FATHERS | Official Selection @ Nosakhari Film Festival 2025

“FATHERS” is a powerful film that interrogates and challenges stereotypes surrounding the role of the black father in modern society. The film gives us an insight into the emotional and spiritual lives of a group of young black men, whose mental health is all too often disregarded. It charts their experiences navigating the persistent tug of war between providing for their families, fulfilling their creative and artistic ambitions and raising a young family. Underscored by a beautiful sound-bed, with music from the album “Our Father” by Azekel, it’s also accompanied by the rich tones of artist and poet Sophia Thakur. Thakur’s voice is heard on the film itself – highlighting a mother’s perspective of the battle that she sees these “superheroes” going through.

About the Director – Dumas Haddad

Award-winning director and writer based in London, Dumas’ accolades span Vimeo Staff Pick, Short of the Week, Film4, the Kinsale Shark Awards, Berlin Commercial, and a 1.4 On The Cusp of Greatness selection. His work combines powerful analogies with character-driven storytelling that reflect and reframe contemporary culture.

Credits

Director: Dumas Haddad
Creative Director: Ade Adesina
Director of Photography: Olan Collardy
Production Company: ByUsGroup Films
1st AC: Kairo Jones
Colourist: Peter Oppersdorff
Audio Mix: Delvinder Singh
Music Courtesy of Azekel from the album ‘Our Fathers’
Narrator & Voice Over: Sophia Thakur