Talent Talk: My Father’s Shadow

Writer-director Akinola Davies’ first feature film, My Father’s Shadow (‘Un Certain Regard’), brings us on a journey through the city of Lagos, Nigeria, seen from the perspective of two young brothers. The director, whose short film Lizard was the winner of Sundance Short Film Grand Jury Prize, will be in conversation with co-writer Wale Davies, UK producer Rachel Dargavel, Nigerian co-producer Funmbi Ogunbanwo and BBC FILM Director Eva Yates. The film is supported by BBC FILM and the BFI. 

Speakers:

AKINOLA DAVIES JNR | Writer-director
MY FATHER'S SHADOW

WALE AKINOLA DAVIES JNR | Writer
MY FATHER'S SHADOW

RACHEL DARGAVEL | Producer
Element Films/Crybaby Films | MY FATHER'S SHADOW

FUNMBI OGUNBANWO | Producer
Fatherland Productions | MY FATHER'S SHADOW

EVA YATES | Director
BBC Film

Moderator:

AMA AMPADU | Senior Production and Development Executive
BFI