East of London

short film

In East London, Jacob finds himself between a looming drug deal and commitments to his family. He must decide whether to face danger in order to make money for his mother and sister, or leave it all behind and risk his life for walking away.

Best UK Film - London Super Shorts Film Festival

Official Selection - Bolton International Film Festival (BAFTA Recognized)

Official Selection - Carmarthen Bay Film Festival (BAFTA Recognized)

Official Selection - Micro Film Festival London

Official Selection - Liverpool Film Festival

Official Selection - Toronto Black Film Festival

Original Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/album/5IYM4LMOeNHB45lG8v9bzb?si=DJt9ziT6S_K_nIG85ObKkw

Starring Ephraim Osabutey as Charlie

Milo Couchman as Henry

Hindolo Koroma - Trev

David Moriba - Slash

Hattie Willow - Mum

Aaliyah Robinson - Grace

DeAndre Bondzie - Rival Hood

Written and Directed by - Giovanni Montalvo

Produced by - Josh Bates

Cinematography by - Natasha Duursma

Production Design by - Hazel Singzon

Edited by - Lorenzo Casanova

Music by - Alexander Collinson