Vekine Koffi, FAMAS, Bumer, Othniel Bonzi, Leandre
Canada/Côte d’Ivoire
2023
In French and Nouchi with English subtitles
Indigenous & Community Access
Credits
Producer
Liviane Bouédy, Boris Van Gils
Screenwriter
Will Niava, Latigone N’goma
Cinematography
Harley Francis
Editor
Will Niava
Director
Will Niava
Splitting his time between West Africa, the US, and Canada, Will Niava’s work is as expansive as his background. Combining a striking and raw visual aesthetic with visceral storytelling, Niava’s films are provocative and immersive cinematic experiences. With his short film, Zoo, Niava explores the tenuousness of social order. Will has garnered numerous awards from over 80 international film festivals, as well as a spot on the prestigious Criterion Collection. In addition to his directing a series for MTV (Shuga Babi), Will has co-writen a feature film with Oscar nominated director Jeremy Comte.