Variety

‘My Father’s Shadow,’ ‘Pillion’ and ‘I Swear’ Lead British Independent Film Awards Nominations

Akinola Davies Jr.’s debut feature “My Father’s Shadow” has emerged as the film to beat at the upcoming 2025 British Independent Film Awards. The Cannes-bowing film, starring Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and set ...
Yahoo

KC Montero Joins Philippine Thriller ‘Shadow Transit’; APL Film Comes Onboard As Distributor

EXCLUSIVE: Filipino-American actor and host KC Montero has joined the cast of upcoming neo-noir thriller Shadow Transit. The cast already stars UK-based singer-songwriter Qymira and US-based, ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Two Boys and Their Dad Wander Through Lagos in ‘My Father’s Shadow’ (Exclusive First Look)

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù ('Slow Horses', 'Gangs of London') leads the semi-autobiographical film, the debut feature from Akinola Davies Jr. that will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. By Lily Ford The ...
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‘My Father’s Shadow’ becomes first Nigerian fiction film in Cannes official lineup

Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa has congratulated Nigeria’s Film Director, Akinola Davies for scripting and directing Nigeria’s first movie ever ...