Project Detail

Shadow Man

Bombax Media

Synopsis

A modern day film noir set in London. Newly arrived in the UK, a young African Man's attempts to become British takes an unexpected turn. A poignant story that takes a fresh look at migration using humour, suspense and a pinch of magic realism.
Starring Kierston Wareing, Emeka Sesay.

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Details

Year: 2014
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 15 mins
Format: HD Arri Alexa
Director: Afia Nkrumah
Producer: Enrico Tessarin
Executive Producer: Deborah Sathe, Tessa Inklaar, Josic Cadoret
Editor: Noah Payne-Frank
Screenwriter: Afia Nkrumah
Director of Photography: Beniamno Barrese
Production Designer: Maria Dagher, Flor De Mburucuya
Sound: Tom Bartlett
Composer: Tom Bartlett
Principal cast: Kierston Wareing, Emeka Sesay, Robbie Gee, Tyrone Huggins,
Sound Design: Daniel Curpen, Peter Michaels,
Stunt Coordinator: Steen Young
Digital Effects: Luke Ellis
Casting Director: Maureen Duff

Genre

Woman Director Black Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

afiafilm@gmail.com

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