Narrative Short Competition presented by You42
We Are Not Alone
Wumni, a reclusive young Nigerian immigrant, becomes convinced that a mysterious object approaching Earth's orbit holds the key to her loneliness. Determined to decode the alien signal, she enlists the help of Jenny, a stranger and owner of a music shop. Adapted from the short comic by award-winning graphic novelist and screenwriter, Ezra Claytan Daniels, We Are Not Alone is a lo-fi sci-fi tale that delves into themes of connection, expectation, and false promises.
Shot on salvaged Ektachrome stock, this live-action film utilizes experimental animation techniques, including laser etching directly onto film, to immerse viewers in a world buzzing with texture.
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Film Screenings
Credits
Director: | Adebukola "Buki" Bodunrin |
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Producer: | Mariel Neto |
Screenwriter: | Ezra Claytan Daniels |
Cinematographer: | Adam Bial |
Editor: | Adebukola Bodunrin |
Production Designer: | Alana Vague |
Sound Designer: | Paul Mason |
Music: | Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer |
Principal Cast: | Tobi Omodehinde, Katie Malia |
Contact
Distributor: | |
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Public Film Contact: | Adebukola "Buki" Bodunrin |
Publicity Contact: | Adebukola Bodunrin |
Sales Agent: | N/A |