Project Detail

Dear Babylon

Synopsis

The future of social housing is threatened by the AC30 Housing Bill. Set in London's East End, a trio of art students are eager to raise awareness about their neighbourhood especially the lives of tenants and people who work on the estate.

Details

Year: 2019
Type of film: Shorts
Running time: 21 min
Director: Ayo Akingbade
Producer: Ayo Akingbade, Lewis Taylor
Editor: Tom Chick
Screenwriter: Ayo Akingbade
Director of Photography: Emma Dalesman
Production Designer: Phoebe Darling
Music: Oliver Palfreyman
Principal cast: Donna Banya, Emmanuel Adeneye, Marla Kellard Jones

Genre

Black

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Ayo Akingbade

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ayoakingbade.com

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