the quality of collaborative projects.
  • Researched socio-cultural themes and integrated them into narratives to ensure authentic resonance with target audiences.
Portfolio

Selected Projects

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AIFF  ·  EWAfrica
01
Quicksand
Feature Film Screenplay  ·  Story & Screenplay: Titus Promise Percy

Original feature exploring moral collapse and redemption in contemporary Nigeria. A protagonist at the intersection of ambition and ethical failure.

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AIFF  ·  TINFF  ·  UMAwards
02
Ruin
Short Film Screenplay  ·  Wanzami Entertainment

Award-nominated short examining fractured identity through minimalist visual language. Selected for multiple international film festivals.

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EKIFF Selection
03
Against Creation
Short Film  ·  Wanzami Entertainment

Sci-fi thriller confronting creation ethics and human hubris. Screenplay: Percy Umanah. Officially selected at EKIFF.

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04
Wanzami Original
Bayajidda
Epic Screenplay

Grand historical epic drawing from West African legend — a sweeping multi-part saga of war, identity, and the founding of nations. Currently in active development.

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05
In Development
Incidental Duplicity
TV Series Pilot

Character-driven series pilot built on themes of identity, loyalty, and institutional power. Crafted for contemporary African streaming audiences.

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06
OLA Peace Production
Sanctum
Short Thriller

Psychological thriller grounded in atmosphere and moral ambiguity — a taut, claustrophobic story of secrets and consequence with a sharp final act.

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Education & Mentorship

Academic & Training

2012 – 2016
Bachelor of Arts — History & International Studies
University of Uyo

Foundation in critical analysis, cultural research, and narrative framing — applied directly to screenwriting practice.

2020 – 2025
Creative Writing — Screenwriting Intensive
Alisson.com / FutureLearn / TAFTA

Ongoing professional development in screenplay structure, genre craft, and industry-standard formatting.

Mentorship & Community

April 2022 – May 2023
Script Mentor
Screenwriting Community Group — Volunteer
  • Guided emerging writers through the full script development pipeline, accelerating their creative growth.
  • Organized writing workshops and collaborative sessions that built a thriving community of practice.
  • Provided structured feedback on submissions, helping writers refine voice, structure, and story logic.
Writing Samples

Work Samples

Feature Script
Bayajjida: Tales of the Savannah Queen

An epic narrative rooted in West African mythology — a sweeping tale of legacy, power, and the Savannah Queen's enduring reign.

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Series Script
Bloodline: The Valentine Curse — Episode 3

A gripping series episode weaving family secrets, fate, and the weight of a generational curse that refuses to be broken.

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Feature Script
The Ride

A character-driven feature exploring journeys both literal and metaphorical — tension, transformation, and the roads we choose.

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On set with team

Let's Create Together

Titus Promise

Senior Screenwriter  ·  Filmmaker  ·  Story Architect

Email
percytitus05@gmail.com
Phone
+234 704 802 7664
Location
Lagos, Nigeria
Social
@Tituspercy

Crafting stories that endure.