MORWAAKE:
SHORT FILM
Produced by Kgotla Films
in association with Carbon Moves.
Tshepo’s plan to set his wayward son straight falls apart when they are assigned as security guards on the music video set of a provocative Motswana rapper.
A short film initiative to mentor filmmakers within Botswana.
WRITER
DIRECTOR
Johnny Russell is a Cannes Lions YDA winning director specialising in dark comedy, surreal drama and heightened imagery. He has directed commercials and online content for household brands including Skyscanner, Quickbooks, Motorway and Sky Sports. His short films have received three separate Cannes Lions Young Director Award nominations, alongside selections at OSCAR, BAFTA and BIFA qualifying festivals, with premieres at the BFI and Aesthetica. He is mentored by BAFTA and Emmy-winning producer Laurie Borg, and is an official mentee of Directors UK x Inspire.