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The teaser for our short film, 'We Must Begin Again, Together'.

This film had its fair share of hills and dales, but it was carried through by the devotion, generosity and unwavering will of our cast and crew. Really proud to finally share the first glimpse.

Also thankful to friends, the entire LFS cohort and Mom, always.

📍 Köln, Germany
🏆 Official Selection – 23rd Afrika Film Festival Köln 2026.

Writer/Director: Adé Sultan Sangodoyin @sultan_sangodoyin.

PRODUCERS
Produced by: Melissa Adeyemo @missadee01
Producers: Adé Sultan Sangodoyin @sultan_sangodoyin. Jamiu Shoyode @tunjijamiu
Co-Producer: Yanis Gaye ramakagaye
EP: Enyi Omeruah @enyiomeruah Fountain Pictures @fountainrentals Muritala Abdulsalam @salammuritala

CAST
Bimbi: Teniola Aladese @theteniola
Jude: Patrick Diabuah @patrickdibuah
Aunty Ope: Yetunde Oduwole @mamayets
Fatimah: Sunday Joy @joy.sarah.sunday
Junior: Kadejo Sogo
Yinka: Kaptaintony Ofili Akpom @ogakaptaintony
Aunty Odun: Rose Odika @roseodika
Priest: Gold Ikponmwosa @ikponmwosagold
Baba Yigi: Kayode Olaniyan @kayodeolaniyan01
Dr. Oso: Nonso Odogwu @nonnyodogwu01
Kunle: Alex Ayalogu @alexanderayalogu

TEAM
Director of Photography: Chad M. Dougherty @boogie_savage
Production Designer: Abisola Omolade
@bisolaomolade01
Gaffer: Muritala Abdulsalam @salammuritala
Creative Director: Gbemileke D-Peters @thelekefactor
Editor: Jamie Yuan @jamie_m_yuan
Casting: @sunkanmiadebayo
Sound: Kulanen @kulanen
Sound Recordist: Ayobami Adeniji
1st AD: Opeyemi Dada
2nd AD: Oyetunji Ibrahim Olamilekan
Production Manager: Prince Omobolaji Sulaimon
Costume Designer: Franca Ezugworie @officialfrancesca_e
Key Make-Up Artiste: Amarachi Joan Akalazu @official__joann
BTS & Still Photography: Peter Okosun @pitsonokosun
Key Grip: Charles Edet
Fixer: Adeleke Solanke
Production Accountant: Lawal Fatheemah
Script Supervisor: Lilian Ukwu @lilianukwu
Director’s assistant: @lifeofchristianah

#WeMustBeginAgainTogether #OfficialSelection #AfrikaFilmFestivalKoln #AfricanCinema #NigerianCinema by @missadee01

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Thrilled to share that our short film ‘We Must Begin Again, Together’ will have its World Premiere at the 23rd Afrika Film Festival Köln.

The festival runs from 17–27 September 2026 in Cologne. More soon.

We would also like to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible team who made this film possible. Your talent, dedication, and unwavering commitment have been invaluable every step of the way. This recognition belongs to all of us, and we are profoundly grateful for your contributions. Many many thanks.

📍 Köln, Germany
🏆 Official Selection – 23rd Afrika Film Festival Köln 2026.

Writer/Director: Adé Sultan Sangodoyin @sultan_sangodoyin.

PRODUCERS
Produced by: Melissa Adeyemo @missadee01
Producers: Adé Sultan Sangodoyin @sultan_sangodoyin. Jamiu Shoyode @tunjijamiu
Co-Producer: Yanis Gaye @ramakagaye
EP: Enyi Omeruah @enyiomeruah Fountain Pictures @fountainrentals Muritala Abdulsalam @salammuritala

CAST
Bimbi: Teniola Aladese @theteniola
Jude: Patrick Diabua @patrickdibuah
Aunty Ope: Yetunde Oduwole @mamayets
Fatimah: Sunday Joy @joy.sarah.sunday
Junior: Kadejo Sogo
Yinka: Kaptaintony Ofili Akpom @ogakaptaintony
Aunty Odun: Rose Odika @roseodika
Priest: Gold Ikponmwosa @ikponmwosagold
Baba Yigi: Kayode Olaniyan @kayodeolaniyan01
Dr. Oso: Nonso Odogwu @nonnyodogwu01
Kunle: Alex Ayalogu @alexanderayalogu

TEAM
Director of Photography: Chad M. Dougherty @boogie_savage
Production Designer: Abisola Omolade
@bisolaomolade01
Gaffer: Muritala Abdulsalam @salammuritala
Creative Director: Gbemileke D-Peters @thelekefactor
Editor: Jamie Yuan @jamie_m_yuan
Sound: Kulanen @kulanen
Sound Recordist: Ayobami Adeniji
1st AD: Opeyemi Dada
2nd AD: Oyetunji Ibrahim Olamilekan
Production Manager: Prince Omobolaji Sulaimon
Costume Designer: Franca Ezugworie @officialfrancesca_e
Key Make-Up Artiste: Amarachi Joan Akalazu @official__joann
Key Grip: Charles Edet
Fixer: Adeleke Solanke
Production Accountant: Lawal Fatheemah
Script Supervisor: Lilian Ukwu @lilianukwu

#WeMustBeginAgainTogether #OfficialSelection #AfrikaFilmFestivalKoln #AfricanCinema #NigerianCinema taken in Cologne (Köln), Germany by @missadee01

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Monday, April 27 — A British Council Film Lab panel on how African films get financed and reach global audiences.

