Still reflecting on The Ripple Effect, a short film night for the makers, where daring to believe becomes a ripple that carries us all. I had the privilege of screening my debut short film, Sunday’s Cry.
In Sunday’s Cry we follow Kwesi who awakens from a gripping dream that unearths his inner turmoil, sparking a journey toward reconciliation and spiritual awakening.
We shared the night with incredible filmmakers, @wxrrenm (So Here We Are), @savannahkityo (Bruises) and @__joshuaalexander (Waiting for Taiwo). Crazy to have sold out Genesis Cinema and to have experienced such a powerful room filled with community, storytelling and intention. This is just the beginning. Looking forward to building more narrative work and continuing to create spaces for stories like these to be seen and felt.
Big thank you to @__anjyy__ & @trenicesaddler our amazing hosts for all the support💗💗
Excited to be joining @sxswlondon as an official mentor this June! Looking forward to connecting with the next generation of musicians, producers, business leaders and creatives. See you in Shoreditch!
#SXSWLondon
Happy Screening Day✨ Looking forward to everyone finally seeing this labour of love, nervous..but excited🥹🙃
Love to the crew as always✨🐐
Written and Directed by Delenn Vaughan @dd.vaughan
Co-produced by Delenn Vaughan and Savannah Kityo @savannahkityo
Production Company: November @novembervillage
Cast
Kwesi: Joshua-Alexander Williams @__joshuaalexander
Grace: Nana Oforiwaa
Young Kwesi: Marley Elder
Widow: Orezime Esseh @omenaesseh
Adowa Dancer: Angela Ama Abrafi
Drum Player: Jedzenti @3zenti
Uncle: Michael MacCarthy Sr.
Older Talking Drum Player: Francis Gbadago
Young Adowa Dancer: Skylar ohemaa ansah kwabi
Director of Photography: Matt Butler @mattfuckinbutler
First Assistant Director + Co Producer: Savannah Kityo @savannahkityo
First AC: Louis Peppiatt @louis_peppiatt_ac
Gaffer: Dean D Idoniboyè @deandumare_
Sound Recordist: Doug Maybury @dougmaybury
Costume Designer: Sharufa Yuma @sharufa___
Hair Stylist: Aaliyah Sanchez @aaliyahsanchez
BTS Photographer: Kara Blake @blakevisions
Ghana Scenes Production Manager: Fifi Kusi @tyc.post_
Ghana Scenes Director of Photography: Prince Banini @directorbanini
Post House: Slink Post @slinkpost
Editor: Imogen Perry @imogeneditor , Samuel Maton @samuelmaton , Yusuf Ziya Kaya @yziyakaya
Colourist: John Layton @johnlaytoncolour
Sound Designer: Chen Wissotzky
Score Composer: Eyes Adoasi @eyesadoasi
Vocals: Sariah Rowe @sariah.rowe , Josh Kye @josh_kye
Guitarist: James MacCarthy @sirjamesofficial
Saxophone Player: Akachi Priscilla Mbakwe @akachipriscilla
Mix and Mastering: Josh Kye @josh_kye
Graphic Designer: Jude Amponsah @kentekwame
Special thanks:
My Mother Alexandra Dankwah, BZ @bzofficial1 , Dylon Angol @dnd_dylz and Majid @afrosinek
Súrùlérè was created from a very personal place - A season in my life where I had to learn patience in a real way. To trust timing, even when it didn’t make sense.”
A letter to myself - Nothing was late. I was being prepared.
Súrulérè : Patience is rewarding.
Love to our amazing crew for doing their big one✨
Stills + Video Creative Production for @kilentar
In 2022, I set out to make my first short film. I took the advice of Issa Rae and decided to “write what I know.” With nothing but a script, homemade jollof, and a lot of faith, I somehow pulled together an incredible crew and created something from pure passion.
Life moved on, time passed, and if I’m being honest, I almost gave up on it. I’ve grown so much creatively since then that part of me wondered if this project still deserved to see the light of day.
But after a lot of reminding from loved ones (and a little bullying) from @savannahkityo , I finally finished it a three years later. (No judgement 🫶🏾)
So here it is, sha.
A project full of lessons, growth, and a fair bit of imposter syndrome but also a reminder to just make the thing when you have an idea.
Hopefully this is the beginning of many more🏆
Tickets in bio for the screening💗 Starring the wonderful Joshua-Alexander Williams @__joshuaalexander + Nana Oforiwaa ✨
The Ripple Effect: A night for the makers..where daring to believe becomes a ripple that carries us all.
On the 27th March 2026 we’re bringing our films to the big screen at Genesis Cinema! A night created by friends, filmmakers and storytellers taking a chance on themselves.
Showing:
🎬 Waiting For Taiwo — by @__joshuaalexander
🎬 Bruises — by @savannahkityo
🎬 So Here We Are — by @wxrrenm
🎬 Sundays Cry — by @dd.vaughan
Four short films, one special night celebrating community, creativity, and the ripple that starts when you believe in your ideas.
Plus bonus films and a few surprises on the night… 👀
🎟 Tickets on Eventbrite
📍 Genesis Cinema
📅 27 March 2026
Ticket links can be found in our bio! Bring a friend and come be part of the motion. 🌊✨
