In the monthly season of July 2023, the Independent Short Awards announced Otokunor, a Ga vernacular short film with English subtitles, as a winner.
The movie, which had a total running time of nearly 39 hours and was named the Best Drama Short in the Bronze category, was chosen from a group of applications from 25 different nations.
"Otokunor" is a thought-provoking exploration of the life of a young boy from the fishing community of Accra, whose dreams and aspirations are torn apart by a long-standing tradition of his family, and is directed by the up-and-coming artist Kwame Kyei Baffour, whose previous works have received critical acclaim due to their successes.
The film takes viewers on an enthralling cinematic journey with the help of a superb cast and an engaging narrative.
The film stars seasoned actor Fred Amugi, stunning actress Mynna Otoo, and breakthrough young boxer Prince "The Buzz" Larbie, whose outstanding performances bring the characters to life, capture the core of the plot, and give layers of complexity to the tale.
Approximately six prestigious international film festivals, including the Orlando Urban Film Festival, Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival, British International Film Festival, Kano Indigenous Languages of Africa Film Market and Festival, BlackStar International Film Festival, and Los Angeles-based Independent Short Awards, are scheduled to premiere the thirty-one-minute film, which was produced by Philmtools Media.
The aforementioned international film festivals offer the perfect venue for showcasing "Otokunor" to a wide audience of business insiders, movie buffs, and critics.
The festival is the ideal setting for this widely anticipated premiere because of its dedication to developing artistic excellence and cross-cultural interaction.
The movie "Otokunor" aims to enthrall viewers with its captivating plot, superb acting, and stunning cinematography.
Another noteworthy quality of "Otokunor" is its technical excellence. Hafiz Abdul Salifu and Joli Sleem, who expertly capture the film's breathtaking visuals and weave them into a visual tapestry that compliments the emotional depth of the story, are responsible for the film's breathtaking cinematography.
The movie is ready to have a big effect on the international film festival circuit thanks to its strong plot, engaging acting, and excellent production values.
Producer Daniel Kofi Ewusie stated, "We are incredibly happy to showcase 'Otokunor' in the above International Film Festivals. "Everyone involved has put their hearts and souls into this project, and we are thrilled to share it with the world. We are confident that the film's distinguished audience at the festival will value its original viewpoint, strong performances, and capacity to elicit thought-provoking dialogue.
The Philmtools employee in charge of media relations, Kwame Agyemang Berko, revealed over the phone that the Los Angeles-based Independent Short Awards, The movie Otokunor "is in the pool of entries that will be recognized with the official laurel of the festival and a custom certificate, considering the judging score it got."
The international premiere of "Otokunor" will occur on July 23, 2023, at the prestigious Independent Shorts Awards in Los Angeles, California. Thereafter, screenings of the film will also be held in Orlando, Florida; Toronto; Kano, Nigeria; Britain; Kenya; and BlackStar International Film, Ghana.
The movie will be offered for global distribution after the premiere, allowing a larger audience to enjoy its brilliance.
Film fans all across the world are anticipating and becoming excited about "Otokunor" due to praise from industry insiders.