Allumuah [Pronounced: ‘A-Loom-Wah’] is a short film by Curtis Essel that explores the path of intersectional/generational relationships which vividly depicts the beauty in culture and the characters within it. A tribute by the director to his late grandmother, in his own words: “A love letter to himself and for anyone on the path of re-discovery of self.” “Allumuah” is the winner of the Vimeo Staff Pick award at the 2020 BlackStar Film Festival. Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/34yMooq This film was commissioned as part of a 3-part series titled ‘No Direct Flight’ by NOWNESS in partnership with the BFI and British Council. Director: Curtis Essel Production Company: 33 BOUND @33BOUND Producer: Kobby Parker Cinematography: Kofi Asante 1st AC: Kwame Acheampong Motion Designer: Kojo Ampo @Keli.Studio Stylist: PC Williams @PC_Williams Score: Tariq Disu @Tariqdisu Sound Design: Axel Kacoutié @Axelkacoutie Costume Designer: Muntari Massawudu Hair Stylist: Keren B @Kerenhapukb Make-up Artists: Gifty Enyinful & Nafisa Abdul-Aziz @Naphsie_Mua Grade: Karol Cybulski @imkarol.colour Words: Dami Khadijah @Damikhadijah
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