Kush Films a pioneer film exhibition and distribution company in the UK is seeking to raise distribution funds directly from the UK’s black community to help them bring this film to the UK for special cinema & educational institution screenings.
OPAL
Once upon a time a magic kingdom where summer lasted forever and where the animals and the inhabitants were immortal. The source of all magic was a young princess called Opal. Legends said that her joy would bring wonders and prosperity to the kingdom. But her sadness would only bring chaos and darkness…
Writer / Director: Alain Bidard
Martinique / 2023 / 85 Mins / PG
Logline:
If she’s happy, the kingdom thrives. If she’s sad, the kingdom dies.
Trailer: https://youtu.be/bI2M7ax0eRQ
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Opal is a new animated children’s film that through a mystical African children’s tale subtlety deals with the suppressed issue of child sexual abuse within the black community.
Kush is organising a Special Exclusive Virtual Online Audience Feedback & Fundraising Test Screening: on SUNDAY 9th FEB, 4.00pm.
+ Q&A with director Alain Bidard.
The online screening will be hosted by ALT’s Editor Joy Coker of @alt_africa who will conduct the Q&A.
See Further Details Here: https://lnkd.in/esB3XjFg
Last year Kush Films founder & CEO Marlon Palmer suffered a temporary illness from overwork and had to get away from the UK & spent the last 5 months in Jamaica recovering & rejuvenating. Whilst there that he was contacted by Alain Bidard the independent filmmaker of Opal, who is from Caribbean island Martinque, his film Opal had won a number of festival awards and he asked Marlon to help bring his film to the UK Black community but only problem was; he had no funds to facilitate payment for Kush Films distribution services. Marlon was impressed with the film not only for the important subject matter, lovely animation but also because it’s rare to get a feature length animated ‘black’ film in the UK and decided to take on the project and raise funds himself; (so with your support) Kush Films will have to raise all the finances needed for UK distribution themselves.
This initial first online screening will be a test screening and they need you to attend on the 9th February to watch the film and then help provide feedback and guidance back to them as they want to handle and release this sensitive film thoughtfully in the right manner; the intention is to also get the film into schools, community/youth spaces, educational institutions for widespread screenings.
Safeguarding Expertise Support Needed: Kush Films are also looking for a child abuse safeguarding expert to also help guide & produce some ‘Awareness’ guidance notes for children for use after screenings.
When you buy a ticket you will also be able to make an extra donation via Eventbrite and HELP Marlon & Kush Films bring this fantastic animated feature film aimed at young children & families to UK cinemas.
See the Eventbrite page link for full info and we hope to get your support.
@kushfilmsonline
FB: KushFilms
