EARLY LIFE:
Collins Archie-Pearce was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone. He attended the Cathedral Boys School, and then proceeded to the Albert Academy where he sat to his O’Level Examination. He furthered to the Fourah Bay College and Croydon College (U.K.) where he attained both his degrees respectively.
CARRER:
Collins Archie-Pearce is a film producer, film director, actor and a manager, managing over 25 of the top Nollywood actors.. These include: Patience Ozorkwo, Desmond Elliott, Van Vicker, Mike Ezuroenye, Osita Iheme (Pawpaw), John Okafor (Mr Ibu), Kenneth Okonkwo, John Domelo, Alex Ekubo, Nino Bolanle, Gifty Powers, Chinere Wilfred, Okey Bakasi, Ali Nuhu, Lanre Balagun, Anthony Monjero, Victoria Inyama, Atto Erick, Ifunaya Igwe, Adaeze Ngozi, Chinwe Owoh, Bob Manuel, Charles Awurum, KSB, Joannes Maies, Daniel K Daniel, Prince David Osei and many more.
He also manages non-Nollywood Actors like Winstina Taylor, Sarna Kanu, Desmond Finney, Martha Sesay, Salamatu Kargbo, Christiana Kamara etc.
He started his film production career full swing in 2002 in the U.K. He is the CEO and founder of Archie-Pearce Production LTD and he has proudly produced over seven internationally acclaimed Sierra Leonean films and a couple of those films are being shown on IROKOtv and major airlines across the globe. These films include: ‘Ibu in Sierra Leone’, ‘Devil in Freetown’, ‘I Can’t get you off my mind’, ‘Flight 442’ ‘The British Expert’, ‘Banjul my love’, ‘Transform’, and Co-produced ‘The Menace’, ‘Broken Cross’, ‘The Soul’ etc. Most of these films were shot in the UK, The Gambia, USA and Sierra Leone.
Collins Archie-Pearce has been in the entertainment sector for over 40 years and has contributed immensely to ensure Sierra Leone is recognised worldwide. His skills include; interpreting scripts, accordingly, improvising and meticulously putting film productions together. He has won 52 awards to date and still counting.
FILMOGRAPHY:
Rubicon, Amina, Shameful Deceit, Battered, Ibu in Sierra Leone, London Na Wa, The Soul, ‘Otega and His Enemies, The King Makers, Complicated, Home Abroad, Blood Type, Broken Cross, I Can’t Get You Out of My Mind, National Virus, The Devil in Freetown, The Menace, Love counts, Enchained, Oxford Gardens, Reach, The British Expert, Santana City, The Village Girl, Passport Sake, Gilo and Sheena, Banjul My Love, Make-up Artist, Stingy Uncle, ‘JC Trouble, Transform, Nwanyi Achicha, Oga Detective, Plus Size, Appstle Do Good, The Patriot, Point of No Return, Bowtie, Broadway, This is Not About You, House Share, Redemption etc.
His Gallery
AWARDS
1. Unsung Heroes Award 2013 by Calabash Magazine
2. Recognition Award for contribution to the African Film Industry in the UK 2013 by ZAFAA
3. Most impactful member 2011 by the Redeem Christian Church of God,Woolwich
4. Best Movie Premiere “Ibu in Sierra Leone” 2013 by Sierra Leone Excellence Awards;
5. Best Sierra Leone Film Producer 2014 by the Universal Achievement Awards; etc.
6. Outstanding Contribution to Cinema by United Artist
7. Best Supporting Actor 2014 by AWOL.
8. Best Film Producer (UK) 2015 by Malisha Da Queen Foundation
9. Outstanding Support in the Film Industry by Malisha Da Queen Foundation.
10. Best Community Supporter by Malisha Da Queen Foundation.
11. Best Supporting Actor 2015 by BEFFTA Award.
12. Crowned, Diaspora Movie Ambassador by Diaspora Focus organisation, Sierra Leone.
13. Performance and Excellence in Community work and Nation building, by the Disabled international Foundation SL/UK 2016.
14. Recognition award for my contribution to the African Film Industry 2016, by the Cameroon Films & Movie Academy
15.Best UK Nollywood Producer by Head To Head entertainments & award organisation.
16. The film he jointly produced “Devil in Freetown” has received about 7 awards in various categories.
17. Ambassador for Goodwill and Leadership by True African Heritage Organisation.
18. Best Foreign Producer award by Special Movie Award Organisation (Gambia).
19. Panache Global Entertainment for “Outstanding Achievement in Movie & Community Development”
20. Best Film and Video by African Entrepreneur Awards UK 2016.
21. Best International Acts by National Entertainment Awards.
22. Best film Director 2017 by SIIKETV awards USA
23. Support to the Community by BJO Amara Association.
24. Special Honorary award by BEFFTA
25. Africa Best Cross Over Producer by Magic Len Productions.
26. Lifetime achievement award by HAPAward in LA (Hollywood).
27. Achievement award by African Business Women.
28. Special Recognition award by Noble People International Magazine.
29. Excellence in youth leadership award.
30. Lifetime Achievement award by Siike TV Rising Star Academy Award body
31. Best Lead Actor award by Siike TV Rising Star Academy Award body
32. Support to Humanity by Kings Humanity
33. Outstanding performance & contribution – Rhoda Wilson Production
34. His film “Ibu in Sierra Leone has also won 6 awards in different categories.
35. Leadership strides & Consistency award by NELAS in Nigeria.
36. 2019-2020 Top 100 most influential personalities and brands in Nollywood by NELAS in Nigeria.
37. Best Sierra Leone Action Movie (The British Expert) by Sierra Lebrity.
38. Best Movie Director by Sierra Lebrity.
39. Best Movie Producer by Sierra Lebrity.
40. Best Diaspora Director 2019 by NELAS in UK.
41. Over 15 certificates awarded for his contribution towards the film/entertainment industry.
