Tchip

Gael Barboza Originally from Brazil and based in the South of France, graduated from the Kourtrajmé Marseille Film School. He has also been a member of Netflix Grow Creative since 2021. “Tchip” is his second fiction short film. He is currently developing “Le Petit Harlem”, his first fiction feature as a screenwriter, produced by The Film.

Djina Sy Originally from Senegal and based in Paris, is an artist who explores various mediums, from graphic design to filmmaking. She has directed several experimental short formats as well as music videos for acclaimed artists such as Zuukou Mayzie and Beverly Bardo. “Tchip” marks her first venture into fiction as a director.

Drum Calls | Body Recalls

Deirdre Molloy uses ethnography and digital design to research Black Atlantic identity through

social dance. She dances mainly Blues, Jazz, Dancehall and West African codes socially. Visiting

the USA in 2024 Deirdre also danced with DC Hand Dance, DC Bop, and street dance

communities. Deirdre recently completed a residency with SLIPPAGE dance lab at Northwestern

University.

In 2022, Deirdre Molloy affiliated with CIPHER ERC and won the Danijela Memorial Award for

interdisciplinary innovation in Film, Music and Theatre. This PhD research follows a BA(Hons) in

Psychology and Masters degrees in Multimedia and Ethnochoreology. Deirdre is a PhD

candidate at UCC in cotutelle with University of Toulouse, France. Under the artistic name

Unity, Deirdre is creating film, music and performance collaborations for the Project Manifest

exhibition in Nantes, 2024. Deirdre's research websites are designed to platform dance culture-

bearer voices: https://www.decodenoir.org

Director Statement

I invite you to visit the interactive map I designed to contextualise the rhythms in the film –

featuring culture-bearer dance videos, audio and text (in the text tabs):

https://unityatlantic.org/

Childern of the Diaspora

Sabrina Onana is a 27 year-old independent artist. Her work

confirms her interest in major contemporary societal issues, placing her know-how at

the crossroads of research, journalism, art and culture.

Sociologist, documentary filmmaker and CEO of the clothing brand Vêtue d’Art

(www.vetue-dart.com), Sabrina Onana is a 26 year-old independent artist.

Her work confirms her interest in major contemporary societal issues, placing her know-

how at the crossroads of research, journalism, art and culture.

She directed her first documentary series on Afro-Italian in 2018, entitled “Crossing the

color line”. After a year of screenings in different Italian cities, the two-part documentary

has been screened internationally and awarded at the Dikalo Awards of the Cannes

International Pan-African Film Festival (jury’s favorite documentary), as well as at the

Cannes World Film Festival (Best Black Culture Film) and at the Various Artists

Independent Film Festival. Her latest documentary movie “I am black, I am beautiful”

(2023) explores the impact of westernized beauty standards (rooted in colorism,

texturism and misogynoir) on black women. The movie has been screened worldwide

and also received international awards, notably at the Rencontres cinématographiques

de Sya (best documentary film from the diaspora), the Hamilton Black Film Festival

(best documentary film with social impact), the Kalakari Film Festival Awards and the

Africa Usa International Film Festival.

LE FÉTICHE

Samuel Mathurin Kouamé CODJOVI est un cinéaste ivoirien.

Il débute dans la série TA3 en tant qu’acteur, scénariste et coach acting. Diplômé en

scénarisation (UNIVERS GROUP AWF) et en mise en scène dramaturgique (WOBINSHINE),

il fonde Rebel Reaction Prod avant de créer Karangou Studios. En 2016, il écrit, réalise et

produit son premier long-métrage Innocent Malgré Tout, sélectionné au FESPACO et dans

plusieurs festivals internationaux. Il représente une nouvelle génération de cinéastes

africains, cherchant à marier richesse culturelle africaine et universalité.

