Awkward pool party encounters, a space secret and and breakup body horror were among the topics of a lively NewFilmmakers Los Angeles program entitled InFocus: Indigenous Cinema. The festival in November highlighted the work of indigenous filmmakers in front of and behind the camera, writer-director Omar S.
The line-up began with shorts program November Shorts, an eclectic mix of narratives that offered laughter, satire, connection, self-awareness, intrigue and fear. The evening concluded with African Giants , an honest, grounded and intimate look at the relationship between two first-generation Sierra Leonean American brothers as they navigate adulthood and their changing dynamic.
It won the audience award at Slamdance last year. NFMLA showcases films by filmmakers of all backgrounds throughout the year, across both our general and InFocus programming. All filmmakers are welcome and encouraged to submit their projects for consideration for upcoming NFMLA Festivals, regardless of the schedule for InFocus programming, which celebrates diversity, inclusion and region by spotlighting communities of filmmakers within our filmmaking community as part of our monthly program.
Congratulations to all. Dating back to early childhood, he has always had a deep affinity for prose and film alike, spending much of his youth watching Denzel Washington movies and writing haikus for his crushes.
In high school, he began his foray into the world of moviemaking by joining an acting class and ultimately falling in love with the craft. With her houseplant and only friend Peperomia by her side, she must confront her fear of the outside world or suffer the dire consequences. Alongside his success in filmmaking, he also works as a Senior Video Editor at Spectrum News, earning Emmy nominations for his outstanding contributions.
