The Therapist | Official Selection @ Nosakhari Film Festival 2024

In every neighbourhood of every city, there’s a safe haven for Black Men.

“The Therapist” follows its lead Jaydon (Brett Curtis) – as he goes for a trim. Tense and closed off, his barber, The Therapist (Top Boy’s Ash Barba), soon realises that something’s not right.

The story unfolds into a compelling, light-hearted, and truly authentic narrative that draws you in deeper with each passing scene.

Akwasi Poku

Akwasi Poku is a Writer/Director from South London, known for his impactful storytelling and dynamic visual style. In 2021, he released his short film Lock Off, which premiered at 70 Odeon cinemas across the UK and was showcased at prominent festivals like Aesthetica Short Film Festival, Soul Fest, and the Pan African Film Festival, where it was nominated for Best Short Film. Alongside his film work, Akwasi has had a successful, award-winning career creating campaigns for major brands such as Warner Brothers, Apple, and Nike. Now focusing full-time on television and film, he recently worked as a 2nd Unit Director on The Kitchen featuring artist Kano, Jedaiah Bannerman & Hope Ikpoku Jnr. The Kitchen was warded Best Effects & Best Production Design at the British Independent Film Award 

Credits for The Therapist Include:

Starring: Ash Barba, Brett Curtis & Priscilla Fagbemi , Directed By Akwasi Poku, Written By, Akwasi Poku & Kieran Kenlock, Executive Producers Akwasi Poku, Abdou Cisse & Jamie Clark, Produced By Moh Deghayes & Alicia Stratford, Edited By Jordan Kennedy, Music Supervision By Dane Bradshaw, Creative Story Consulting By Jermaine Hillman, Music & Sound Design By Chad Orororo & Andy Humphreys, Additional Sound Design & Re-Recording Mix By Adam Smyth, Director of Photography Miguel Cármenes, Visual Effects By Electric Theatre Company, Be Grizzlee, Zee FX, Buralqy VFX & GrafficaFX, Costume Designer Bethan Dadson, Branding Design Direction By Ananya Mohan