Idris Elba is one of several executive producers on Uzo Oleh’s short film noir EDICIUS.
A man (Michael Socha giving an incredibly centred performance) torn between a key business proposition and his own relationship with the love of his life, suddenly finds himself face to face with a most unusual person of reference as he battles with his own inner demons. As the conundrum he faces becomes even more intense, he has to make a key decision on whether he is doing the right thing.
Oleh has crafted an incredibly stylish and atmospheric short film that is reminiscent in style of David Cronenberg’s DEAD RINGERS (1988), which featured Jeremy Irons in one of his career-best performances. Using some interesting motion control visual effects and a terrific score.
The real achievement is how the limited resources were put together, but when you have a talented director and team behind him, anything is possible.
Uzo Oleh has worked with some of the biggest names in film, fashion and entertainment. He has collaborated with a diverse range of renowned talent, including Lady Gaga, Cara Delevingne and Idris Elba, as well as directing commercials for huge global brands. Uzo’s work has been exhibited around the world and featured in major publications, including Vogue and I-D Magazine.
With his signature style, Uzo’s work has a universal appeal, with every project being a stunning piece of emotive art. His ability to effortlessly marry raw emotion with visual elegance can instantly be seen in his cinematic work.
Uzo’s one minute debut short film won at the prestigious Raindance Film Festival.
This topical film has been selected for Norwich Film Festival, Leeds International Film Festival, Raindance Film Festival, Sci-fi London, Sci-fi Film Festival (Sydney, AUS), Columbus International Film & Animation Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival and Lund International Fantastic Film Festival.
The standout cinematography was created by Tristan Chenais and the production design by Philip Murphy (Saving Private Ryan, Reign of Fire. EMMY winner John Smith (Sliding Doors, Proof of Life, Leaving Las Vegas) edited the film, and the original score was personally helmed by Thomas Farnon (The Crown, Wonder Woman and Churchill) with a full orchestra and mixed at the legendary AIR studios.
