Award-winning Hollywood actor and filmmaker Idris Elba has completed filming his short film ‘Dust To Dream’ in Nigeria.
The movie features Nigerian actresses Nse Ikpe-Etim, Eku Edewor, Atlanta Johnson, former Nigerian Idol star Constance Olatunde, and Nigerian-born British music icon Henry Olusegun, widely known as Seal.
The film is produced by Mo Abudu and written and directed by Elba, with Heidi Uys serving as the supervising producer.
Joining them on the project are producers such as Temidayo Makanjuola, Inem King, and Vanessa Demme.
Shots from Idris Elba-directed film, ‘Dust To Dreams’
“Dust To Dreams” is a collaboration between EbonyLife Films and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) through its Creative Africa Nexus (Canex).
Plot
The movie tells the story of a strained mother-daughter relationship when the daughter meets her long-lost soldier father for the first time.
With themes of legacy and self-discovery, the film also explores the lives of Milli’s sisters, Comfort and Patience, as they navigate their paths. The power of music unites the family, leading to a moving duet that promises redemption and healing.
Shots from Idris Elba-directed film, ‘Dust To Dreams’
Excited about the upcoming film, Mrs. Abudu shared images from the movie’s shoot on Instagram.
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She wrote, “Good morning, beautiful people. “Dust to Dreams: A Dream Come True” I am thrilled to finally unveil these BTS images of “Dust to Dreams” with you all. Thank you to @IdrisElba for believing in this project and for his exceptional partnership and direction as the director of “Dust to Dreams.”
Shots from Idris Elba-directed film, ‘Dust To Dreams’
Mr. Elba is an award-winning British actor recognized for his work in movies and TV shows such as ‘The Wire,’ ‘Luther,’ ‘Thor,’ ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,’ and ‘The Dark Tower.’
The British actor, best known for his role as Stringer Bell in the HBO series ‘The Wire’ (2002-2004), has always shown a strong interest in the Nigerian creative industry, particularly Nollywood.