Project Detail

MyMan: An Origin Story

MyMan: An Origin Story
MyMan: An Origin Story

Synopsis

A story of how a young man discovers he has superpowers (or a super imagination), using them to evade the grim realities of being a Black teenager amidst a backdrop of knife crime and gang culture.
Following the tragic loss of his father, Marcus Miller grapples with identity loss and strives to maintain his former social and academic standing. As more powers emerge, Marcus faces a critical decision: succumb to darkness or honour his father's legacy by embracing heroism.
This fantastical narrative intertwines nostalgia, surrealism, teenage turmoil, and nods to comic book lore.

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
14 min 20 sec
Director
Jamie Swaby, Kenton Jordan Thomas
Producer
Kenton Jordan Thomas, Jamie Swaby
Executive Producer
Jen Bradfield
Editor
Harry Foster
Screenwriter
Kenton Jordan Thomas
Director of Photography
Stephen Melling
Sound
Daniel Joseph
Composer
Marcelo Cervone, Ravelle Leacock
Principal cast
Khalid Daley, Ziggy Gardner, Whitney Dlodlo, Naytanael Benjamin, Mark Frampton, Jane Tallant
Other Lead Creative(s)
Make Up Designer: Megan Tallant, Stop Motion Directors: Lisa Kenney, Rich Farris

Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

All Mixed Up Productions Ltd

Kenton Jordan Thomas & Jamie Swaby

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