The Red Ball
About
Young Bamike and his family are moving to the suburban town of Basildon from London. Looking for a fresh start after the death of his brother Femi, Bamike finds himself at odds with his family, who have different ways of dealing with the loss. Bamike misses his brother and imagines them playing together still, but his parents don't want to wallow in their sadness. Bamike's father especially wants Bamike to leave behind his red ball, which makes the father angry to see.
Genre:
Drama, Animation
Run time:
7 Minutes
Credits
Writer – Director
George Morgan
Producer -
Adam Gregory Smith
Animation Director -
Claire Adele Winter
Cast:
Danny Sapani
Sara Powell
Harrison Madikazi
Mandisi Madikazi
Jodyanne Richardson
Supported By
Distribution Partners
Co-Production Partners
Festivals
Athens ANIMFEST
Beeston Film Festival
Big Fridge International Film Festival
Brighton International Animation Festival
British Urban Film Festival
Cinemagic Young Filmmaker 2025
Cleveland International Film Festival
Emerging Lens Cultural Film Festival
International Film Festival Glasgow
Liverpool Film Festival
LOS ANGELES INDIE FILM FESTIVAL
Mansfield Town Film Festival
Montreal International Black Film Festival
New Renaissance Film Festival (London, UK)
Omeleto
Palm Springs Animation Festival
Rob Knox London Film Festival
Tallgrass Film Festival
TweetFest
Two Short Nights Film Festival
Wigan & Leigh Short Film Festival