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Dapo

Dapo, a 14-year-old boy whose life took a dark turn when he became a victim of constant rape and molestation by his own family member at the tender age of seven. Unaware of the gravity of his situation, Dapo failed to recognise the wrongness of the damage of the actions until his teacher enlightened him about the importance of consent and shed light on child molestation. This newfound knowledge sparked something within him, forever altering his perspective.

  • Omotilewa Odeyemi
    Director
  • David Ewodaghe
    Writer
  • Aniwura Omolayo
    Producer
  • Omotilewa Odeyemi
    Producer
  • Yomi Orimadegun
    Key Cast
    "Dapo"
  • Matthew Jonathan
    Key Cast
    "Oscar"
  • Lorrita Offordum
    Key Cast
    "Ndidi"
  • Omotunde Bello
    Key Cast
    "James"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    November 20, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Nigeria
  • Country of Filming:
    Nigeria
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Blackmagic,35mm,50mm,2304-4096
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Omotilewa Odeyemi

Omotilewa Odeyemi is a filmmaker and storyteller, adept in producing, directing, production designer and editing films.

As a dedicated and dynamic filmmaker with a passion for social dramas, film for change, horror, and psychological thriller films, she aims to become one of the foremost female filmmakers from Africa to make a mark on the global stage.
A gifted communicator and adept conflict manager, she is proficient in managing all aspects of filmmaking from conceptual development (pre-production) to final delivery. She is skilled in the use of mise-en-scène to interpret scripts, including behind-the-scenes roles and all related equipment, with meticulous attention to detail.
An alumna of Ebonylife Creative Academy (ELCA), KAP Academy, Terra Academy, PEFTI Film School, and a graduate in English Language from Lagos State University (2016).
WORKS
Dapo (short film) 2024 - Director and Producer
A bucket full of roses (2024) - Director
Tick-Time (2024) - Director and producer
"Undoing Scene," a drama in 2024 (an Ebonylife film) - Drector

"Bored," a horror film in 2023, - Director and Producer

"The Mind," a psycho drama in 2023 - Director and Producer

"Not All," a drama in 2023,

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Director Statement

“In 'Dapo', which is based on a true life event. My aspiration is to delve into the profound silences of victims of rape and molestation , to illuminate the complex toture between isolation and depression felt by victims in this situation. Through this narrative, I hope to offer audience a glance of hope that speaking up and seeking for help is a way of healing. Also educating young ones of sexual consent .