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Felicia Mokgara is a dynamic South African filmmaker dedicated to crafting powerful,
socially resonant narratives. With a strong foundation in film and television, she
merges creativity with technical precision to create stories that captivate and inspire
both local and international audiences.
She directed a short documentary Melancholy under Global Girl Media South Africa.
Her talent as a screenwriter has earned her recognition from the Writers Guild of
South Africa, where she was twice named a semi-finalist at the Muse Awards for her
short film scripts Isago and Bandages. Bandages, which she also directed, was
officially selected for the Lift-Off Global Network Sessions and is a 2025 quarter
finalist at Kobani International Film Festival.
Dir. Statement:
There was a homeless cobbler in my community who witnessed crime in the
community and reported it. The perpetrator ended up tracking him and killing him
where he had set up his stall. I heard people talking about him as though his life did
not matter. That bothered me. Through this film we explore the impact of street
cobblers through Dion in the city of Johannesburg and intend to put a spotlight on
them because they are the unsung heroes.
‘Chukwu Martin is a Nigerian director, actor, and curator renowned for his experimental
approach to storytelling. His works, often described as “Plays” & “Rough Plays,” blend
improvisation, minimalism, and theatrical elements to explore taboo themes, societal
dynamics and the human condition.
His directorial portfolio reflects this unique approach. In Mr Gbenga’s Hard Drive (2021),
Martin delivers an improvisational narrative set against the backdrop of the EndSARS
protests of 2020, showcasing his signature “rough play” style. We Are Not Men Anymore
(2023) is a feature-length improvisational narrative that probes deeply into the baseness of
masculinity. In Altar Boys (2021), he reflects on youth, bullying and peer pressure. Oga Mike
(2024) explores dignity of labor and the struggles of the Nigerian working class. Guy (2025), is
an experimental web series that quietly examines loneliness, identity, and the emotional
landscape of the modern artist. His most recent work “We Danced & Danced” examines
trauma-bonding and parental negligence.
Through these works, 'Chukwu Martin continues to challenge and redefine the boundaries of
Nigeria indie cinema, inviting audiences into a space of reflection, experimentation, and discovery.
Director Statement
We Danced & Danced is a story I’ve carried for a long time, one that has grown with me and
with the lead players. The play explores love, neglect, and the yearning for freedom. It is
about the desperate search for connection in a fractured world. Through the provocative
relationship between Zina and Eno, I hope to raise urgent questions about the cost of neglect,
the fragility of identity under trauma, and the choices we make in our pursuit of belonging.
We Danced & Danced is an invitation to sit with discomfort, to reflect on the complexities of
human relationships, the distortions of our own lives and to perhaps find compassion, even in
the most unlikely stories. I want the viewer to feel as though their own secrets are unfolding
before them on screen.
We Danced & Danced Zina is fiercely protective of her younger brother, Eno, as they flee a household dominated by the endless battles of their estranged parents. In each other, they find solace and the only sense of belonging they have ever known.
Their journey begins without a clear plan—only the shared dream of freedom and a future together. They temporarily take refuge in a friend’s home while plotting to leave the country and start a new life as a married couple. As their relationship deepens, the siblings are forced to confront buried truths about their family and the reality of their choices. But when Eno meets a girl at a party, he
faces an agonizing dilemma: continue his relationship with Zina and risk everything, or sever the bond that has kept them together and finally confront the painful past they’ve been running from. Zina, devastated by Eno’s shift in loyalty, struggles to imagine life without her brother.
Meanwhile, Eno embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning to face his fears and claim his independence. We Danced & Danced is a deeply moving drama that examines the impact of parental neglect and the yearning for freedom.
- Year2025
- Runtime106.16 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryNigeria
- PremiereCanada
- RatingPG13
- Genrefeature
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- Social Media
- DirectorMartin 'Chukwu
- ScreenwriterMartin 'Chukwu, Tomi Folowosele
- ProducerMartin 'Chukwu, Rufus Nwoko
- FilmmakerMartin 'Chukwu
- CastJessica Gabriels Ujah, Timilehin Ojeola, Ikechukwu Iwebenua
Felicia Mokgara is a dynamic South African filmmaker dedicated to crafting powerful,
socially resonant narratives. With a strong foundation in film and television, she
merges creativity with technical precision to create stories that captivate and inspire
both local and international audiences.
