From Poem to the BAFTAs Nomination: Two Black Boys In Paradise

In this episode of Film Festival Friends, host Brandon Nick connects with Dean Atta and Baz Sells to talk about their BAFTA-nominated animated short, Two Black Boys in Paradise. They reflect on the five-year journey to bring the evocative stop-motion film to life, and the trust and grace that made their collaboration possible. The conversation digs into Black queer representation, the impact of Moonlight, and the film’s glowing festival reception, before Dean and Baz “announce” their next collab starring Teyana Taylor and Morgan Freeman.Film Festival Friends is a podcast celebrating queer cinema, craft, and culture. Hosted by Brandon Nick. Full show notes and transcript available on our website: https://www.brandonnick.com/post/fff-01-two-black-boys-in-paradiseFOLLOW + CONNECTPodcast IG: @filmfestivalfriendsHost IG (Brandon R. Nicholas): @brand0nnickWATCH / LISTENWatch the full episode (video): https://youtu.be/Iswyxfw0cJMListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4QXQgQGdDoE627BJmW82l0?si=DY7FRQ7-T02cCNP_6RWghgListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-festival-friends/id1875343325SUPPORT THE SHOW If you want to help keep the cameras rolling and the conversations flowing:Patreon: www.patreon.com/cw/brand0nnick or make a one-time donation via CashApp/Venmo @brand0nnickShare Film Festival Friends with your friends!Take the conversation to social media using #FilmFestivalFriendsCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker02:09 The Journey of 'Two Black Boys in Paradise'05:11 Challenges and Triumphs in Production13:58 Themes and Impact of the Film33:40 Reflecting on the Film's Impact35:12 Awards and Recognition38:59 Festival Experiences and Future Prospects50:54 60-Second Pitch