14/03/2026
A new chapter for AI in African cinema begins.
Introducing the official poster for the short AI film Beckor and Kente.
In a struggling Sierra Leonean village, a broken man named Beckor discovers hope when he rescues a young fish called Kente. What begins as a simple act of compassion grows into an unexpected bond between humans and aquatic life-bringing renewal and transformation to an entire community.
Produced by Hiam Said Dakhlallah and Benjamin Sesay
This short film is a proof of concept for an upcoming feature-length AI animated film.
🎬 Festival screenings coming soon.