Through the Wire

Set in 2005, Through the Wire is a film about a young music producer and college dropout who receives a call that could change his life forever. As the possibility sinks in, cautionary tales of the industry dampen his excitement, and family and friends’ responses to the news send him on an emotional rollercoaster. Should he cherish the moment or wait until the ink dries?

USA | 2020 | 12:29 | Color | English

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Awards

Hip Hop Film Festival 2021 Official Selection - Narrative Short

Urbanworld 2020 Official Selection - Narrative Short

Toronto Black Film Festival 2020 Official Selection - Narrative Short

Independent Shorts Awards 2020 (Finalist) - Best Production Design

Principal Cast & Crew

Director: umi

Writers: Sallomé Hralima + umi

Story: Alfred Obiesie + Sallomé Hralima

Producers: Ashley Mui + Herman L. Jean-Noël + Syreeta Gates

Director of Photography & Editor: Herman L. Jean-Noël

Principal Cast: Tokunbo Joshua Olamide + Alia G Tejeda

Composer: Troy “BachTroy” Mitchell

Track: Alfred Obiesie, performed by Dante Hawkins

Hear the team discuss the journey to make Through the Wire.

Listen to our main character’s fav tracks from 2003-2005.