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EVOL

20250.0 / 1015 min

Drama, Romance, Music

Overview

Can Elijah put all his hope in Lauren ? Is stability a facade ?

EVOL is a gripping tale of dreams, resilience, and love. Elijah, a Black British rapper, once tasted the sweetness of minor success but now finds himself living out of his car, clinging to the fragments of his ambition. Despite the hardships, his devoted girlfriend Lauren remains his anchor, encouraging him to pursue his passion for music. Together, they hatch a bold plan to leave the struggles of London behind and chase a brighter future in Atlanta, the vibrant heart of hip-hop. Will Elijah find his voice in a new land, or will the weight of his past hold him back? EVOL is a raw and intimate exploration of ambition, sacrifice.

Cast

Blair Gyabaah

Elijah

Xanthus

Lauren/Harriet

Ben Sarpong-Broni

Manager

Crew

Callan Allen

Producer

Niyi Akin

Director

Blair Gyabaah

Writer

Savannah Ayoade-Greaves

Assistant Director

Jide Olafe

Assistant Director

Recel Tonelada

Camera Production Assistant

Adrian Wolfson

Director of Photography

Deen Hussein

Lighting Camera

Amanda Achungo

Set Designer

Clement Harper

Sound

Joshua Olusola

Sound Mixer

Nick Wakeling

Colorist

Amanda Marie-Rose

Editor

Sofia Vuj

Editor

Daniel Olabode

VFX Editor