The Awakening | Short Film (2024)
The Awakening | Short Film | Directed by Rasheed Ogunlaru and Ashleigh Smith | Written by Rasheed Ogunlaru | Screenplay by Ashleigh Smith. ©️ Rasheed Ogunlaru / Ashleigh Smith 2024,
THIS FILM WAS MADE FOR EDUCATIONAL USES & DISCUSSIONAL WORKSHOPS.
Sleeping? Seeking? Or Awakening?
Cast in order of appearance:
Adam – Ashleigh Smith
Voice – Rasheed Ogunlaru
Gym Manager – Ajamu X
‘Old Man’ – Rasheed Ogunlaru
Chad – Chadrack Mbuini
Jane ‘Sweet Lady’ – Sian Leigh
Adam’s Mum – Janet Kumah
Crew:
Directed by Ashleigh Smith and Rasheed Ogunlaru
Written by Rasheed Ogunlaru
Cinematographer – Paul Baichoo
Produced by Rasheed Ogunlaru and Ashleigh Smith
Editor – Dsgnby kinkwesy
Sound Editor – Max Allcock
Location Assistant – Marcus Fellowes
With thanks to 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning, London
©️ Rasheed Ogunlaru / Ashleigh Smith 2024
‘One moment of Awakening, can reverse a lifetime of sleepwalking.’ - Rasheed Ogunlaru