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Born Again (Candice Onyeama)

Synopsis

A British-Nigerian woman tormented by her inability to have children experiences a transformative baptism leading her on an unexpected journey that offers her a chance to rebirth herself.

Details

Year
2020
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
10 min 25 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Candice Onyeama
Producer
Nicola Gregory
Executive Producer
Dean Charles, Valentine Nonyela, Duncan Western
Editor
Zsófia Tálas
Screenwriter
Candice Onyeama
Director of Photography
Korsshan Schlauer
Production Designer
Amelia Stevens
Sound
Blai Escayola Bosch
Composer
Nneka Cummins
Principal cast
Ann Ogbomo, Charles Venn, Brielle Olaleye
Colourist
Adam Dolniak

Genre

Woman Director Black Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

2HOTFILMS

Genesis Child Films

Sales Company

Nicola Gregory (Producer)

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