Project Detail

Oba

Synopsis

In a reimagined future a King of a Nigerian village passes. The kingmakers consult with traditional Gods - Ayo, an unsuspecting young man from Southeast London, has been selected as the new Oba. Ayo is plunged into a surreal journey of reconnection and discovery as he ascends to the throne.

Details

Year: 2022
Type of film: Shorts
Running time: 11 min 17 sec
Director: Femi Oladigbolu
Producer: Ray Okudzeto
Executive Producer: Scott O’Donnell, Stephen Ledger-Lomas, Helen Rhodes
Editor: Hasani Franke
Screenwriter: Femi Oladigbolu
Director of Photography: Stefan Yap
Production Designer: Jakob Gierse
Sound: Jack Hallett
Composer: Ife Oladigbolu, Alex Adetiba, Dominique Chambers
Principal cast: Samuel Adewunmi, Funke Adeleke, Philips Nortey, Richard Olátúndé Bake, Sam Geker Kawle

Genre

Horror Fantasy Sci-Fi

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Somesuch

4 Wilkes Street
London
E1 6QF

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