(EN):

Born in Abidjan, Samuel is an Ivorian

filmmaker. He began his career in the TV series TA3 as an actor, screenwriter, and acting

coach. He holds diplomas in screenwriting (UNIVERS GROUP AWF) and directing

(WOBINSHINE). Founder of Rebel Reaction Prod and later Karangou Studios, he wrote,

directed, and produced his first feature film Innocent Malgré Tout in 2016, selected at

FESPACO and other international festivals. He belongs to a new wave of African filmmakers

who bring universality to African cinema without losing its cultural richness.

Director’s Statement (FR): « Ma mise en scène se veut immersive, intentionnelle et

audacieuse. Avec Le Fétiche, j’ai voulu montrer que le véritable succès ne se trouve pas dans

les forces extérieures mais dans la confiance en soi. À travers une esthétique visuelle et

sonore qui bouscule les codes traditionnels, mon intention est de captiver le spectateur tout

en l’amenant à une réflexion profonde : le succès ou l’échec résident avant tout en nous-

mêmes. »

(EN): “My directing style is immersive, intentional, and bold. With Le

Fétiche, I wanted to show that true success is not found in external forces but in self-

confidence. Through a visual and sound aesthetic that breaks traditional codes, my goal is to

captivate the audience while leading them to a deep reflection: success or failure lies within

ourselves.”

GIOIA

Nixon Singa during his childhood, played football at a good level, but was forced to stop following an injury. In 2017, he directed À chacun sa peine, his first self-produced short film. The story focuses on three characters from different social classes who are bound together by a tragic event. In 2021, Nixon graduated from La Résidence de La Fémis with his short film Espoir, about depression among young athletes. Gioia, produced by Caïmans Productions, explores complex themes such as cultural appropriation and self-emancipation in the world of Afro dance.

Je ne suis pas elle, je suis l'autre

Kévin MACEDOT (Director, Cinematographer, Producer) Born in 1991,

is a director come from Guadeloupe and Martinique frenchcaribbean island.

After earning his high school diploma, he pursued audiovisual studies in Picardie, France, where

he obtained his Higher Technician Certificate in 2011. He then spent two years working for the

company Image Vidéo Service in Paris. In 2013, he returned to live in Guadeloupe, his home

island. There, he chose to share his knowledge and expertise with students in the audiovisual

BTS program at the Pointe-Noire high school, guiding them in the production of short films and

promotional videos.

Known as a "Swiss Army knife" in the audiovisual industry, he has contributed to numerous

music videos for Antillean musical artists. He also works occasionally for the national channel

"Guadeloupe la Première" (part of the France Télévision group).

For his first self-produced short film, "Je ne suis pas Elle, je suis l'Autre" (I Am Not Her, I Am the

Other), he drew upon all his technical skills and experience as a cinematographer.

Céline BERNABE (Author, Screenwriter, Director, Producer)

Her first film, "Je ne suis pas Elle, je suis l'Autre" (I'm Not Her, I'm the Other), in which she also

plays the main character, is inspired by her plate "Coucou!", published in 2021.

Céline BERNABE is also a multifaceted artist: visual artist, poet, author, playwright,

contemporary art performer, and more.

Her artistic journey began at the age of 6 when her parents enrolled her in the Argenteuil

conservatory (piano, singing).

She discovered a passion for theater at 13, dance around 15, abstract painting at 20, poetic

writing and photography at 30, and music composition, screenplay writing, and film directing at

She has developed her techniques autodidactically through her research and experiences.

In her works, she explores various themes such as body language, pain, and love.

Dir. Statement

“I’m not Her, I’m the Other” is an adaptation of the literary work “Coucou!”, a poetic play

(monologue) written and published in 2021 in France.

It is a 28-minute fictional film that tells the story of an artist who developed a mental illness

following the death of her mother. She must overcome obstacles in her life, particularly society's

view, for the sake of her daughter, whom she wishes to regain custody of.

This film aims to raise public awareness of mental illnesses of all kinds, combat prejudice, and

create a connection with viewers on a theme that is rarely, if ever, addressed in cinema,

particularly in the Caribbean.

We poetically highlight the importance of love and kindness from those around us, as well as the

possible repercussions of the illness on social and family life.

As an artist and writer, it's important for me to engage with issues that universally affect our

society, such as mental health in this specific case.