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The Brilliant Boy

The short film “The Brilliant Boy” is a biographical fictional story that dives into the life of Nathaniel, an autistic genius that dies at an early age. The story entails themes of regret, desire and remorse. In the heartwarming tale of untapped potential and unfulfilled dreams, a young autistic boy with a remarkable gift for mathematics becomes the help to mathematician.

The boy’s untimely death is serves as a wake up call for the
mathematician who is consumed by remorse for not appreciating him while he was alive. The mathematician learns that brilliance know no bounds and true genius can be found in the strangest of places.

  • Emeka John Ekeh
    Director
  • Emmanuel Owoicho Patrick
    Writer
  • Zainab Eniola Yunusa
    Producer
  • Emmanuel Owoicho Patrick
    Key Cast
    "Nathaniel"
  • Fabulous Oyempemi
    Key Cast
    "Professor Jakobs"
  • Michael Bassey
    Key Cast
    "Tim"
  • Toke Tinde
    Key Cast
    "Patricia"
  • Dr.Lovette Patrick
    Key Cast
    "Nathaniel's Mom"
  • Niyi Muyi
    Director of Photography (D.O.P)
  • Boluwatife Ogunojuwo
    First Assistant Director (AD)
  • Ibrahim Ajala
    Second Assistant Director
  • Akinola Adewumi
    Assistant D.O.P/Cinematographer
  • Akinola Adewumi
    Gaffer
  • Emmanuel Owoicho Patrick
    Production Designer
  • Bisola Endurance
    Art Director
  • Adekunle Adewale
    Costume/Makeup
  • Omokanye Kola
    Editor
  • Elias Timilehin Sanusi
    VFX/Graphics
  • Nonso Joshua
    Colorist
  • Ozumba Ogechi Franchesca
    Subtitle
  • Princess Samuel
    Location Sound Mixer
  • Olamilekan Bankole
    Boom Operator
  • Ibrahim Ajala
    Sound Utility
  • Martins Balogun
    Sound Supervisor
  • Rasheed Kareem
    Production Assistant
  • Babatunde Atanda
    Location Driver
  • Princess Samuel
    Dialogue Editor
  • Olamilekan Bankole
    Ambiance/Foley
  • Peter Dara Dara
    Film Score and Original Score Music Compositions
  • Martins Balogun
    Final Mixer
  • Ibrahim Ajala
    Music Writer
  • Reyyy
    Music Performer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 27 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 27, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    273 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Nigeria
  • Country of Filming:
    Nigeria
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Emeka John Ekeh

Film Director & Cinematographer

With a passion for storytelling and expertise in visual craftsmanship, John brings a unique blend of technical skill and creative vision to the world of filmmaking.

Background

A seasoned educator and industry professional, John has:

* Served as Teaching Assistant for Cinematography and Lighting at Ebonylife Creative Academy, inspiring the next generation of filmmakers.
* Supervised over 50 short films and commercial productions as Technical Producer.
* Led visual storytelling initiatives as Assistant Team Lead at SHOOT CREATE IMPACT AFRICA.

Expertise

* Cinematography and Lighting
* Video Editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects)
* Visual Storytelling
* Production Management
* Team Leadership

Artistic Vision

Driven by a commitment to compelling narratives and stunning visuals, John continues to push the boundaries of cinematic storytelling.

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Director Statement

The story is tragic and it is woven on the intuition and cognitive abilities of a young lad. Despite him being an exceptional child prodigy, he was not recognized till he died. We get a glimpse of the kind of neglect-society we live in. We focus on our everyday lives and cease to meticulously observe things and people around us.
Sometimes, the truth only comes out when people die and this is a glimpse of what this story is hinged on. The intention is to let the viewers see the importance of care and love from every sphere. Care from our homes and workplace. A book should not be judged by it’s cover. The desire to know the inside should always resonate because the mind is the greatest phenomenon ever known.

This is not a happy movie.