UK based Nollywood actress who has starred in countless productions including the last season of Ebonylife TV's Sons of the Caliphate has teamed up with colleagues to bring her own first movie production to life!.
Speaking on how the Idea was Born Yvonne says it was the effort of three creative and ambitious ladies who came together for the love and passion for the arts to create a flick to be remembered
Speaking on how the Idea was Born Yvonne says it was the effort of three creative and ambitious ladies who came together for the love and passion for the arts to create a flick to be remembered
From a small beginning and first attempt, our first baby is born! 'HEELS & LENS' is proud to present our first production 'THEREAFTER'. 🎥
To prove that this project is on the right track 'Thereafter' has already been booked and selected for several film festivals worldwide!
The excited ladies behind 'Thereafter' shared..
We are excited and thankful that 'Thereafter' has been selected to be screened at the Zimbabwe International Film Festival. It has also been selected as a semi-finalist at the Sydney Indie Film Festival. This recognition is rewarding for us especially as first time producers - God is Good! 🙏🏽
The journey walked so far with our Heels & Lens Producers & Executive Producers Yvonne Hays, Christianah Uzoukwu and Judith Okwuba and capturing our vision from script to screen through the lens has been an eye opener and totally fulfilling'
'Thereafter' Synopsis :
When it comes to emotional trauma can there ever truly be closure?
In this compelling short drama, 4 women embark on different paths towards healing after devastating betrayal by a pivotal figure in each of their lives.
June’s success as a motivational speaker masks her inner turmoil. Her mantra is 'embrace your power'. She wants to forget her past but how can she forget when she can’t forgive?
Layla’s life has been a direct reflection of her early emotional upheaval, a downward spiral as she is passed from abuser to abuser. She finally has a moment of clarity - in order to build a future she has to recover the sense of self-worth she lost.
Amanda and Bukky grew up as close as sisters till a dark secret pushed them apart. Now Amanda has returned after a self-imposed exile to try and reconnect. When the secret is so devastating, can it bring them closer or break their bond beyond repair?
On this eventful day these 4 women’s lives intersect as they attempt to overcome the demons of their pasts.
Check out images of the cast and crew plus BTS shots below..
