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My Dad, Guyana and Me

John Stephen Mingo in full Scots regalia

Synopsis

The deeply personal story of one woman’s voyage of discovery to understand her heritage. What begins as a journey of curiosity to remember a long-lost parent and learn about his Guyanese heritage turns into something much more profound and deeply relatable.
A poetic journey through fragmented memories of the past and heartfelt discoveries in the present. It is a journey that shows the importance of knowing your heritage and what makes somewhere truly feel like home.

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Details

Year: 2025
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 9 min 15 sec
Format: Digital
Director: Noella Mingo
Producer: Noella Mingo, Damian Paul Daniel
Executive Producer: Noella Mingo, Damian Paul Daniel
Editor: Ken Mizutani
Screenwriter: Noella Mingo
Director of Photography: Damian Paul Daniel
Sound: Noella Mingo
Composer: Adam Franklin, Daniel Franklin
Guyana Archive Producer: Kate Pourshariati

Genre

Black Woman Director

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

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Damian Paul Daniel
128 City Road
London
EC1V 2NX

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