I Am Light
'I am Light' is a cinematic short film that aims to create an emotional connection with viewers and shed light on the experiences of black people in the UK. Belinda Fenty was born and raised in London as the first generation born in the UK to parents from Barbados and Jamaica. Inspired by her personal experiences and her reflections on the George Floyd murder, the film uses vignettes to showcase the joys and pains of life as a black person in the UK. The film's message of #blacklivesmatter is a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality. By empowering and validating the experiences of black people and creating empathy among viewers, 'I am Light' has the potential to spark important conversations and raise awareness about the experiences of black people in the UK and around the world.
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Julia SchönstädtDirector
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Belinda FentyWriter
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Belinda FentyProducer
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Julia SchönstädtProducer
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Pauline NakiryaProducer
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Belinda FentyKey Cast
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Pauline NakiryaKey Cast
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JJ OburohKey Cast
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Jonhoi BurnettKey Cast
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Nomazolu RamachelaKey Cast
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Monique EleanorKey Cast
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Hamed BambaKey Cast
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Eduardo GispertKey Cast
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Matilda JauresKey Cast
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Adie MuellerKey Cast
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Project Type:Experimental, Short, Web / New Media
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Runtime:3 minutes 34 seconds
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Completion Date:February 1, 2023
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Country of Origin:United Kingdom
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Country of Filming:United Kingdom
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
Julia Schönstädt is an award winning portrait photographer & video director in London and Berlin. Most recently Julia was amongst the winners of the 'Portrait of Humanity' award show, run by the British Journal of Photography and Siena Photo Awards 2021. https://www.schonstadt.com/about