With:

- Sheila Nortley (Head of Drama, Osun Group — "Supacell," "Stay Close") on studio and streamer financing.
- Tendeka Matatu (ex-Netflix Africa Film, founder of Ten10 Films) on international sales and distribution.
- Melissa Adeyemo (producer of "Eyimofe," founder of Ominira Studios) on indie financing and festival pathways.

Monday, April 27 · 3–5 PM WAT

Register via https://shorturl.at/Oo6rT by @missadee01

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3 months ago

One of the best birthdays in recent memory for no other reason than it was full of love. Grateful to everyone who called to wish me a happy birthday, came out to celebrate, thought of me at all. I love you. You remind me everyday how lucky I am. taken in Fitler Club by @missadee01

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International productions are gaining incredible steam as studios, production houses, and talent are migrating overseas in droves. On September 20 we’re diving into the challenges and benefits of shooting abroad from two filmmakers from Haitian-American and Nigerian-American backgrounds who have created their films internationally.

Melissa Oluwarotimi Adeyemo is a visionary film producer who is the founder of US-based Ominira Studios and the co-founder of the intracontinental studio, Yetu (Un)Limited. Melissa’s first feature, Eyimofe, premiered at the 2020 Berlinale and is currently the first Nigerian film to be a part of the Criterion Collection. Melissa is a BAFTA Breakthrough Fellow, EAVE Fellow, Cannes Producer’s Network, and a Netflix + Film Independent Amplifier Fellow.

Elisee Junior St Preux is a Haitian-American Filmmaker from Miami, FL. Elisee is a Season 1 Director of Indeed’s Rising Voices, a 53rd NAACP Image Awards nominee, a Sundance Ignite Finalist, an ABFF HBO Short Film Award recipient, a Year 2 Rideback Rise Circle Inductee, an NBAF Horizon Award Finalist, a WEG Feature Film Lab Fellow, and a Netflix “Created By” Fellow where he held a script development deal to pen an original feature film for the studio. His award-winning film, “Aurinko in Adagio” has received distribution on HULU. Elisee is the owner of the production company, SOIL, who harness the power of storytelling to uplift, influence, and enhance the Black & Caribbean experience both on and off the screen. Elisee is currently in post-production on his debut feature film, “The Tropic Sun and His Eyes” - the first mental health, father-and-son narrative shot entirely on land in Haiti. by @missadee01

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10 months ago

The Dusty & Stones documentary is now on Apple and Amazon!! Rent or buy. Ideally buy - because it is a classical feel good film that will lift your spirits at any time of year. Links in bio. taken in Eswatini by @missadee01

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a year ago

Big moment for me 🙏🏾

I had the honor of speaking at Harvard’s Africa Development Conference on a panel about Africa’s Cultural Economy — a powerful conversation on how we shape global culture in the future through music, film, and storytelling.

Sharing space with global artists and creative entrepreneurs like @jidenna, @manifestive, @vicmensa, and @oluwa.mayowa.idowu, with skillful moderation by @classytendencies, was a reminder of the responsibility we carry to tell our stories our way.

We spoke about the urgency of creating our own pathways — rooted in who we are and who we need to be in the future. The conversation centered on authenticity, ownership, and how we intentionally uplift the next generation of creatives.

Grateful to the brilliant student organizers @adcharvard who curated such a meaningful event and panel. And heartfelt thanks to @enyiomeruah for recommending me — appreciate you championing me for this opportunity.
#HarvardADC #AfricaDevelopmentConference #AfricanCulturalEconomy #CreativeIndustries #AfricaToTheWorld #BlackCreatives #Storytelling #DiasporaPower #Film #Music #CultureShifters #Africanproducers #Africanfemaleproducer taken in Harvard Kennedy School by @missadee01

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New class alert! Link in bio! taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @missadee01

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2 years ago

This is a photo of me on my way to teach a class. I love teaching—it’s my happy place—but promoting my new course, How to Make Your First Film, makes me nervous as hell.

It’s my first time putting myself out there like this—sharing my expertise online—but I believe in what I offer. When you join my class, it’s not just a pre-recorded video. It’s me, live, answering your questions and guiding you through every step of the filmmaking process.

That’s why I love teaching—it’s all about connection. Seeing your ideas come to life and being there to support young filmmakers and creators in their journey. That’s what excites me.

So, even though I’m nervous about promoting this course, I’m so excited to meet the people who sign up and start the journey of learning how to make their first films.

Full video of me promoting the course in stories.

👉 Link in bio to join the class. Let’s make your dream project happen!
#creativeproducer #HowToMakeYourFirstFilm #FilmmakingJourney #AspiringFilmmaker #FilmProducer #CreativeEntrepreneur #TeachingMoment #FilmmakerLife #IndieFilm #learnfilmmaking taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @missadee01

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2 years ago

A new city every month outside of my home city save for December (I got COVID). A lot of life lived this year. Here is to more life in 2025!

Amazing friends - so many not seen here but who showed up in big and small ways.

Part 2 of 2 by @missadee01

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I rarely do these but 2024 was such a tremendous year for me. New home city. New friends. Bigger challenges and bigger opportunities. A lot of love and new heights with old and new friends. There was a lot of learning, a lot of sadness, frustration, grief, anger, and disappointment. There was also a lot of love, hope, friendship, care, joy and deep alignment with the universe and myself.

I have had to get deeply comfortable with the uncomfortable and move - consistently - without the same support systems. But that lack made me more open, more vulnerable, more able to pivot. A word I detest, but an action I welcome more and more.

Here is to standing on business in 2025.

Part 1 of 2 taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @missadee01

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Fall loading. taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @missadee01

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