Tazmanian Devil (film)
| Tazmanian Devil | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Solomon Onita Jr. |
| Written by | Solomon Onita Jr. |
| Produced by | Frank Cohen Adam Dietrich Karl Soelter Tricia Woodgett |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Mike Buchbauer |
| Edited by | Andre Jones |
| Music by | Mervyn Warren |
| Distributed by | 1091 Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Tazmanian Devil is a 2020 American drama film written and directed by Solomon Onita Jr. and starring Abraham Attah.[1][2]
Cast
[edit]- Adepero Oduye as Elizabeth Ayodele
- Abraham Attah as Dayo Ayodele
- Ntare Mwine as Julius Ayodele
- Kwesi Boakye as Ike[3]
Production
[edit]Principal photography took place in Dallas.[4] In June 2019, it was confirmed that the film was in post-production.[5]
Release
[edit]The film premiered in August 2020 at the American Black Film Festival.[6] In January 2021, 1091 Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film.[7]
Reception
[edit]Alex Saveliev of Film Threat gave the film a 5 out of 10.[8]
Accolade
[edit]For his work in the film, Solomon Onita Jr. won the John Singleton Director Award for Best First Feature at the American Black Film Festival.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (12 June 2019). "Bryan 'Birdman' Williams & Benny Boom Team To Produce 'Tazmanian Devil' With 'Beasts Of Nation' & 'When They See Us' Stars". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (2 January 2019). "'Beasts of No Nation's Abraham Attah & More To Star In Nigerian Immigrant Drama 'Tasmanian Devil'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- ^ "Bryan 'Birdman' Williams & Benny Boom Team To Produce 'Tazmanian Devil' With 'Beasts Of Nation' & 'When They See Us' Stars". sports.yahoo.com.
- ^ Isama, Antoinette (13 June 2019). "Birdman to Executive Produce Solomon Onita Jr.'s Nigerian Immigrant Drama 'Tazmanian Devil' with Benny Boom". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
- ^ Reese, Alexis (14 June 2019). "Birdman and Benny Boom To Produce Indie Nigerian Film 'Tazmanian Devil'". Vibe. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
- ^ Jorgenson, Todd (21 August 2020). "A Dallas Filmmaker's Debut Spotlights the Immigrant Experience for West Africans". D Magazine. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- ^ Lang, Brett (13 January 2021). "1091 Pictures Buys 'Tazmanian Devil,' College Drama With Abraham Attah (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ Saveliev, Alex (28 February 2021). "Tazmanian Devil". Film Threat. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (31 August 2020). "American Black Film Festival Unveils ABFF Award Winners For Virtual Edition". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 December 2020.