When the manager offers him an ultimatum in the name of ‘tradition’ and ‘professionalism’ to cut his hair, Keith must decide whether losing a crucial part of his identity is worth the hypocrisy of the workplace. As he navigates his dilemma, he finds the hypocrisy weaving into his passion for art as he prepares for a lucrative gallery showing of his work. Shot on 16mm, ‘CROWN’ follows Keith exploring a world that only embraces the art, but not the artist.
Winner of Best Short Film 2024 at World Culture Film Festival.
Followed by a Q&A with Director Dash Kolos.
CROWN will be preceded by a programme of shorts:
Skate like a Lass, dir. Juliet Klottrup @julietklottrup
UK, 4 mins
This project aimed to address gaps in representation, participation, and historical documentation within skateboarding.
“A key aspect of skating culture is self-documentation. Together, the skaters and I created co-authored stills and a film, capturing self-expression and personal storytelling. Sharing your craft and using image-making as a tool for social engagement is important.”
Precious Hair & Beauty, dir. John Ogunmuyiwa @johnogunz
UK, 11 mins
An ode to the mundanity and madness of the high street, told through the window of an African hair salon. It’s the everyday antics of a bustling high street.
Next in Line, dir. Seyma Dag @seymaddag
UK, 9 mins
An observation of the benefits system, “Next in Line” centres a refugee doctor who’s seeking government financial assistance. At her job centre meeting she faces a harrowing decision – either she works as a cleaner or gets sanctioned.
