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Descent

Kalu Achebe is on a quest for retribution following the death of his only daughter amidst his thirst for power and rule over another reckless drug lord; Andrew Morgan. Endless thrill and Twist.

  • Awal Abdulfatai Rahmat
    Director
    The Commune, Silent Scream, The Chronicles
  • Awal Abdulfatai Rahmat
    Writer
    The Commune, Silent Scream, The Chronicles
  • Bridget Phatudi
    Writer
    The Commune
  • Awal Abdulfatai Rahmat
    Producer
    The Commune, Silent Scream, The Khumalos
  • Queen Andiswa Magadla
    Producer
  • Zack Orji
    Key Cast
    "Kalu Achebe"
  • Matt Stern
    Key Cast
    "Andrew Morgan"
  • Tayo Faniran
    Key Cast
    "Akinwunmi Donald"
  • Phoenix Baaitse
    Key Cast
    "Bongani Ndlovu"
  • Benedikt Sebastian
    Key Cast
    "Lawrence Van Der Wyk"
  • Nwakwo Chibuzor
    Key Cast
    "Zweli Banda"
  • AbdulMajid Harun
    Cinematographer
  • Kamogelo Wolff
    Dramatic Music composer
  • Awal Abdulfatai Rahmat
    Dramatic Music composer
  • Abdulmajid Harun
    Editor
  • Folorunsho Oluwasegun
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Action, Thriller, Drama
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 53 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 22, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    75,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Nigeria
  • Country of Filming:
    South Africa
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Panasonic GH4 4k
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Distribution Information
  • Metro Classic Pictures
    Country: Nigeria
    Rights: Theatrical
Director Biography - Awal Abdulfatai Rahmat

Born in the 80's, Awal grew up in a humble family of 10. He graduated with B.A Hons in English and Literature from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. In 2010, he worked with Digital Interactive Media, Nigeria producing The Next Movie Star Reality TV show, Supermom Reality Show, Excite on TV entertainment magazine show, Dormitory 8 Drama Series amongst others. Under Digital Interactive Media, he launched 2 TV channels, V-Channel and OoduaTV.

In 2013, he moved to South Africa to work with Planet Radio TV as producer for As E Day Hot Live Show Reality TV, PlanetNow and FreshOut Music chart Show, Ghetto Legend Reality Show.

In 2015, he decided to startup his production company and registered McAwal Concerns Productions. He produced and directed various TV shows and Drama series; The Commune Drama Series, Excite Zambezi, BoomBox, AzamChart, Hybro Pop Culture, Ladies First (Femme Diaries) and others.

In 2016, Awal decided to go big screen and co-produced and directed his first Cinema Feature Film; Descent which premiered in Nigeria cinemas. He also wrote, produced and directed "Silent Scream".

In 2017, he worked with Endemol Shine Africa as Content Director for Big Brother Naija Season 2 and as same with Red Pepper productions in 2018.

Awal's love for film started in the earliest age when he was well known for his amateur cartoon drawing while in primary school. Little did he know that he would one day find himself bringing his creative ideas to live for others to be entertained.

In all, his passion for the art, his wide imaginations, and his vision to visualise images before they are real had him going even having not attended any film school to learn filming, scripting and editing.

He believes that if you can think it, then you can do it.

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Director Statement

Make every frame shot a picture, let it tell a story with its details