Popular movie director and producer, Daniel Ademinokan has had;his feature film titled ‘Gone’, gain international recognition, as it has been selected to screen at;an upcoming Canadian Film Festival, Calgary Black Film Festival.

The renowned film director took to his Instagram page to share the news as he wrote:

“A huge congratulations to the entire cast and crew of GONE. Catch us at the @calgaryblackfilmfest from May 26th – 29th.

“Much respect to the cast for outstanding performances;and a production team that worked tirelessly to pull off this masterpiece. @gonethemovie Coming soon to a theatre near you”. Also,. Also,.

‘Gone’- an emotional movie. Also, Also,.

‘Gone’ is a deeply emotional and dramatic thriller set in Lagos and New;York City, and its cinematic spectacle perfectly blends;a cast of three Generations of Nollywood.

The film follows the story of Ani who leaves his wife, toddler, and;unborn child back in Nigeria as he searches for;a better life in New York as a boxer. He gets entangled with the mob and spends 25;years in jail, leaving his estranged family to believe he’s dead. He returns to Nigeria determined to reclaim;his family, only to discover his wife in the arms of another man.

It stars Sam Dede, Stella Damasus, Gbenga Atitiloye, Gabriel Afolayan, Bimbo;Ademoye, Sophie Alakija, Emma ‘Oh Ma God’, Adejumoke Aderounmu, produced;by Joy Odiete and Daniel Ademonikan. Also,. But,

Nonetheless, this will not be the film’s first international film festival selection. It can be recalled that early this year, ‘Gone’ was selected to screen at the Halifax Black Film Festival. Meanwhile, according to Blue Pictures, ‘Gone’ will premiere in cinemas in July 2021.

More about CBFF. Also, Meanwhile,

Speaking about the Calgary Black Film Festival, it is worth noting that;films featuring true Black stories and personalities are shown at this film festival. The film collection provides insight into the experiences of Black people from around the world. Daniel

According to the founder of the Calgary Black Film Festival, Fabienne Colas, “It can;be a film made by a Black person or a non-Black person, as long as the reality on the screen;is about Black reality and has Black talent and Black characters in it. It’s about diversity on-screen”. Also, Meanwhile,.

The program teams filmmakers with industry mentors and the;results are screened at the Black Film Festivals throughout Canada and on CBC.

Nevertheless, the Calgary Black Film Festival will feature 41 films from;10 countries, including features such as South African opener ‘Poppie Nongena’, and ‘Shaina’ from Zimbabwe. The closing film will be ‘John Ware Reclaimed’, a hybrid documentary from Calgary author, screenwriter, and director Cheryl Foggo. Also,

Moreso, part of the programming in Calgary will also be dedicated to 18 short;documentaries made this year through the Fabienne Colas Foundation’s ‘Being Black in Canada’ program.