A short community documentary focusing on a conversation between two young British artists from the diaspora.
Told through the first meeting of photographer Darren and poet/artist Edward, we follow as they share contrasting childhood journeys across borders and a shared search for self-definition.
‘This film wasn’t just about migration and distance. This film was about connection. Finding comfort outside of the comfort zone.’ — Edward Adonteng, 2019.
Released: 2019 | Origin: UK | Running Time: 14 mins 05 sec
Genre: Documentary - Youth-led community film project
Starring: Edward Adonteng and Darren Tsang
Directors: Cheyenne Ritfeld and Nataša Cordeaux
Producer: Kate Shelley
Executive Producers: Christopher Taylor
Production Company: Young Creators UK
In association with: the ‘London in Motion’ Workshop, London International Documentary Festival & The Department of Anthropology, SOAS, University of London
Camera: Seabo Daniel, Sameer Malik, William McLaughlin, Edgar Olsen Nash, Ben Pike, Stanley Tucker & Nataša Cordeaux
Sound: Sidney Archbutt, Doyle Shungu and Seabo Daniel
Light: Sameer Malik and Edgar Olsen Nash
Production: Nhu Huynh, Katie O’Hara, Mario Perfundi and Maci Skye
Edit: Ben Pike and Nataša Cordeaux
Dialogue Editor: Tobia Malagutti
Colourist: Catherine Bridgman
Music: ‘JUNIPER’ — Written by EDWARD ADONTENG, Performed by APOLLO STARK, Produced by BLUE MAJIC BEAT CO.
‘THE BOOK OF DAVID’ — Written by EDWARD ADONTENG, Performed by APOLLO STARK and SLOMO, Produced by SLOMO.
Caterer: JFB JERK & GRILL
Special Thanks: William Fielding, Kwame Graves Okon, Aicha Larbi, Jemma Moore, Rhianna Moritz, Savanna, Kayleigh Whitfield, 3SPACE International House, Business Launch Pad, Sound Banana, All Members & Supporters of YCUK.