SIMMER
“A poem for class becomes a reflection of a young boy’s tormented soul.”
Synopsis
Simmer is a 15-minute narrative drama concerning a young, black high school student named Carter Williams. The film weaves us in and out of a subconscious space where Carter processes suppressed emotions triggered by events and relationships in the real world. Although his English teacher pushes him to get involved in a poetry showcase and develop his talents, a racist bully and avoidant father operates against him. Over the course of the story, the conflict blends both real and imagined spaces parallel to Carter’s evolution from repression to expression.
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Behind the Scenes of SIMMER dir. Joshua Afiriyie
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2024-01-25
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joshua Afiriyie
- Screenplay & Story
- Joshua Afiriyie
- Original Score
- Oliver Snook
- Original Title
- SIMMER
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Babellion Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joshua Afiriyie
Joshua Afiriyie
Oliver Snook
Jalen Ramseur-Williams
Caleb Leanza
Mae Stokes
Department Leadership Roster
Joshua Afiriyie
Director
Joshua Afiriyie
Writer
Mae Stokes
Producer
Caleb Leanza
Editor
Jalen Ramseur-Williams
Director of Photography
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What is SIMMER about?
Simmer is a 15-minute narrative drama concerning a young, black high school student named Carter Williams. The film weaves us in and out of a subconscious space where Carter processes suppressed emotions triggered by events and relationships in the real world. Although his English teacher pushes him to get involved in a poetry showcase and develop his talents, a racist bully and avoidant father operates against him. Over the course of the story, the conflict blends both real and imagined spaces parallel to Carter’s evolution from repression to expression.
Who directed SIMMER?
SIMMER was directed by Joshua Afiriyie.
Who stars in SIMMER?
The principal cast of SIMMER includes Max Yillah, Stephen Konnovitch, Emmanuel Elpenord, Wendi Smith.
When was SIMMER released and how long is it?
SIMMER was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for SIMMER?
The original motion picture soundtrack for SIMMER was composed by Oliver Snook.