Conceptified Media has debuted a first-look trailer and poster for new short film, 'Ije' directed by Orire Nwani Lucky and Ejiro Esigbone.
Watch Omowunmi Dada, Uzoamaka Aniunoh in 'Ije' short film trailer
The short film about police brutality is set in the wake of the 2020 EndSARS protests.
'Ije' short film starring Omowunmi Dada and Uzoamaka Aniunoh [ConceptifiedMedia]
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Written and executive produced by Clementina Ojie, the short film shot on location in Lagos by Adeniyi ‘TAJ’ Joseph, is set in the wake of the 2020 EndSARS protests. The story is based on Ije, a young woman who gets admitted to an Ivy League university in the United States to study the course of her dreams.
Events take a tragic turn when her cousin, Chika convinces her to go on a night out in Lagos. Their night leads Ije on a journey to love and death. The short film stars Omowunmi Dada, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Eso Dike, Alex Ajoku and is co-produced by Josh Olaoluwa and Esigbone.
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Already gathering festival accolades, 'Ije' recently received special honours at the 2021 Women X festival. It also made the official selection of this year's New Vision International Film Festival (NVIFF), a gold-rated festival held in Amsterdam.
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