PEFF26 | MY FATHER'S SHADOW SCREENING + PANEL

PictureEast Film Festival 2026 showcases powerful films, local voices and creative talent across East London.

Welcome to our special preview screening of -

FEATURE FILM – MY FATHER'S SHADOW

Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city's magnitude and their father's daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home.

Dir: Akinola Davies Jnr

Cast: Sope Dirisu, Godwin Egbo, Chibuike Marvelous Egbo

Cert: 12A

Dur: 1h 34m

Panel: TBC

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Join us for PictureEast Film Festival 2026 (PEFF26)

A dynamic celebration of film, culture and community in East London! Curated by local creative voices and presented by The New Black Film Collective (TNBFC) in partnership with Film London, this festival champions bold cinematic storytelling and community engagement across Newham and Barking & Dagenham.

Admission is on a first come, first served basis.

Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Programme supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery. www.filmlondon.org.uk/film-hub-london