Hollywood star, Idris Elba, is set to direct a Lagos-based short film, titled Dust To Dreams in collaboration with Nigerian filmmaker, Mo Abudu.
Dust to Dreams follows the relationship between a mother and her teenage daughter as she meets her father for the first time.
Mo Abudu took to her social media page on Tuesday to share more details on the film which will be starring: British-Nigerian music star, Seal; Nollywood stars, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Eku Edewor, Atlanta Bridget Johnson, and a former Nigerian Idol contestant, Constance Olatunde.
Her post which is based on a report published by the entertainment platform Deadline, also shows that the film is a collaboration between EbonyLife Films and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its Creative Africa Nexus (Canex).
“I’m beyond thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration close to my heart!” she wrote.
“Teaming up with Afreximbank, EbonyLife Films proudly presents “Dust to Dreams” – a mesmerizing short film created by yours truly, adapted by the brilliant Idris Elba, and set to be directed by none other than the incomparable Idris Elba himself! 🎬
Set against the vibrant tapestry of Lagos, Nigeria, this tale of love and discovery is sure to touch your soul.”
“With an incredible cast including the iconic Seal, the talented Nse Ikpe-Etim, Eku Edewor, Atlanta Bridget Johnson, and the rising star Constance Olatunde, it’s a testament to the richness of African talent. 🌟”
“Select members of the Create Africa team curated by me will also play a role in the project, including Audu Maikori’s Chocolate City, and renowned Fashion Designer Lanre Da Silva Join us on this exhilarating journey of creativity, empowerment, and storytelling excellence alongside the EbonyLife team, Supervising Producer Heidi Uys, and Producers Temidayo Makanjuola, Inem King, 1st AD May Baykar, Wardrobe Yolanda Okereke, and also joining the team as our UK Producer is Vanessa Demme”
“Let’s celebrate the magic of African storytelling together! 🚀✨”
#AwesomeGod #DustToDreams #Afreximbank #EbonyLifeFilms #IdrisElba #Seal #ShortFilmMagic
Dust To Dreams is the first notable production to come out of a co-production deal Abudu and Elba signed through their respective production companies, EbonyLife Media and Green Door Pictures, in 2023.
Abudu, who created the film, will serve as both executive producer and producer, with Heidi Uys as supervising producer. Other co-producers on the project are Temidayo Makanjuola, Inem King, and Vanessa Demme.
