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Accra Indie Filmfest Partners with Mediathirsty Productions Based in the UK for AiF FilmArt 2022

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Accra Indie Filmfest Partners with Mediathirsty Productions Based in the UK for AiF FilmArt 2022

The Accra Indie Filmfest has partnered with Mediathirsty Productions based in the UK for this year’s edition of AiF FilmArt and supported by the British Council. The Accra Indie Filmfest and Mediathirsty Productions partnership will organize a workshop to give 30 underrepresented emerging screenwriters in the UK the opportunity to collaborate with young filmmaking teams in Ghana. This program is designed to foster cultural and experiential exchanges between Ghana and the UK and birth new narratives.

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Screenwriting workshop will be held in the UK to be facilitated by Mediathirsty Productions whiles the Filmmaking Workshop will be held in Ghana and facilitated by Accra Indie Filmfest (AiF). At the end of the program, two short films will be produced and premiered as part of Accra Indie Filmfest 2022 to a live audience. These films would also be submitted to other international film festivals to increase their visibility beyond Accra Indie Filmfest.

Screenwriting workshop participation opens on 24th January, 2022 to young and emerging screenwriters based in the UK.

Filmmaking workshop participation opens in March to young and emerging filmmakers based in Ghana occupying production roles including; directing, producing, editing, cinematography and sound design.

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AiF FilmArt is a flagship film incubation program as part of the annual Accra Indie Filmfest (AiF) for young and emerging filmmakers already in the business of filmmaking who need supported opportunities to develop their craft.

Accra Indie Filmfest (AiF) is an international short film festival in Ghana, in dedication of creating more value for emerging filmmakers across the world with Africa in focus.

This year marks the 4th edition of the festival slated for 2nd to 6th August 2022 and it promises to be the amplified versions of the previous editions with several other programs to be unleashed as part of the festival.

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Ghana’s acting prodigy has featured In Hollywood’s seasonal movie, Snowfall

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Ghana’s acting prodigy has featured In Hollywood’s seasonal movie, Snowfall

Ghanaian young movie sensation, Abraham Mcpratt Dadzie

Ghanaian young movie sensation, Abraham Mcpratt Dadzie has featured in popular American Crime Drama series ‘Snowfall’ filmed in Ghana. Abraham was one of the few Ghanaians who were selected after a rigorous auditioning process in Accra.

Abraham who started his journey 7years ago as a Stage actor was cast in Season 6, Episode 3 of the series, Snowfall. The episode highlighted some Ghanaian traditional culture and recreated the disheartening story of slave trade which started in Ghana about 400years ago.

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Speaking to the press, Abraham Mcpratt Dadzie intimated that, a Hollywood feature was a childhood dream that has been realized in the early stage of his career. He said he learnt a lot from the production processes of the movie and he’s ready to share with his colleagues as well as Ghanaian producers.

“It still feels surreal for me as a young actor. This is the dream for almost every African Thespian. Starring in a Hollywood movie was a childhood dream and I’m grateful to God for the opportunity.
“ I learnt a lot on the set, from the Hollywood stars as well as the production crew. This is the inception of my career as a screen actor and I believe the experience will make my journey a bit easier. I’m available to share everything with my Ghanaian brothers. I’m just getting started”. Abraham said.

Abraham Mcpratt Dadzie played the role of Dodzi, a close friend of Leon Simmons and Wanda Bell.

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Snowfall” is an American crime drama television series created by John Singleton, Eric Amadio, and Dave Andron. The series is set in Los Angeles in the early 1980s and follows the story of Franklin Saint, a young street entrepreneur, as he navigates the rise of the crack cocaine epidemic and its impact on his community.

The series premiered on FX on July 5, 2017, and has since aired six seasons with over 50 episodes. The show has been praised for its engaging storytelling, strong performances, and accurate depiction of the era and social issues. It stars Damson Idris, Carter Hudson, Emily Rios, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Michael Hyatt, Amin Joseph, and Isaiah John, among others.

 

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