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05/11/2023

Hey Friends and Fam!

“Over The Bridge” will be showing at the African International Film Festival (Afriff) at 5.30pm on Tuesday, 7th of November, 2023. At Filmhouse Landmark Centre (screen 3 and 5). It's free to attend but you will need to register and it gives you the opportunity to see other films in the programme.

We look forward to seeing you!

05/11/2023

Hey Friends and Fam!

“Over The Bridge” will be showing at the African International Film Festival (Afriff) at 5.30pm on Tuesday, 7th of November, 2023. At Filmhouse Landmark Centre (screen 3 and 5). It's free to attend but you will need to register and it gives you the opportunity to see other films in the programme.

We look forward to seeing you!

31/10/2023

If you’re in Nigeria, we’ve got good news for you! After an amazing UK premiere, “Over the Bridge” will be screening at The 2023 Africa International Film Festival ( AFRIFF) , Lagos this November!

AFRIFF12 will hold from November 5 – November 11
You can register to attend at www.afriff.com

SYNOPSIS
Folarin is an accomplished investment Banker with a beautiful wife and a life most people can only dream of.When a high-profile government project he managed goes awry, he starts to question everything he's ever believed to be true.
"Over the Bridge" is a modern day allegory that transports us from the glamorous, fast-paced Lagos nights to an alternate, distorted existence where the concept of time, space and relationships take on a whole new meaning.

It’s going to be a Sweet November!


Our EPs
Guy Hibbert and

Our TEAM
And our wonderful cast and crew
Director - .ajayi2
Producer -
Writer and Producer-
Impact Producer-









adamspaul






And Introducing
Darasimi Awoniyi
With music by



1st AD - 2nd AD -
DOP -
Casting -
Post Supervisor -
Editor -
Music -
Production Manager -
Production Coordinator-
Production design -
Costume -
Make up/Hair - . / Hairstylist-
BTS -
Gaffer -
Sound -
Grip -
Location -
Script supervisor -
Set Medic -
Unit manager -
Operations - Kikelomo Amos Durotiwon
Production Intern -
Production Assistant -
DIT-

Production Advisory Team:

Anne Rinu
Bolaji Akran

Bo Kehinde

Production Accountants:
Wonu Fasehun
Bukola Adewolu (ALP)
Legal Advisory:
Sandra Oyewole (OOLP)

17/10/2023

Hello everyone! We got a review from The Guardian!
Here’s an excerpt:
“Ajayi is intricate and intelligent with his editing choices, often intercutting scenes to accentuate Folarin’s disintegration, and letterboxing the aspect ratio to give a sense of unreality to the seaside portion. Rejuvenation in a rural setting is a universal theme, while the supernatural undertow of life outside the big city is a Nollywood one. But here Ajayi uses the cliché to suggest the moral imperative that should guide urbanites offering progress to the hinterland. His conscientious take is a breath of fresh air.”

"Over the Bridge" screens tomorrow, Wednesday, 18 October at selected PictureHouse cinemas across 6 UK cities:

- Finsbury Park Picturehouse – London

- Greenwich Picturehouse - London

- Stratford East Picturehouse – London

- West Norwood Picturehouse - London

- Dukes at Komedia – Brighton
- Exeter Picturehouse - Exeter

- Picturehouse at FACT – Liverpool

- Cinema City - Norwich

- Harbour Lights - Southampton

The Ritzy, Brixton, London is sold out! We are still chuffed about this feat.
But, there are still tickets left for other venues.

You can purchase them here:
https://shorturl.at/aqEW5

10/10/2023

Mental health is an important theme in “Over the Bridge”.
Folarin Coker is a man who understands what it means to put a brave and serene front when everything around you is falling apart.

As we celebrate Mental Health day and raise awareness of mental health issues around the world, let us remember to check up on our loved ones. And do not forget to check up on yourself

05/10/2023

05/10/2023

It’s been a long time coming but the trailer for “Over the Bridge” is out!

“Over the Bridge” will be having its world premiere in the UK in a first of its kind partnership with BEYOND NOLLYWOOD New Wave Nigerian Cinema, PICTURE HOUSE CINEMAS and DARK MATTER on the 18th of October 2023.

A special interview with the Executive Producer, Producer, Writer and all around Amazon will follow immediately after.

Tickets are selling fast. You can book yours here: shorturl.at/aqEW5

This special screening will take place in 10 theatres across 6 cities:

- The Ritzy - Brixton, London
- Finsbury Park Picturehouse – London
- Greenwich Picturehouse - London
- Stratford East Picturehouse – London
- West Norwood Picturehouse - London
- Dukes at Komedia – Brighton
- Exeter Picturehouse - Exeter
- Picturehouse at FACT – Liverpool
- Cinema City - Norwich
- Harbour Lights - Southampton

It’s going to be an October to remember!!

20/09/2023

The collaboration with Picturehouse Cinemas, BEYOND NOLLYWOOD and Dark Matter for the world premiere of our arthouse film “Over the Bridge” is the first of its kind and we are truly honoured, humbled and absolutely excited!!

Screenings will hold at 10 cinemas across the 6 cities in the UK on Wednesday 18 October 2023:
- The Ritzy - Brixton, London Ritzy Cinema

- Finsbury Park Picturehouse – London

- Greenwich Picturehouse - London Greenwich Picturehouse

- Stratford East Picturehouse – London Stratford East Picturehouse

- West Norwood Picturehouse - London West Norwood Picturehouse

- Dukes at Komedia – Brighton Dukes at Komedia

- Exeter Picturehouse - Exeter Exeter Picturehouse

- Picturehouse at FACT – Liverpool Picturehouse at FACT

- Cinema City - Norwich Cinema City Norwich

- Harbour Lights - Harbour Lights Picturehouse

Tickets are selling fast! You can book your tickets now: https://shorturl.at/aqEW5

A WORD FROM OUR PARTNERS:

From Aleah Scott, Audience Development and Diaspora Programming Assistant, Picturehouse Cinemas:
“We are really excited to be supporting Over The Bridge - it's an exciting time for the industry as we carve space for Nollywood films into UK cinema. There is clearly an appetite for the genre - this vibrant, intricate style of storytelling is something not to be missed."

From Micallar Walker, Founder of Dark Matter:
“We are delighted to support Picturehouse as they further diversify their programme and venture into showing films that speak to the ethos of BEYOND NOLLYWOOD and push the boundaries of Nigerian cinema. With Nadia Denton's unmatched curatorial expertise at the helm of this collaboration, we cannot wait to share this modern, time-shifting tale of family and morals with UK audiences.”

05/09/2023

We are celebrating Deyemi Okanlawon

Deyemi is a TV, Theatre and Voice Actor well known for his range
and versatility and he definitely knocked his role in out the park.



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30/08/2023

Our WCW is Abisola Omolade, affectionately nicknamed ‘Bizzo’
Bizzo was our amazing Production Designer with a great eye for colours, shapes and spaces.
She worked with her crew to transform our locations into stuff dreams are made of. We love her work and we know you’ll love it too!

30/08/2023

“It always seems impossible until it’s done”
Filmmaking in Nigeria is extreme sports and not for the faint of heart, still we rise above all the obstacles and continue to create.

With the right crew, cast and plenty money ( this is very important) , impossible is nothing! We move!

30/08/2023

The synergy between the Director and the Cinematographer is sacred.
The amazing K.C. Obiajulu gorgeously lensed ( to quote, Director .ajayi2)
We can’t wait for you to see the beautiful frames he came up with for this movie.
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