I Am Emmanuel

I Am Emmanuel
2013 – Writer/Director
Drama
20 minutes

ABOUT

Emmanuel is determined to not let the past define his future. After fleeing from war-torn Sudan with his family, he finds his new life comes with many opportunities, and equally, many challenges.

I Am Emmanuel is a poetic short film, created in collaboration with members from the South Sudanese community. The film explores the issues that many refugees face in settlement including diaspora, post-traumatic stress, isolation, depression as well as language and educational barriers.
I Am Emmanuel had its world premiere at Oscar-qualifying film festival; Palm Springs Shortfest and was featured at Parramatta Riverside Theatres during Refugee Week.

Producer: Eleanor Winkler
DOP: Nicola Daley
Editor: Adrian Rostirillo
Composer: Jonny Higgins
Production Company: The Australian Film, Television and Radio School