Tokunbo Joshua Olumide as Chief
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
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.