She directed a short documentary Melancholy under Global Girl Media South Africa.
Her talent as a screenwriter has earned her recognition from the Writers Guild of
South Africa, where she was twice named a semi-finalist at the Muse Awards for her
short film scripts Isago and Bandages. Bandages, which she also directed, was
officially selected for the Lift-Off Global Network Sessions and is a 2025 quarter
finalist at Kobani International Film Festival.
Dir. Statement:
There was a homeless cobbler in my community who witnessed crime in the
community and reported it. The perpetrator ended up tracking him and killing him
where he had set up his stall. I heard people talking about him as though his life did
not matter. That bothered me. Through this film we explore the impact of street
cobblers through Dion in the city of Johannesburg and intend to put a spotlight on
them because they are the unsung heroes.
‘Chukwu Martin is a Nigerian director, actor, and curator renowned for his experimental
approach to storytelling. His works, often described as “Plays” & “Rough Plays,” blend
improvisation, minimalism, and theatrical elements to explore taboo themes, societal
dynamics and the human condition.
His directorial portfolio reflects this unique approach. In Mr Gbenga’s Hard Drive (2021),
Martin delivers an improvisational narrative set against the backdrop of the EndSARS
protests of 2020, showcasing his signature “rough play” style. We Are Not Men Anymore
(2023) is a feature-length improvisational narrative that probes deeply into the baseness of
masculinity. In Altar Boys (2021), he reflects on youth, bullying and peer pressure. Oga Mike
(2024) explores dignity of labor and the struggles of the Nigerian working class. Guy (2025), is
an experimental web series that quietly examines loneliness, identity, and the emotional
landscape of the modern artist. His most recent work “We Danced & Danced” examines
trauma-bonding and parental negligence.
Through these works, 'Chukwu Martin continues to challenge and redefine the boundaries of
Nigeria indie cinema, inviting audiences into a space of reflection, experimentation, and discovery.
Director Statement
We Danced & Danced is a story I’ve carried for a long time, one that has grown with me and
with the lead players. The play explores love, neglect, and the yearning for freedom. It is
about the desperate search for connection in a fractured world. Through the provocative
relationship between Zina and Eno, I hope to raise urgent questions about the cost of neglect,
the fragility of identity under trauma, and the choices we make in our pursuit of belonging.
We Danced & Danced is an invitation to sit with discomfort, to reflect on the complexities of
human relationships, the distortions of our own lives and to perhaps find compassion, even in
the most unlikely stories. I want the viewer to feel as though their own secrets are unfolding
before them on screen.
We Danced & Danced Zina is fiercely protective of her younger brother, Eno, as they flee a household dominated by the endless battles of their estranged parents. In each other, they find solace and the only sense of belonging they have ever known.
Their journey begins without a clear plan—only the shared dream of freedom and a future together. They temporarily take refuge in a friend’s home while plotting to leave the country and start a new life as a married couple. As their relationship deepens, the siblings are forced to confront buried truths about their family and the reality of their choices. But when Eno meets a girl at a party, he
faces an agonizing dilemma: continue his relationship with Zina and risk everything, or sever the bond that has kept them together and finally confront the painful past they’ve been running from. Zina, devastated by Eno’s shift in loyalty, struggles to imagine life without her brother.
Meanwhile, Eno embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning to face his fears and claim his independence. We Danced & Danced is a deeply moving drama that examines the impact of parental neglect and the yearning for freedom.
- Year2025
- Runtime106.16 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryNigeria
- PremiereCanada
- RatingPG13
- Genrefeature
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- Social Media
- DirectorMartin 'Chukwu
- ScreenwriterMartin 'Chukwu, Tomi Folowosele
- ProducerMartin 'Chukwu, Rufus Nwoko
- FilmmakerMartin 'Chukwu
- CastJessica Gabriels Ujah, Timilehin Ojeola, Ikechukwu Iwebenua
