British-Nigerian producer’s movie ‘The After’ makes 2024 Oscars list

Last updated Dec 29, 2023

‘The After’, a movie by a British-Nigerian, Misan Harriman has been shortlisted for the 2004 Oscars list.

Misan Harriman is also the first black man to shoot a magazine cover for British Vogue. Now, his latest film project, The After has been shortlisted in the Live Action Short Film category for the 96th Academy Awards.

Over 187 films had qualified for this category including ‘Iyawo mi’ and ‘Her Perfect Life’ by Mo Abudu but The After is part of the 15 titles in total from across that world that were eventually selected. The final nominations of five out of the 15 will be announced on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

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The After tackles themes that include resilience, courage, and the indomitable spirit of hope, made its debut on Netflix on October 25, 2023.

Written by Harriman and John Julius Schwabach, the film tells the story of a ride-share driver, played by David Oyelowo, who finds solace through an unexpected encounter with a passenger. Other cast alongside Oyelowo include Jessica Plummer and Amelie Dokubo.

Misan Harriman (born 1977) is a Nigerian-born British photographer, entrepreneur and social activist. As well as being one of the most widely-shared photographers of the Black Lives Matter movement, in July 2021, Harriman commenced his appointment as Chair of the Southbank Centre, London

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