'Grown' Set For Global Release On Africa Magic
The West Africa Cohort Class of 2023 has announced that their final student project, Grown will be released on March 2, 2024.
To conclude their twelve months film training at The Multichoice Talent Factory, the West Africa Cohort Class of 2023 has announced that their final student project, Grown will be released on March 2, 2024 on Africa Magic Showcase, and March 9, 2024 on Africa Magic Urban.
The Multichoice Talent Factory is an initiative and platform where creative talents across Africa train and engage with one another through a multi-tiered approach. Launched in October 2018, every year, 60 talents are selected across 13 countries to participate in an intensive, immersive and practical year-long filmmaking training.
Grown follows the life altering challenges faced by an ill-mannered teenager who desires to be an adult and suddenly wakes up grown, as well as her fight to return to adolescence.
It stars actors Efe Irele, Sarah Obiekwe, Najite Dede, Patrick Diabuah, Bobby Ekpe, Oluwaseyi Akinsola, Ejovowoke Obas, Yemi Cregx and more. Directed by Ola Jegede and Empress Allen, the movie is produced by Desmond Ebuwa Ekunwe and Nosa Isibor.
The original story idea was by Uyioghosa Etinosa and it was written by Boakye D. Alpha and Nosa Isibor, with Horla Manuvor Junior as the Director of Photography.
Speaking on the social and cultural relevance of Grown, Allen, the director said, "We hold the power to tell our African stories and make them greatly enjoyable while paying great commitment to the lessons and messaging of the story. We are happy we made a film that is didactic, exciting and nostalgic, causing a beautiful thrill for the audience. "
One of the producers, Ekunwe also hinted that the production team is planning watch parties for viewers at designated locations in Nigeria to heighten the anticipation of the film.
The film will air on Dstv Channel 151 and Channel 153 (GoTv Channel 6).