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REVIEW - I'm Christian Okoli

Recently helped by a bunch of incredible and creative people, I've realized that watching a short film without knowing what is it about at all, is surely the best way to see this kind of material. 

Few days ago, Cyrus Trafford (director) shared with me his work, and I have to say I'm glad I clicked the link. Here we find the perfect prove that you only need a camera, a good script and an excellent actor to build great stuff. 

I usually begin my reviews with a brief synopsis of the material to analyse-either movie or short film- but today "I'm Chrisitan Okoli" is an exception. Is one of those stories you need to see complete to understand and letting its message to reach you. 

I can only say that Cyrus Trafford has directed exceptionally well to very talented Christian Okoli -yes, you need to watch the short so you can understand it all-. It's not the first time we see them working together (they also appear in the acclaimed short Joshua) but this time the quality reaches another level. 

It's good to know there are filmmakers worried for delivering a powerful message to the audiences, and dedicated to find attractive and shocking ways to accomplish his objective. However, it's not common -or easy- to find stories  to make us understand, once and for all, that homosexuality should be, quoting the director "as normal as breathing". That's precisely why you need to give six minutes of your time to watch "I'm Christian Okoli". It will be offline in a few days.

Believe me, I highly recommend it.  

FINAL SCORE - 3/5

-Pablo Cuevas, Film Critic. 

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Pushing Buttons & Flashframe would like to invite you to the Premiere of our new Short Film "Joshua" on October 3rd at Vibe Gallery. Joshua is being billed as one of the Greatest Short Films of all time, and we have decided to launch it in style! The screening venue will be kitted out as one of the scenes from the film to make it a totally immersive experience, unlike any previous short screening. A Q+A will promptly follow with the cast and crew in attendance. For the reminder of the evening a live streamed music performance by electronic artist: Moa Pillar (who provides the chilling score to the film) will play alongside the official after party for the film. Admission is free but please be advised: seats are limited so please arrive early. A word of warning: Upon viewing Joshua keep repeating "It's Only a Movie!"

Venue Location:  Vibe Gallery, N001, The Biscuit Factory, Tower Bridge Business Complex, 100 Clements Road, London.  SE16 4DG 0207 252 0196

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Flashframe

The Podcast

Episode 2: Cyrus Trafford 

Flashframe sits down and speaks with Actor and Director on his latest film FEAR. False Evidence Appearing Real is a popular Acronym for the word “FEAR” amongst Self Help Guru’s, and the film goes to show the tragic consequences one can face when they don’t trust their Gut Instincts! Cyrus and Tim Porter (a fellow friend and colleague) discusses the genesis of the production and go into depth about the greater message of the piece.