New York—based filmmaker, Abbesi Akhamie’s acclaimed short film, ‘Still Water Runs Deep’, will return home for its African premiere at this year’s Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).
The film was produced by Melissa Adeyemo, an MBA graduate of New York University, who will be attending the festival.
The film tells the intimate story of a stern father, whose concealed emotions begin to stir when faced with the portent of a missing son. Veteran theater and film actor, Toyin Oshinaike, leads an all-star cast that includes Rita Edward and Yemi Adebiyi.
The film had its World Premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) where it received a warm reception, having been opened to two full-house screenings.
‘Still Water Runs Deep’ was written and directed by Abbesi, a New York University MFA graduate. The Nigerian-American duo are truly excited about presenting the film to the Nigerian audience.
As AFRIFF opens this Sunday, Melissa will be in attendance along with the cast for the film’s first screening on Monday, October 30 at 2:30 PM at the Genesis Cinema, Palms Mall, Lekki, Lagos.
An additional screening is scheduled for Wednesday, November 1 at 7:30 PM at the same venue.
The film is in competition at the festival for Best Student Short.
Still Water Runs Deep’s trailer. is a delight on YouTube.
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