WESTERN

Kamdem a high school boy who is constantly being bullied by his classmates looks for help from the elders, and when they fail him, he has to take the situation into his own hands and deal with it.

  • Joseph Akama
    Director
  • Joseph Akama
    Writer
  • Iconic Company
    Producer
  • Goethe-Institute Kamerun
    Producer
  • Festival Ecrans Noirs
    Producer
  • Gareth Ayuk
    Key Cast
    "Kamdem"
  • Jean Marc Cédot
    Key Cast
    "Western"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    WESTÈRN
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 18, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    1,524 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Cameroon
  • Country of Filming:
    Cameroon
  • Language:
    French
  • Shooting Format:
    DSLR, 35MM, Panasonic GH4,
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2,40:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Festival Ecrans Noirs
    Yaoundé
    Cameroon
    July 19, 2019
    10 jours pour un film, Best movie.
Director Biography - Joseph Akama

Worked as Assistant director, Second assistant director and screenwriter, I decided to give it a shot and direct my very first movie, Western, movie funded by the Goethe-Institute Kamerun into a competition "10 JOURS POUR 1 FILM" Hosted by the Festival Ecrans Noirs, my movie ranked top between 2 other produced short movies. Looking towards to perfect my craft and live my passion for moviemaking.

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Director Statement

Cinema is everything about passion