Project Detail

Shadow Man

Synopsis

A modern day film noir set in London. Newly arrived in the UK, a young African Man's attempts to become British takes an unexpected turn. A poignant story that takes a fresh look at migration using humour, suspense and a pinch of magic realism.
Starring Kierston Wareing, Emeka Sesay.

Details

Year
2014
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
15 mins
Format
HD Arri Alexa
Director
Afia Nkrumah
Producer
Enrico Tessarin
Executive Producer
Deborah Sathe, Tessa Inklaar, Josic Cadoret
Editor
Noah Payne-Frank
Screenwriter
Afia Nkrumah
Director of Photography
Beniamno Barrese
Production Designer
Maria Dagher, Flor De Mburucuya
Sound
Tom Bartlett
Composer
Tom Bartlett
Principal cast
Kierston Wareing, Emeka Sesay, Robbie Gee, Tyrone Huggins,
Sound Design
Daniel Curpen, Peter Michaels,
Stunt Coordinator
Steen Young
Digital Effects
Luke Ellis
Casting Director
Maureen Duff

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Production Status

Production Company

afiafilm@gmail.com

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