ABOUT
The Prism of a Black Male will be a half-day of film, art, and conversation exhibition that harnesses film as a medium. This is done by utilising its ability to create and capture visceral and emotive responses, sparking engaging and insightful discussions on current issues.
We will facilitate a space for this discourse among a diverse audience.
Covering the central themes of Chimaobim Nathan's threefold Directoral debut. Each film opens up, deconstructs and explores the common portrayal of black men instead presenting them as individuals dealing with unique issues across the board.
"Unless something emits light it must reflect light to be seen."
Photography by Louis Clackett
Mica Montana is a researcher, wellbeing practitioner, writer, and poet, is passionate about creating safe spaces for people to grow their wellbeing, born out of her personal experience of being sectioned due to psychosis.
Mica will be facilitating the Creative Play Workshop at the exhibition.
co facilitation partner
King Cas Ajani
King Cas Ajani is a multi-talented artist, producer, author, and youth mentor who advocates for young people's emotional well-being. His most recent venture includes developing an emotional well-being program, MyEQ Learning, to empower people of all ages to lead fulfilling lives.
“When we see a prism of light this is caused by refraction. Unless something emits light it must reflect light to be seen."
Photography by Louis Clackett
roundtable
Speakers:
bob clarke
Founder / CEO
Mama Youth Project
chimaobim nathan
Writer / Director
lamar scarlett
Actor
triple o
Award Winning Musician
anthony andrews
Co-Founder
We Are Parable
chimaobim nathan
Writer / Director
ellis witter
Actor
samuel eni
Presenter, DJ, Content Creator
rosie FootIT
Facilitator / Founder
Mrs. Flowers Media
chimaobim nathan
Writer / Director
nelson ekaragha
Actor
—2023
When we’re talking about being seen we’re talking about light but we’re also talking about how that light moves and is reflected, refracted and then received to give proper interpretation of an object.
Its about perception but also direction.
Photography by Louis Clackett
featured artist
carl dusu
Carl Dusu is an artist and multidisciplinary designer and he explores topics pertaining to human nature and our human existence; topics such as race, gender, equality, mental health issues, loneliness and loss. He explores these topics and subject matters primarily through his paintings which are based on his personal experiences and the experiences of others. Making the uncomfortable, comfortable.
Carl Dusu is an artist and multidisciplinary designer and he explores topics pertaining to human nature and our human existence; topics such as race, gender, equality, mental health issues, loneliness and loss. He explores these topics and subject matters primarily through his paintings which are based on his personal experiences and the experiences of others. Making the uncomfortable, comfortable.
themes:
Love, Sacrifice
Regret, Revenge
Death, Grief
Vulnerability
Teenage Love
Masculinity
Male sexual abuse
Suicide
Revenge
The stories and the genres in which they are shared are the light, film is the medium through which this light will bounce off, and you and I are the source and recipient of this information.
Let's hold space for a moment and allow film to reflect back these stories. Hopefully, these films are encapsulating enough to hold these stories in this moment. For them to be a moment for as long as possible. For you to see all the ways, sll the perspectives, all the possibilities. All the colours, and understand the nuance.
Because maybe it is just as you see it or perhaps it's been augmented by the medium. Maybe what you thought was singular is in fact plural.
featured POET
EKAY
"I believe that stories run the world; that they help us feel understood, touched and inspired. I take in the thoughts, feelings and struggles we experience as humans and turn them into stories we can all relate to"
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Photography by Louis Clackett
Photography by Louis Clackett
event TEAM
Carol Murithi
Events Coordnator
Carol Is a highly versatile and confident individual with a background in marketing, event planning, radio presenting and creative consulting. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Politics & International Relations, from Royal Holloway University of London. She possesses a diverse skill set that she confidently uses to drive projects forward.
She excels in public speaking, writing striking copy and ensuring all aspects of an event are perfectly executed. For POBM she has been responsible for helping create and execute the event roadmap, ensuring all communications and deliverables between key stake holders are actioned. She welcomes a challenge and thrives when working in a team.
Chantelle Kaaria
Creative and Impact Producer
Chantelle is an award winning Community Action Practitioner and Film and Impact Producer with 10 years of accumulative experience. Her pracitioning experience has seen her coordinate and execute numerous events/discussion groups and be on the board of various community interest organisations. With a primary focus on engaging youth in the BAME community through the mediums of music, dance and visual art.
As an impact producer her focus is on developing strategic partnerships between filmmakers and organisations to establish creative channels for exhibition and financing in the education and training space.
She has been seleected by Exhibition company We are Parable as the 2022 filmmaker mentorship cohort in association with Channel 4 Chantelle has also been awarded a grant with ACE for her cross national research project.
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TEAM
Marketing Lead
Adanna is a digital marketer with a passion for driving success for small businesses online with experience in writing compelling and captivating copy that resonates with audiences.
She has been focused on managing the overall promotional strategy for POBM, crafting engaging newsletters, managing the social media strategy and developing strategic press releases.
Adanna brings a creative and innovative approach to her work, seeking new ways to elevate the online presence of small businesses, reflecting her dedication to making a positive impact and helping small businesses thrive in the digital world.
Anthea Alabi
Marketing Executive
Anthea is a digital marketer with experience in social media and public relations. She has experience in writing engaging copy for various audiences.
For POBM, she has been involved in assisting with the promotional strategy, social media strategy, and crafting weekly newsletters..
She is a creative individual who infuses her passion for storytelling into any project that she is a part of. Anthea is always seeking to work for and with small businesses that have a message, helping to refine and relay that message in the digital world to the audience that needs it.
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Elsie Sambu
Impact Research Assistant
Elsie, is a Writer and Content developer with a proven track record of three years in the industry. She has collaborated with both local and international organizations to devise successful content strategies and create impactful content .
In addition to her content development skills, Elsie also specializes in impact research. Her primary focus is on identifying partnerships and organizations that share the same vision as that of the impact films produced.
HOD TEAM
Chimaobim Nathan
Writer/Director
Chima is an award-winning writer/director with his final year student film winning the 'Stanley Kubrick' prize. He has gone on to direct music videos for indie artists and has written a number of feature films that are currently under option.
His short film ‘You’re Annoying’, his first film following a 5year hiatus directing narrative, was acquired by the BBC and can be seen on BBC iPlayer.
Fola Abatan
Director of Photography
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'Shey' Osibowale
Co-Producer
Oluwaseun ‘Shey’ Osibowale is a Film and Creative Producer based in Manchester.
Shey has worked on projects in association with notable organisations such a Bumble and BBC Arts with a number of filmmakers across the UK; and she has a really keen interest to work with more filmmakers based in the North.
In addition she also produces a bi-weekly Podcast called Different Twang, which is available on all major podcast streaming platforms.
Joey-Phillipe Dali
Co-Producer
Joey has assisted for the likes of Otis Dominique on commercials (Nike, Kojey Radical) Joey attended MET Film University shadowed producer Gloria Bowman and worked on personal shorts with industry peers.
His debut short 'PODS', was accepted and screened at the Manchester Film Festival, and 'BEING BLACK' his follow-up, directed by Michael Junior was nominated for best film director at the BFI Future Festival.
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