Half Memory
Synopsis
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025
Details
- Year
- 2024
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 30 min
- Director
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Ufuoma Essi
- Producer
- Ufuoma Essi
- Editor
- Ufuoma Essi
- Director of Photography
- Ufuoma Essi
- Sound
- Shamica Ruddock
- Composer
- Shamica Ruddock
- Other Lead Creative(s)
- Colourist - Thierry Phung
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Supported by Council England, Somerset House Studios and Jerwood, with additional support from The Elephant Trust
Sales Company
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