THE PRISM OF A BLACK MALE: UPCOMING FILM EXHIBITION explores the Nuanced Lives of Black Men
The Crossing Chicken Films and The Prism of a Black Male are proud to present The Prism of a Black Male: the Exhibition, a half-day experimental exhibition that harnesses film as a
Penny Up is a new coming of age short film set in Southeast London
What happens when five high-achieving students in a school in South London decide to start planning a heist? Penny Up is a new coming-of-age comedy short film where a group of young
‘A Thousand And One’ starring Teyana Taylor [@teyanataylor] shows a black mother’s sacrificial love always wins
This year’s grand jury prize winner at Sundance is AV Rockwell’s A Thousand And One starring musical icon Teyana Taylor, who plays Inez. Inez is an unchainable tenacious black mother and hairdresser
Who I Am Not: an intersex South African beauty queen and activist documentary
Every year for two weeks, BFI Flare showcases the best LGBTQ+ cinema worldwide in its Southbank venue. This year, it brought to the British screens “Who I Am Not” for the first time, an intimate
Nana Esi’s short film goes beyond the conventions of love
Nana Esi’s short film poses a subtle challenge to the narratives of what it means to love and who is deserving of love. On Valentine’s day, Nana Esi released her film, ‘Is it my
In ‘The Strays’, Suburban Perfection & Eerie Music Bring the Trauma of Internalised Racism to Life
White picket fences, women dressed in perfectly placed pearls, and musical orchestras are all part of the charm of the psychological thriller that we’ve come to know and love.
RYE LANE: A rom-com for the ages
A rom-com for ages, Rye Lane comes from the brilliant minds of writers Nathan Bryon and Tom Melia and director Raine Allen-Miller. Judging from the trailer alone, South London has never looked so playful and vibrant! Rye Lane
Michelle Yeoh’s Golden Globes speech highlights the challenges of aging in Hollywood
‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ stormed cinemas worldwide in 2022 with its genre-bending approach and chaotic style behind a profound yet simple, philosophical message. Over six months after its release, viewers still
In conversation with Ryan Coogler director of Wakanda Forever: Black Panther
At the age of 36 the African American filmmaker and producer from Oakland, California directed the world’s first black African-based Marvel movies featuring the best of black talent for its cast. From
The WE ARE SOUL Story Is One Of Connection Beyond Borders & Genres
A platform dedicated to connecting music and art lovers, We Are Soul has been a space for lovers of poetry, lo-fi, neo soul and R&B music since their beginnings in 2015.
The beauty of collaboration, two films from emerging directors, Kemi and Safeen
Kemi Anna and Safeen James met in 2021 while working as Content Producers at a social media agency ‘OK COOL’ and after finding common ground in their love for their Nigerian heritage
Girlhood Unfiltered – the ground-breaking book creating space for the authentic voices of young Black girls to be heard
This October, GUAP had the great privilege of meeting Ebinehita Iyere's Milk Honey Bees, young girls from across London who have come together to leave a literary legacy, narrating and documenting the