A LETTER TO BLACK MEN

By Kiosa Sukami

SYNOPSIS

Kevin succumbs to a life of crime after the loss of his father. On the day of Kevin’s initiation, Black is released from prison. He attempts to rekindle the relationship with Kevin and his sister, turned legal guardian, Kelsie. Although Kelsie disapproves of Black’s history, he ultimately goes the distance to prove himself a dependable father figure to Kevin.

The Series

We are currently in pre-production of an online series adaption based on the short film.

If you would like to collaborate with us, please contact us below.

OFFICIAL TRAILER

AWARDS / NOMINATIONS

Nominee - Best British/Irish Short at the London Critics’ Circle Film Awards 2023​

Long-listed - Best British Short at the British Independent Film Awards 2022

Winner - Best UK Short at Manchester Film Festival 2022

Nominee - Best UK Short at Raindance Film Festival 2022

Official Selection - Raindance Film Festival 2022

Official Selection - Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival 2022

Official Selection - Bolton International Film Festival 2022

Official Selection - British Urban Film Festival 2022

Official Selection - Cannes Indie Shorts Awards 2022

WATCH FILM

CAST

Dejon Weston

(David)

Iain Gordon

(Femi)

Trinity Benjamin

(Maxine)

Adam Wright

(Smokey)

Jesse Lihau

(Kevin)

Baba Oyejide

(Black)

Ashley Durant

(Leon)

Lynsey Murrell

(Kelsie)

CREW

Kiosa Sukami

(Writer, Producer & Director)

Miguel Cármenes

(Cinematographer)

Tia Ilana

(Art Director)

Laurelle Jones

(Assistant Director)

Junior Alawa

(Script Supervisor)

Orestes Mersinias

(Sound Recordist)

Langa Manyoba

(Sound Designer)

Daniele Tartaca

(Gaffer)

UPCOMING SCREENINGS