Project Detail

Dawn in the Dark

Synopsis

On the eve of her father’s birthday, Dawn and her fun uncle Nate struggle over her bedtime routine. A new dynamic to their relationship is explored as they navigate their way through a family crisis.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2019 - Debate Strand

Details

Year
2019
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
16 min 20 sec
Format
digital
Director
Runyararo Mapfumo
Producer
Grace Bridger
Executive Producer
Eva Yates, Matimba Kabalika, Jessica Loveland
Editor
Mdhamiri Á Nkemi
Screenwriter
Runyararo Mapfumo
Director of Photography
Joel Honeywell
Production Designer
Phoebe Platman
Sound
Sound Design: Sean McGarrity; Sound Mixer: Cassandra Rutledge
Composer
Jack Newton
Principal cast
Livia Nelson, Percelle Ascott

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Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

Dessymak Productions Ltd, BBC Films, BFI NETWORK production

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