Tower XYZ (2016)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 3M

Director : Ayo Akingbade

Synopsis

Accompanied by a lilting soundtrack, characters wander through London's concrete jungle as the narrator reflects on the current state of the city and her imagined future.

Actors

Melody Michmacher
Melody Michmacher
Girl
Roli Okorodudu
Roli Okorodudu
Watermelon Lady

Crews

Ayo Akingbade
Ayo Akingbade
Director
Ayo Akingbade
Ayo Akingbade
Writer
Ayo Akingbade
Ayo Akingbade
Editor
Edwin Mingard
Edwin Mingard
Director of Photography
Ayo Akingbade
Ayo Akingbade
Producer
Tommie Introna
Tommie Introna
Producer
Gabby King
Gabby King
Producer
Emma Moore
Emma Moore
Producer

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