A Letter to Black Men by Kiosa Sukami is a phenomenal short film that highlights the life of gang-related crimes in the UK. A Letter to Black Men shows how films and rappers glamorize gang-related crimes. We watch first-hand the negative effect the life of crime has on family, brotherhood and religion. This impeccable short qualifies to for consideration for the BAFTA’s 2023. It is in nomination for Best UK Short at Raindance Film Festival.
Synopsis: Kevin succumbs to a life of crime after the loss of his father. On the day of Kevin’s gang initiation, Black comes out of prison. He attempts to rekindle the relationship with Kevin and his sister, turned legal guardian, Kelsie.
Writer, director and producer Kiosa Sukami is an award-winning British-Congolese Writer & Director. He is known for his cinematic realism approach towards filmmaking. Kiosa Sukanmi has had works screened at domestic & international festivals. Kiosa’s film Longfield Drive was screened in competition at the London Short Film Festival, Plymouth Film Festival and the Festival du Cinéma Européen.
Watch the Official Trailer for A Letter To Black Men as directed by Kiosa Sukami
In 2017 was hosts on one of the fastest-growing independent youth platforms for film in the UK, Million Youth Media. His short film YOLK screened in competition at BAFTA-accredited British Urban Film Festival and Bolton Film Festival. His next short film, A Letter to Black Men, is already creating a buzz and is in qualification for consideration for the BAFTA 2023.
Assistant director Laurelle Jones began her career as a writer in 2013 with the short No. 27 and she went on to produce numerous projects including LIA which was her debut in the role. Laurelle’s aim is to create films that educate, inspire and encourage change. ‘Let’s discuss those taboo subjects and offer alternative narratives’ she says. Her inspirations are Spike Lee, Ava Duvernay, Amma Asante, Lena Waithe, Issa Rae and Debbie Tucker Green to name a few. Her recent work included A Letter to Black Men on which she is assistant director.
The incredible cinematography is by Miguel Carmenes. He brings his edgy and visceral vision with him. Miguel representation is by Independent Talent. He has been working in many UK productions including commercials and music videos. His work for artists include KSI, Burna Boy, Jnr Choi and New Hope Club.
The film can be seen at Raindance Film Festival, British Urban Film Festival, Bolton Film Festival and has been longlisted for a BIFA.
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