Moon Over Aburi

Film

by Sheila Nortley & Anniwaa Buachie

Details

Ghana and UK / 2022 / 20mins / Thriller, Mystery and Drama / English

Two strangers, a man and a woman, recount a shared story, illustrating how societal pressures ripple through childhood and beyond.

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About the Directors

Sheila Nortley

Sheila Nortley is a British filmmaker who has written, produced and directed several internationally renowned independent projects. In 2013, she produced the independent feature Sable Fable which went on to win Best Film at the prestigious American Black Film Festival awarded in Miami, Florida. In 2016, she won the Woman of the Future award in Arts & Culture for her work in film and was invited to Buckingham Palace. Learn More

Anniwaa Buachie

Anniwaa Buachie is an award-winning actress, filmmaker and writer, shifting sands in the entertainment industry, globally. Known for her portrayal of Eka a Nigerian mother battling with issues concerning FGM in the TV series Survivor's Remorse STARZ, opposite the renowned Tichina Arnold, Teyonah Parris and Erica Ash. Anniwaa is also known for her role in British feature film Aux, staring alongside Jonathan Rhys Davis, and for her guest star role in long running British TV series Holby City.

A recipient of the Alan Bates Award and New York International Film Festival Award, Anniwaa has drawn upon her acting experiences in TV and film, an esteemed actress, she has worked not only in TV and film but extensively on stages in London and internationally, performing at world prominent theatre's such as The Public Theater, The Old Vic, Young Vic, and the National Theatre of Ghana. Learn More