Project Detail

Between Realms

Maleek sits against a soft furnishing, wearing a cream knit top. He has a shaved head and beard, and his expression is contemplative and emotional. Natural light falls across his face.

Synopsis

Guided through shifting realms shaped by memory, spirit and emotion, Maleek is forced to confront the unresolved wounds that continue to echo across generations. As reality blurs and time slips away, what begins as a search for connection becomes a journey of healing and transformation.

Official Selection, S.O.U.L Festival 2026

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
13 min 50 sec
Format
Digital Alexa 35
Director
Romaine Reid
Producer
Romaine Reid
Executive Producer
Romaine Reid
Editor
Romaine Reid
Screenwriter
Romaine Reid
Director of Photography
Kenan Bouvier
Production Designer
Romaine Reid
Sound
Zak Ferguson
Composer
Drew Archie, Imaani Truscott-Reid
Principal cast
Oliver Alvin-Wilson, Daniel Francis-Swaby, Leon Herbert, Shola Komolafe, Raquel Appiah
Bis Oseni
1st Assistant Director
Wardrobe
Romaine Reid
Make Up Artist
Kym Menzies Foster
Gaffer
Jack Gould
Gaffer / Spark
Salim Adam
BTS
Fran Chinhundu
BTS
Drew Brown
Casting
Romaine Reid
Casting
Liyanne Marie
Script Editor
Titilola Dawudu
VFX
Romaine Reid
Colour Grade
Romaine Reid
Sound Designer
Vicente Molder
Sound Mixer
Sandro Popkhadze

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Alqmi

Romaine Reid
86-90 Paul Street, London, England, EC2A 4NE

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