If you are a lover of fast and future film, this is one you do not want to miss out on.
Directors, Vickie Curtis and Doug Anderson will be holding the world premiere of their documentary Comparsa, at Sheffield Documentary Festival.
Comparsa is an intimate portrait of sisters Lesli and Lupe, who ignite a luminous rebellion using a powerful mix of strategy, circus, and art to heal from violence and build a louder peace
Meet the creative team, including subject-collaborators, Lesli and Lupe at the world premiere and keep a lookout for some circus magic popping up around Sheffield this year.
Unwelcomed—a powerful and timely documentary exploring migration and identity—has been officially selected for the Sheffield Doc Festival. This milestone follows the film’s Emerging Filmmaker Award win at HotDocs and its upcoming selection at Sydney DocFest, marking Unwelcomed as one of the most exciting documentaries on the circuit right now.
An epic journey over the Andes and into Chile structures this eye-opening documentary, which walks alongside the people at the heart of the Venezuelan migrant crisis. Winner of a major award at Hot Docs 2025. Directors Sebastián González Mendez and Amílcar Infante walk alongside these refugees – some of the millions fleeing their home country in what has become one of the largest ongoing migration crises in the world. In 2021, an unprecedented number of Venezuelans flocked south to Chile – many on foot. It’s a perilous journey of thousands of kilometres, across the arid, icy Andes and the Atacama Desert. This influx sparked a violent reaction among some in Iquique, in northern Chile, with migrants’ belongings set on fire. Porting between the protest’s epicentre and a birds-eye-view of the beautiful but hostile terrain, Unwelcomed is anchored in the grief, determination, and spirituality of the migrants.
In recent years, Chile witnessed a violent anti-immigrant protest, sparked by an unprecedented influx of Venezuelan migrants fleeing one of the world’s largest migration crises. Nearly 8 million have left their country, many enduring long treks to the Andean Highlands and Atacama Desert—only to face hostility. Determined to defend their way of life, locals responded with violence, as police stood by. Through striking visuals and firsthand accounts, this story reveals a stark truth: hope is met with fear, and the right to a new beginning is under threat.
🎬 Sheffield Screening
Fri, Jun 20th, 15:45 @ Curzon – Screen 1
Sun, Jun 22nd, 18:15 @ The Light – Screen 6
BOOK Here & More Info Unwelcomed – https://www.jambikadocs.com/films/unwelcomed
Sublime landscapes surrounds a story of the workers historical plights in an Ugandan salt-mining community who navigate broken promises of development.
“With striking imagery, heartfelt reflection and subtle humour underpins a portrait of a salt-mining community who navigate broken promises of development.”
Watch the international premiere at Sheffield DocFest for the Swedish-Ugandan film Katwe followed by a Q&A with the director Nima Shirali.
Join screenings:
Saturday, June 21, 15:30–17:26 Showroom – Screen 1
Sunday, June 22, 18:15–20:11 Showroom – Screen 2
More information and tickets are available here:👉 https://www.sheffdocfest.com/film/katwe
Rara Avis is a pioneering platform that seamlessly merges creativity and functionality to redefine creative excellence.
This shoot focuses on an UPCYCLING FASHION theme. Here we took an interesting spin on recycle materials like soda cans and left over fabrics were inculcated into the costumes.
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Ermandha spearheaded the creative direction, casting, costume design and styling. This photoshoot features Kingsley N, in photography and fast rising model, Janet as the muse.
With an array of meticulosly selected talented creatives, attention to detail and a commitment to excellence, Rara Avis offered a range of services while covering SMA 2024 “Unveiling Party” at Lagos Oriental and Suites.
From video coverage, to photography, comedians, artists and the Red Carpet, Rara Avis shined at Social Media Awards 2024.
Particularly atSMA Unveiling Party, Rara Avis covered the whole event and was on standby to ensure no mishaps were recorded.
We had Ovie De Generous, Soundboy FA, Blinkz Baba(Who had an accident and couldn’t perform) and fast rising new comer to the comedy scene, Obinna Comedianon our lineup of performances.
This was in addition to photography by Kingsley N, Videography by T Plus while our Founder: Ermandha directed the production and hosted the Red Carpet!
At the main event, which saw many celebrities who cut across different sectors, though Rara Avis didn’t cover the official event, it still supplied talents which helped to ensure that the event was a success. Alibaba Spontaneityand WAP TV Talent Search winner, Comedian Ovie De Generous was part of Rara Avis entourage. Music Video Director, Joegraphy, who Rara Avis acts as publicist for, was also in attendance.
Comedian, Zigabella, who was also a finalist at Alibaba Spontaneityalso performed as part of Rara Avis entourage.
The audience was serenaded by Blinkz Baba, who was a finalist at Trace Naija Talent Search. He has been a bonafide participant at Rara Avis Showcases since its inception.
Blinkz with veteran actor, Tony Umez and Mc Rhelax
MegaCity FairJollof & Palmie FestJanet at AFDAUS/NG Global AI EventGlobal Inclusivity (NG/US)Summer FestHumour Awards‘Love To Party’, EP LaunchECOBANKSonic-Room Launch
