Project Detail

Murewa

Murewa

Synopsis

As Marlon looks back over home movie footage of his relationship with his first childhood friend, Murry, he is forced to reflect on the moments that shaped them. Raw, intimate and honest, MUREWA is a tender coming-of-age story of friendship and a quest to understand what happened along the way.
Official Selection SXSW Film & TV Festival 2025 - World premiere
Official Selection DOC NYC 2025
Official Selection Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2026

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
14 min 52 sec
Format
Mini DV, Digital
Director
Ché Scott-Heron Newton
Producer
Matt Houghton
Editor
Marlon Francis
Sound
Chad Orororo
Composer
James Spinney, Mica Henry
Principal cast
With contributions from: Murewa Ekundayo, Marlon Francis

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Fee Fie Foe

Matt Houghton
14 Eastlake Road
London
SE5 9QL

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