Root
‘In the Philippine rainforest of 1983, a teenage-Filipina deals with a spirit to escape destitution for life overseas. Today, she and her pregnant British-Filipina daughter sever the root of their familial trauma as they confront the consequences of the twisted deal.’ A short film version of ‘Root’ (titled ‘Brides’) was shortlisted in the top 5% of the Film4 and BFI fund ‘Future Takes’, and has since been developed into a feature screenplay. Co-written by Xenia Glen & Antosh Wojcik. Produced by Yaw Basoah - Dark Pictures and Yemi Adegbulu - Sleepwalker.
Carabao
‘A rebellious Filipino carnival worker is rendered powerless after a life-threatening seizure leads to his indefinite detainment at an immigration removal centre.’ A feature film that follows a day-in-the-life of the lead character from the short film ‘Alo’. Supported by the BFI NETWORK’s Early Development Fund and co-written by Xenia Glen and Antosh Wojcik.
How to Keep Time
This whimsical, surreal narrative follows a young man’s attempts to retrieve the memories and dreams of his Polish grandfather who is struggling through the final stages of vascular dementia. A feature adaptation of the Arts Council England funded theatre piece, ‘How To Keep Time: A Drum Solo For Dementia’, written by Antosh Wojcik.
Aso
Kemi, a defiant Nigerian tomboy, disappoints her mother by wearing men’s traditional Nigerian clothing, their clash in beliefs becomes a statement of transcending societal judgement. A short film written and directed by Yemi Adegbulu. Produced by Xenia Glen - Sleepwalker with Helium Media.
How the Willow Felt
A young Muslim man grapples with his faith and family in the wake of losing his mother. A short film written and directed by Raheela Suleman, recipient of the Belief Grant - The Uncertain Kingdom. Produced by Antosh Wojcik - Sleepwalker.