Two Black Boys in Paradise
Synopsis
Edan (19) and Dula (18) navigate love, identity, and self-acceptance on a journey about coming into oneself and out to the world. Confronting fear, shame, and societal expectations, the boys rediscover a sense of belonging in their own paradise, in this celebration of queer love, vulnerability, and the power of embracing who you are.
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Two Black Boys in Paradise Wins the BAFTA for British Short Animation | EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026Official
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-02-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Anima Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Baz Sells
- Screenplay & Story
- Dean Atta, Baz Sells, Ben Jackson
- Original Score
- Jasper Dent, Adam Grigg, Lanre Diko (RéY)
- Original Title
- Two Black Boys in Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- One6th Animation Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Baz Sells
Dean Atta, Baz Sells, Ben Jackson
Jasper Dent, Adam Grigg, Lanre Diko (RéY)
Jonathan Garvey, Kevin Paul Lawrence, Baz Sells
Sam Hodge
Ben Jackson, Dean Atta, Aoife Hayes
Department Leadership Roster
Baz Sells
Director
Ben Jackson
Producer
Dean Atta
Writer
Baz Sells
Writer
Ben Jackson
Writer
Sanna Räsänen
Production Design
Lorna Bailey
Production Design
Sam Hodge
Editor
Jonathan Garvey
Director of Photography
Kevin Paul Lawrence
Director of Photography
Baz Sells
Director of Photography
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What is Two Black Boys in Paradise about?
Edan (19) and Dula (18) navigate love, identity, and self-acceptance on a journey about coming into oneself and out to the world. Confronting fear, shame, and societal expectations, the boys rediscover a sense of belonging in their own paradise, in this celebration of queer love, vulnerability, and the power of embracing who you are.
Who directed Two Black Boys in Paradise?
Two Black Boys in Paradise was directed by Baz Sells.
Who stars in Two Black Boys in Paradise?
The principal cast of Two Black Boys in Paradise includes Jordan Stephens, Arun Blair-Mangat.
When was Two Black Boys in Paradise released and how long is it?
Two Black Boys in Paradise was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Two Black Boys in Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Two Black Boys in Paradise was composed by Jasper Dent, Adam Grigg, Lanre Diko (RéY).